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Get A Sporting Edge With Condair
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Condair RS steam humidifiers are creating the precise humidity needed in Sporting Edge’s sophisticated environmental training and research chambers. Sporting Edge are a global leader in altitude and environmental facilities, that recreate climates from around the world for sports performance training, research and rehabilitation.
Sporting Edge’s clients include Premier League football clubs, universities, Olympic associations and even high-end residential homes. Its environmental chambers accurately and consistently create conditions from -30 to +50°C, 20 to 95%RH and altitudes up to 9,000m. The company is based in the UK but carries out installations around the world, including Scandinavia, Asia, the Middle East and Africa.
Dave Vincent, Managing Director of Sporting Edge UK Ltd, comments, “Altitude training is now universally recognised as a crucial tool for maximising the fitness of elite athletes in the quest for performance gains. Sporting Edge produce the most advanced environmental chambers in the world and it’s vital all parts of our system offer consistent reliability and performance. This is why we have standardised our humidity control using the Condair RS steam humidifier. It provides us with a dependable, controllable product that will happily work with standard mains water. We also love the self de-scaling feature.”
A recent installation, which incorporated a Condair RS humidifier, was at Newcastle United Football Club. A training chamber was installed that allows the club to recreate any temperature and humidity condition the players will meet at UK and European competitions, allowing the players to refine their preparation for key matches. Alongside advanced training facilities, Sporting Edge also create high altitude environments for bedrooms. Resting and sleeping in a high-altitude condition can provide positive effects for asthma and diabetes sufferers, as well as improved weight loss and cardio performance.
The Condair RS resistive steam humidifier used by Sporting Edge in their installations can control humidity to ±1%RH when used with RO water and ±2%RH when used with mains. It’s patented scale collector system enables limescale to be routinely emptied, thus extending the intervals between service visits. A single unit can provide from 5 to 80kg of steam per hour to a duct via a steam lance and models with fan units can provide up to 40kg of humidity directly to a room’s atmosphere.
The Condair Group is the world’s leading specialist in humidity control and evaporative cooling, with energy efficient, hygienic and innovative technologies for commercial, industrial and heritage applications. Condair is represented in the UK by Condair Limited, which offers system design, manufacture, supply, installation, commissioning, maintenance and spares. You can find out more by visiting the company’s website at www.condair.co.uk.
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Podcast: How To Control Static By Controlling Humidity
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In this short interview with Business Net Explorer, Dave Marshall-George, Sales Director at Condair, explains why static build-up occurs at low humidity, the issues it can cause in industrial and commercial situations, and how best to control it through humidification of the indoor environment.
Dave comments, “Electrostatic build-up is much more prevalent as indoor relative humidity drops. This means it can be seasonal issue for manufacturers. Indoor humidity is lowest in the winter, so manufacturers can experience increased problems of materials sticking together, being repelled by each other, or even sparks resulting from electrostatic discharge, during the colder months. A very effective way of dealing with this is to raise the indoor humidity to around 45%RH.
“Studies have shown that at higher levels of indoor humidity, the static charge caused by activities, such as walking across synthetic carpets, can be reduced by as much as 95-98%. This short podcast explains why and how manufacturers and facility managers can use humidity control as an effective anti-static measure.”
The podcast is available all major podcast channels, including Soundcloud, Spotify and Google Podcast by searching for “Condair” and also on the Condair website at www.condair.co.uk/podcast.
The Condair Group is the world’s leading specialist in humidity control and evaporative cooling, with energy efficient, hygienic and innovative technologies for commercial, industrial and heritage applications. Condair is represented in the UK by Condair Ltd, which offers system design, manufacture, supply, installation, commissioning, maintenance and spares. You can find out more by visiting the company’s website at www.condair.co.uk.
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Kinedo launches new Ekinox walk-in shower enclosure range
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Following hot on the heels of the launch of Alpha Solo panel, Kinedo has added another stunning range of walk-in shower enclosures to its shower portfolio in the shape of the stylish Ekinox+ range.
The stand-out feature of the Ekinox+ range is the option of striking, coloured profiles such as the beautiful and unusual brushed cobalt blue aluminium profile and the vibrant copper or brushed stainless steel option. The Ekinox Solo is a simple glass panel option for an open showering area. It can be installed in a corner, in a recess or against the wall; the latter option requires 2 reinforcement bars. Ekinox Duo features a 180° pivot section to eliminate splash and can be installed with a choice of a chrome straight reinforcement bar (1200mm max) or a floor-to-ceiling bar (2800mm max). It’s available in sizes from 700m to 1400mm.
The Ekinox Corner features a fixed panel for corner installations with the Ekinox Solo and Duo. Sizes range from 700mm to 1000mm.
From huge open spaces to small clever space-saving designs, the versatile Ekinox range, with its array of options, ensures it is easy to find the right panel to create the perfect showering area, whatever the size, design or budget. All options and configurations can be seen on the Kinedo website www.kinedo.co.uk and a brochure can be downloaded.
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New 10-Point Guide To Dehumidifiers
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Humidity control specialist, Condair, is offering a free 10-point guide to specifying dehumidifiers. The document covers the main issues surrounding planning and installing a commercial dehumidification system. It includes information on system design, product sizing, drying psychrometrics, energy saving and much more.
Dave Marshall-George, Sales Director at Condair explains, “This guide has been produced by experts in the field with experience spanning thousands of drying projects. It gives unbiased advice on both desiccant and condensing dehumidifiers. Written in an easy-to-follow style, the 10-point format makes it a very accessible reference tool for any HVAC consultant, installer or facilities manager.
“Planning a dehumidifier project can be a complex undertaking due to all the parameters than need to be considered. Dehumidifiers don’t just remove moisture from the air but also generate heat during the drying process. Managing an area’s humidity often involves consideration of its temperature control too, and this 10-point guide walks the reader through the psychrometrics of this, as well as strategies to deal with it.” Dave concludes.
Condair’s 10-point guide to specifying dehumidifiers is available free to download from www.condair.co.uk/dehum-guide.
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Crittall’s window display
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A town centre shopping mall in Stroud, Gloucestershire, has been given a new lease of life with Crittall playing a significant role in the makeover.
Dransfield Properties opted for a complete transformation of the Five Valleys Shopping Centre to include new retail outlets, as well as enhanced car parking, office space and a community hub with library.
Key to the interior appeal was replacing a jumble of disparate shopfronts and signage with a more ordered, modern appearance. Sheffield-based Dixon Dawson Architects selected Crittall W20 steel profiles for the task.
“The client wanted a particular style of glazing. I was familiar with Crittall and saw it as the best solution,” said Guy Dixon Dawson. “The whole mall was remodelled; frankly it was a bit of a mess beforehand. Now, everything, ceiling to floor, has been upgraded.”
The result is a simplified approach with Crittall’s slender steel profiled windows and doors providing a uniform appearance. All the cold form doors were a mix of hinged and automatic sliders.
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The world’s first brushless industrial pump from Saniflo
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- Energy saving of up to 30%
- High efficiency
- High torque and thus better grinding quality
- Lower noise
Tim Pestell, Managing Director of Saniflo, believes the new technology will appeal strongly to commercial businesses. He says: “As the pioneer of the macerator concept, Saniflo, true to form, is now pioneering the use of new brushless technology in lifting stations. We believe it will be a popular option with customers installing pumps for industrial projects.”
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Stelrad Unveils Detail Of Electric Radiator Series
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Stelrad is the number one brand within central heating radiators and is now setting its sights on the electric market with a highly competitive range of both steel and aluminium electric radiators. The new Electric Series range will be available through merchants from September 2023.
The range will include a dozen or so different models with a number of sizes of each model available, with standard radiators for any room along with a selection of towel rails specifically targeted at bathrooms and en-suites.
As well as offering effective, functional heating in the home, as you would expect from Stelrad, the radiators in the Electric Series are aesthetically appealing and provide attractive options for the décor in the home and come with a five-year warranty on the heating parts and a two-year warranty on the electric components.
The new range will include a number of exciting new products – like the Stelrad Electric Column design – a rounded vertical tube column radiator available in three sizes in both white or anthracite grey. There’s the Stelrad Electric Agata and the Agata E-Flow – a straight, flat tube towel rail design, featuring five banks of three tubes with spaces between each bank, available in three sizes in both white and anthracite grey. It combines modern design with functional heating and energy saving features. The E-Flow towel rails in the range feature a fan heater at the base of the towel rail and include manual controls for individual use of the towel rail or the fan heater, or both together as a 3 in 1 unit.
On the aluminium front, there’s the Stelrad Electric Alu Simple Dry and Simple Fluid – available in three sizes in either white or anthracite grey. The matching colour digital thermostat is included with each model along with its remote control. It’s a sassy design for any style room – that looks at home in any surroundings.
There’s the Stelrad Electric Cloud – a fashionable, smooth fronted, curved faced steel radiator comes in four models, in white and anthracite that offers a chic heating option for any room in the house. Exceptional warmth and remarkable energy efficiency wrapped up in a single solution.
And the Stelrad Electric Cobalto and Cobalto E-Flow – a trendsetting flat tube towel rail combines captivating good looks with exceptional heating efficiency and offers a sensational solution for heating in the home. An answer to those selection headaches when seeking a modish addition to the home’s décor, the Cobalto is simply stunning. As with the Agata the Cobalto E-Flow towel rails feature a fan heater at the base of the towel rail and include manual controls for individual use of the towel rail or the fan heater, or both together as a 3 in 1 unit.
Not to be overlooked there is the Stelrad Electric Fantasia a mirage of a tubular towel rail – available in white or anthracite to match or contrast with colour schemes and designs in the home – offers the kind of clarification demanded by designers looking to unravel the complexities of style and opulence. Quite simply the tubular solution of choice.
Chris Harvey, Stelrad’s Head of Marketing for the UK and Ireland says: “The new range offers a selection of radiators and towel rails with Stelrad’s unbeatable quality and design to suit every area in the home and to match or contrast with décor in every room. The selection includes radiators that are dry, dry stone and fluid filled offering a full choice of options within the technology. As you would expect, the new range offers a variety of energy saving and comfort enhancing features with fitted controls. Some of the new radiators will be ‘three in one’ options, featuring a fan heater at the base of the radiator and manual controls that allow you to use the towel rail and the fan heater individually or together if you wish. Colours will be white for all radiators with the option of anthracite grey and chrome for some of the models.
“Amongst the features you’ll find on these new radiators you will discover the ‘Open window’ function that enables the appliance to automatically detect when a window is opened near the towel warmer and to switch to ‘anti-freeze’ mode to prevent unnecessary heating and to avoid wasting energy. Similarly, it can detect when the window is closed and restore the operating conditions set previously. The appliance comes on automatically at ambient temperatures below 7°. And when the ‘child safety’ function is activated, the surface of the appliance is cooler than in normal operation in the currently active mode to avoid the risk of burns caused by brief accidental contact. These are just a few of the features – these are intelligent radiators that are designed to provide heating in the most flexible and energy effective – and as a result – cost effective way.”
Chris continues: “We pride ourselves in being a one stop shop for all things radiators and the arrival of the electric series builds on that claim still further. Full details of the new range will be unveiled in the next couple of months and be available to order from September.”
The Stelrad Electric Series provides a range of exciting new options where direct electric heating is the chosen option for a home. Head for the Stelrad website at www.stelrad.com for further details.
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Podcast: How To Size And Select A Dehumidifier
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Condair has released a new podcast on how to size and select a commercial dehumidifier, in association with BusinessNet Explorer. In this short interview, Dave Marshall-George, Sales Director, explains the important elements any consultant or installer needs to consider when approaching a dehumidifier project. (more…)
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New Service Engineer At Condair
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Humidity and evaporative cooling specialist, Condair, has appointed Liam Deegan, as a service engineer supporting Condair’s customers across the South East and Midlands. Liam has over 10 years’ experience in the HVAC industry and is Gas qualified.
Tony Tullett, Service Director at Condair, commented, “We are delighted to have Liam join the Condair Service Team. It’s great to be expanding the UK’s largest network of humidifier and dehumidifier engineers even further to 19 service technicians. No matter where the job is, Condair can deliver the manufacturer’s engineering expertise on-site to support our customers’ humidity control requirements.”
Condair offers planned maintenance agreements and reactive servicing for an extensive range of humidifiers and dehumidifiers. A planned maintenance agreement from Condair provides improved unit performance as well as reduced rates for labour and spares, free delivery on parts, priority callouts and extended warranties.
The Condair Group is the world’s leading specialist in humidity control and evaporative cooling, with energy efficient, hygienic and innovative technologies for commercial, industrial and heritage applications. Condair is represented in the UK by Condair Ltd, which offers system design, manufacture, supply, installation, commissioning, maintenance and spares. You can find out more by visiting the company’s website at www.condair.co.uk
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Condair Launches Spares Website
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Humidity control specialist, Condair, is launching an ecommerce website, www.condairparts.co.uk, offering humidifier spare part identification and online purchasing.
The website includes a wide range of parts for many Condair humidifiers, offers part identification from exploded diagrams, purchasing via credit card and rapid delivery from stock for most items.
Tony Fleming, Managing Director at Condair, commented “Condair’s dedicated spares department has been supporting our customers with consumables for many years so it’s wonderful to be developing this side of our business with an online store. Our team are experts at helping customers identify what part is required, and we’re still always on-hand to talk customers through the identification process, but condarparts.co.uk will make the ordering process even more convenient.
“The platform is already very well established, having been used by Condair in North America for many years, and we’re looking forward to seeing it benefit our customers here in the UK.” Tony concluded.
The Condair Group is the world’s leading specialist in humidity control and evaporative cooling, with energy efficient, hygienic and innovative technologies for commercial, industrial and heritage applications. Condair is represented in the UK by Condair Ltd, which offers system design, manufacture, supply, installation, commissioning, maintenance and spares. You can find out more by visiting the company’s website at www.condair.co.uk.