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Seven of the 17 deaths caused by CO associated with gas cooker appliances
According to the latest report form The Corgi Trust, gas cookers significantly contributed to a rise in fatalities caused by Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning across Great Britain from 1 July 2008 to 30th June 2009. Seven of the 17 deaths caused by CO were associated with cooker appliances, the highest number since 2000/1. Four of the seven deaths were linked with enclosed grill models that did not have automatic shut-off valves, which activate... [more]
Replace your old boiler with energy-efficient Daikin Altherma heat pumps
The Government decision to encourage home owners to scrap their old, inefficient G-rated boilers with a £400 voucher for a new energy efficient model is absolutely right and could save home owners huge amounts on their rising fuel bills. But the choice in the market for heating system is now wider than ever, and householders should also look beyond boilers for highly efficient and now even more affordable solutions to heat our homes. The boile... [more]
Mitsubishi Electric demonstrates how its residential heating and ventilation equipment can help satisfy the need for low carbon buildings
Mitsubishi Electric has presented at the Ecobuild 10 Exhibition how its range of residential heating, ventilation and power generation equipment can help satisfy the need for low carbon buildings and help homeowners earn income by capitalising on Government schemes. On display at the company’s stand was the Ecodan® air source heat pump range which is proven to lower emissions over gas boilers by up to 50 per cent and running costs by around 30... [more]
Spelsberg releases IP65 HT Series thermostats for trace heating and frost protection applications
Spelsberg’s new IP65 HT Series for trace heating and frost protection applications comes ready-assembled off-the-shelf saving installer’s time and money in specifying and assembly. The HT Series incorporates tough TK enclosures and versatile RK DIN rail terminals and there is the option of bespoke units, providing a flexible solution for a range of application areas. Maintenance Engineers, process companies and building services providers can... [more]
Oventrop valves control the heating facilities at University of Brighton's Falmer Campus
Oventrop valves has been chosen by the University of Brighton to control the heating facilities at their new Checkland Building on the Falmer Campus. The Falmer site has schools for applied social science, education, humanities, nursing and midwifery, and Brighton & Sussex medical school. There are approximately 1880 students. The glass and steel building is unusual in that it is tiered with five spines, each with five floors, off a main core... [more]
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