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Ceiling cooling solutions are on the up
Mike lamb, managing director of surface heating and cooling specialist, Warmafloor, looks at ceiling cooling systems as a means of improving energy efficiency, reducing waste and, ultimately, future proofing buildings such as notoriously challenging educational facilities…
St Giles Hospice benefit from SE Controls fundraising weblink
Smoke and natural ventilation specialist, SE Controls, raised £6,504 for Midlands charity St Giles Hospice, which provides specialist care for patients with cancer and other serious illnesses.
Pressfitting system takes to the road in 2013 weblink
Geberit is offering installers the opportunity to get hands-on experience of its Mapress pressfitting system during its 2013 Plumb Center venues tour. Geberit On Tour 2013 began in Bideford on 23 April and ends on 17 May in Aylesbury. Technical advisors will be on hand to answer any questions and sign installers up to the Mapress system. Mapress is available in copper, carbon steel, CuNiFe and stainless steel options and has been designed to offer safe, permanently leak-proof connections.
New electrical installation catalogue from NICEIC weblink
A range of electrical, Gas Safe, heating and plumbing products is now available from the NICEIC Direct 2013-14 publication. The new catalogue features products from ELECSA, ECA, Irwin, Click Scolmore and Snickers and covers workwear, tools and equipment including home automation and electric vehicle charging points. Information on books, training and certificates is also included in the catalogue with training courses covering gas, the environment and electrics.
MP praises Ecodan heat pump system weblink
Accredited Ecodan installer, Venus Property Solutions, recently demonstrated the energy efficiency credentials of the Mitsubishi Electric heat pump system to Caroline Lucas MP. The Brighton Pavilion MP was given a tour of the Venus showroom which included a look at the 14kW Ecodan heat pump system. Venus Property Solutions helps businesses and homeowners understand how to improve their properties and offers advice on the renewable technology currently available.
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Alumasc Harmer Drainage video
Alumasc's Harmer range provides a single source for innovative drainage solutions that are designed to perform, engineered to last.
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Prysmian Cables & Systems video article
Fire resistant cables form part of the emergency and essential building service systems required to operate in the event of fire and Prysmian leads the way with FP.