Nor-Ray-Vac heats landmark sports hall

Latest energy efficient radiant tube heating from Ambi-Rad has been installed to heat the sports hall and gymnasium at K2 community sports and leisure complex in Crawley.

The latest energy efficient radiant tube heating from Ambi-Rad has been installed to heat the sports hall and gymnasium at K2, the prestigious new community sports and leisure complex in Crawley.

The new venue has been built to the principles guiding the architects of the 2012 Olympic bid - social inclusion, social outcomes and the future of young people.

Opened in November 2005, it is a landmark building that will serve as a template for large-scale public leisure facilities in years to come.

In addition to the 1,925m2 sports hall and 756m gymnasium, facilities include a 50-metre, 8-lane swimming pool, climbing rock, floodlit athletics track with seating for 450 spectators, squash courts, health and fitness suite with 150 stations, dance studios, martial arts room, steam and sauna rooms and three multi-purpose offices for meetings, functions and seminars.

Nor-Ray-Vac continuous radiant tube heating systems provide background warmth in the sports hall and gymnasium.

Designed and fitted by Emcor Group, the system comprises twelve NRV 32LR burners, covering the entire floor area of the sports hall, and four NRV 32LR burners in the gym.

Continuous radiant tube heating provides low intensity warmth with rapid heat-up and heat recovery, and low noise - ideal for active sports facilities.

It offers high performance technology for optimum energy efficiency, ensuring long-term fuel economy for the sports centre.

This type of heating is recommended for use in Sports England's Optimum Sports Hall, the template for economical community sports halls.

In sports facilities heating must be closely controlled to ensure the comfort of both active sports players and seated spectators.

Nor-Ray-Vac can answer both requirements.

The physical properties of radiant heat mean it can be set to a lower constant temperature than other forms of heating to achieve the same level of comfort for both active and seated building occupants.

Less fuel is used as a result and, over time, energy cost savings can be significant.

The radiant system is also discreet.

Suspended from the roof at high level, the heaters are well away from any activity, and are fitted with protective grilles for additional safety.

It is flued remotely, avoiding roof penetrations and risk of leaks, and operates very quietly.

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