In the HVAC water treatment sector, there are two key documents that provide best practice guidance and help facilities managers, maintenance teams and building services engineers choose the most appropriate water treatment for their closed-circuit water systems: BSRIA BG50/2021 ‘Water Treatment for Closed Heating and Cooling Systems’; and BSRIA BG29/2021‘Pre-Commission Cleaning of Pipework Systems Amended […]
We are very proud of our relationship with Downside Fisher Youth Club (DFYC) and the work we undertake to support them in maintaining a safe and healthy building. About Downside Fisher Youth Group Based in Bermondsey, South-East London, and founded over 100 years ago, the DFYC is a charitable organisation that provides support and structured […]
Oxygen ingress is the leading cause of corrosion in closed loop HVAC systems and in 50% of cases, it is caused by incorrect pressurisation. To help building owners maintain acceptable pressures in their HVAC systems while accommodating thermal expansion, BSRIA has published new guidance – Pressurisation of Closed Heating and Cooling Systems (BG 82/2022). The […]
National Apprenticeship Week (NAW), this year taking place 6th – 12th February, is a celebration of the positive impact apprenticeships make to individuals, businesses and the wider economy. We’re a big fan of the apprenticeship scheme at Guardian, offering a number of placements throughout the company. Apprenticeships help individuals to develop the skills and knowledge […]
Guardian Water Treatment has released a new video explaining the benefits of its BG50i package: BG50i FAQs: What is BG50i? BG50i is Guardian Water Treatment’s intelligent maintenance and real-time monitoring package, designed to help responsible parties meet the requirements of BSRIA’s BG50/2021 – Water Treatment for Closed Heating and Cooling Systems. Who is BG50i for? BG50i […]
HVAC systems account for a large proportion of a commercial building’s total energy use – around 40% according to some estimates. With current energy costs through the roof, it is more important than ever that facilities managers (FMs) prioritise the health of their HVAC systems in preparation for higher usage during colder months. A robust […]
Less than 10% of hotels in the UK have air conditioning, according to figures from Expedia. However, over the recent record-breaking heatwave in July 2022, hotels with air conditioning saw a surge in bookings as homeowners sought refuge from the extreme temperatures. On 19th July in Coningsby, Lincolnshire, the mercury hit 40.3°C according to the […]
Guardian Water Treatment is pleased to introduce Steve Dawson, the company’s new Product Manager for Closed Systems. Spearheading Guardian’s industry-leading approach to precommission cleaning and ongoing water system management, which feature Hevasure’s pioneering 24/7 remote condition monitoring technology, Steve is tasked with spreading the benefits of this innovative approach across the commercial sector. Previously Head […]
“Secondary disinfection is key in the fight against legionella and general bacterial proliferation within water systems…” …says Ian Wedd Secondary disinfection, used to control legionella in commercial buildings, has come to the fore over the past few years due to lockdowns and ongoing low occupancy in office spaces in particular – recent research shows that […]
Our world is becoming increasingly reliant on internet access – from day-to-day activities, work, travel and communication to banking, manufacturing and building automation, almost everything we do requires an internet connection. But what does this have to do with water? Researchers at Imperial College London found that every gigabyte (GB) of data we consume has […]
