Water treatment
If not managed correctly, the demarcation of responsibility for repairs and maintenance in commercial buildings is something of a ‘grey area’ – particularly where there are multiple business tenants. Commercial landlords have a duty to ensure their property is safe for tenants and other users, but if FMs want the tenants to take responsibility it […]
Heat networks, or district heating systems, are a relatively new approach to delivering heat to domestic and commercial premises across the UK. Heat is generated from a central source and delivered to multiple locations through networks of pipework carrying hot water. This approach avoids the need for individual heating appliances and offers a quick route […]
VDI 2035 is a German standard that provides guidance on how to prevent scale and corrosion in heating and cooling systems and use monitoring to ensure treatment is effective. It’s non-additive approach to chemical water treatment is widely used in Germany and, increasingly, it is also being adopted in the UK alongside BSRIA BG50. Crucially, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
WCS’ e-book explains how continuous monitoring helps HVAC Continuous closed system monitoring is a holistic and technology-driven approach to HVAC system management in commercial systems, including hospitals, healthcare facilities, data centres, public sector building, MOD sites and universities, colleges and schools. Rather than using water samples to look for evidence of corrosion, real-time monitoring systems […]
