Fine tuning VRV Ducted Air Conditioning Systems
This article is targeted at air conditioning engineers and designers installing VRV air conditioning systems with ducted fan coil units. Air intelligence have recently completed a large project of this nature for a client in Beaconsfield (Berkshire). Although the installation…
Air Conditioner Condenser Cages
We now supply and install air conditioner cages. These cages are designed with safety, security and aesthetics in mind. The guards are available in sizes to cover most condensing units. The standard colour of these weather proof easy installed enclosures…
Tackling bacterial growth: pseudomonas
Bacteria-ridden water poses great risk to human health and can also lead to corrosion and system fouling, compromising the efficient running and life span of closed-circuit water systems. Although less well-known than legionella, the growth of pseudomona can pose great…
Maximising air quality and energy efficiency
The need to tackle air pollution, minimise energy wastage and reduce the amount of greenhouse gas released into the atmosphere is becoming increasingly important in today's society. According to the strategy released by the European Commission, €3.9 billion could be…
Roof Suspension System for Air Conditioning
Traditionally, building services were always supported on a building's flat roof-top using heavy concrete plinths to support their weight, these structures required several trades to build, using materials such as bricks piers and steelwork which could risk damaging the waterproof…
What is R22 and how to replace it
This article discusses the biggest change ever to affect the air conditioning and refrigeration industry. Under EC Ozone Regulation member states have obligations to halt damage to the ozone layer by phasing out ozone depleting substances. The process began in…
Heat Pumps in Berkshire
When working in and around Berkshire, we often hear the terms ‘heat pump’ and ‘air conditioning’ and most people usually don’t know the difference. In fact, the terms are used so interchangeably you would wonder whether there is a difference.
Replace your air conditioning for free – surely not?
At the end of 2014, R22 refrigerant will be banned under EU legislation. So air conditioning systems with R22 gas will effectively become redundant as any loss of gas cannot be replaced. It is estimated that there are still over…
Sick Building Syndrome
What is Sick Building Syndrome? Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) is estimated to cost the British economy 24.6 million lost working days every year. A report by the World Health Organisation determined that as much as 30 per cent of new and remodelled…
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