After a hectic day in the office an out of hours call from a TV crew filming none other than 'The Hustle' in the Jewellery Quarter in Birmingham. So bright and early next morning Paul our trusty engineer entered stage left with the part they needed for their air conditioning unit.
Some people get all the luck I did ask if he could get autographs, especially Robert Glenister and Adrian Lester.
From TV Star to Radio Star
We are currently carrying out an installation at Sunshine Radio based in Leominster its not much fun crawling through roof spaces in this heat but imagine how the DJs have had to sit through all that heat in their studios, not for long they will soon be cool.
Burwarton Show
We have sponsored the young farrier competition at the show this year so good luck for Thursday 4th August 2011.
For more information on air conditioning installation, repair or maintenance see our website www.praairconditioning.co.uk
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( 3 / 446 )Air conditioning equipment will soon need to demonstrate seasonal efficiency on energy labels meeting new standards according to draft EU regulation.
The new regulation (20/20/20 policy) will set standards for energy performance for 20% less CO2, 20% renewable energy and a 20% reduction in primary energy use by 2020.
More information can be obtained at www.praairconditioning.co.uk
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( 3 / 365 )The long awaited Government announcement on RHI released by Department of Energy and Climate Change in March.
Phase 1 – Providing long term tariff support for renewable heat technologies in the non-domestic sector and not as expected for the domestic sector.
Phase 2 commencing from October 2012. Air Source have not been included as the DECC claim more cost/benefit analysis is required.
The government is introducing Renewable Heat Premium Payments for the domestic sector.
A fund of approximately £15m has been allocated to enable payments to be made to households that install renewable heating systems. These payments will include air source heat pumps, the proposed premium for these is £850.00.
Objectives of the scheme
1) start July 2011
2) Support up to 25,000 Renewable heat installations in the domestic sector.
3) to provide a fair spread of technologies across all regions of GB
4) develop a monitoring process to allow stakeholders to understand and get the most of renewable energies.
5) key focus on-off grid properties
6) provide clear eligibility criteria including well insulated homes ased on Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
For more advice contact us by visiting www.praairconditioning.co.uk
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( 3 / 452 )The New Daikin ‘Radiant’ front panel air to air heat pump
Utilising state of the art heat pump technology, this latest unit from Daikin features a unique radiant front panel. Providing a feeling of warmth like the traditional radiator activated at a push of a button.
The Nexura ideal for small commercial offices and residential premises as this new unit will be called includes a titanium apatite photocatalytic filter that traps microscopic dust particles from the air, absorbs bacteria and viruses and breaks down odours.
When in heating the Nexura uses a renewable energy source: AIR. This makes it more energy efficient than conventional fossil fuel based heating.
It can be used as a single system or in multiple situations up to 9 individually controlled indoor units from 1 out door. The indoor can be recessed or surface mounted
Some of the many benefits of the Nexura:
Energy Rating A
Low Noise
Econo Mode
Night Set Mode
AIR GENERATION
Air conditioning equipment will soon need to demonstrate seasonal efficiency on energy labels meeting new standards according to draft EU regulation.
The new regulation (20/20/20 policy) will set standards for energy performance for 20% less CO2, 20% renewable energy and a 20% reduction in primary energy use by 2020.
For more information see www.praairconditioning.co.uk
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( 3 / 432 )1. Classrooms
IT rooms can become stifling with an average of 20+ pupils per class in schools, colleges and Universities. With numerous heat-generating machines also in these rooms, the answer is air conditioning, which can be regulated to suit the desired temperature when the IT stations are working at full capacity.
2. Offices
24/7/10 - Email to H R – Can you please sort out the air con It’s too cold!!!
24/7/10 - Email to H R – Can you sort out the air con it’s too hot in here!!
It is so difficult to get a room full of people to experience the same degree of temperature in an air conditioned room set at 22 deg c some staff will complain they are cold while others are just fine. Installing additional units into an open plan office, which are all individually controlled is the ultimate in reducing those emails to HR.
3. Server Rooms
You may already have had the foresight to install an air conditioner into your server room and find it adequate but your business has grown you have additional servers have you thought about the air conditioning being able to cope with the increase in heat loads also think very hard about installing a backup unit if one should fail the other is set up to come into force to maintain the temperature until you can get an engineer out.
4. Upgrading
Look at your systems how old are they?
New inverter systems are energy efficient and produce low carbon, low carbon means low running costs so that is saving you money also the government have schemes in place where you could claim tax back on improving your energy consumption the ECA scheme is one.
6. Do they run on the soon to be banned R22 refrigerant gas?
R22 is a bad ozone depleting gas and the EU has put in place a timetable for its planned phase out
Production and supply of new air conditioning systems operating on R22 was banned in 2004.
Legislation bans the supply of new R22 refrigerant used to service equipment from 31st December 2009.
Only reclaimed or recycled R22 refrigerant may be used from January 2010 until 31st December 2014.
Systems operating on R22 refrigerant will be classed as “not serviceable” from December 2014.
A complete ban of R22 refrigerant, including reclaimed or recycled will be effective on 31st December 2014.
When a commodity is in low demand the costs are guaranteed to increase, the cost of R22 refrigerant is expected to quadruple in price year on year and analysts are predicting we will run out of recycled R22 refrigerant by 2013.
If you have systems running on this gas look at how you can replace it for more efficient energy saving systems and maybe also get help from the government to do it via ECA, or leasing new equipment could be a way to go for you.
R22 replacement
5. Are they regularly maintained?
Maintenance is not a luxury it is a must have product for company’s as new legislation has come into play for buildings to be energy efficient it includes your air con systems which must be regularly maintained if you have 3kgs of refrigerant or more in your building these systems must also have had a TM44 inspection.
For more information see School & Office Air Conditioning
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( 3 / 403 )1. Doctor & Dental Surgeries
The lighting in surgeries generates a considerable amount of heat, not to mention how nervous some of us get on a visit to the dentist, its so important to get temperature control under control. Air conditioning will improve the comfort of all patients and staff.
2. Veterinary Practices.
The operating theatre and animal recovery areas are important to be temperature controlled for the well being of the animals and staff during the operations and a constant temperature is required for animals recovering from anaesthetic.
3. Pharmacies
It is recommended that most drugs are stored below 23 deg C, not easy these days with the heat generated by computers and other electrical heat generating equipment. Air conditioning will help maintain the desired temperature in the drug store area but additional units can make the environment comfortable for customers waiting for their prescriptions.
4. Upgrading
Look at your systems how old are they?
New inverter systems are energy efficient and produce low carbon, low carbon means low running costs so that is saving you money also the government have schemes in place where you could claim tax back on improving your energy consumption the ECA scheme is one.
5. Are they regularly maintained?
Maintenance is not a luxury it is a must have product for company’s as new legislation has come into play for buildings to be energy efficient it includes your air con systems which must be regularly maintained if you have 3kgs of refrigerant or more in your building these systems must also have had a TM44 inspection.
6. Do they run on the soon to be banned R22 refrigerant gas?
R22 is a bad ozone depleting gas and the EU has put in timetable for its planned phase out
Production and supply of new air conditioning systems operating on R22 was banned in 2004.
Legislation bans the supply of new R22 refrigerant used to service equipment from 31st December 2009.
Only reclaimed or recycled R22 refrigerant may be used from January 2010 until 31st December 2014.
Systems operating on R22 refrigerant will be classed as “not serviceable” from December 2014.
A complete ban of R22 refrigerant, including reclaimed or recycled will be effective on 31st December 2014.
When a commodity is in low demand demand the costs are guaranteed to increase, the cost of R22 refrigerant is expected to quadruple in price year on year and analysts are predicting we will run out of recycled R22 refrigerant by 2013.
If you have systems running on this gas look at how you can replace it for more efficient energy saving systems and maybe also get help from the government to do it via ECA, or leasing new equipment could be a way to go for you.
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( 3 / 427 )Beware! The budget install – if a company is offering you the deal of the century check them out.
1.Do they have insurance and adequate cover for your requirements
2.What is their experience – Ensure they are competent to deal with the type of work you want and have experience with the model of equipment you want to install.
3.References – Ask for references from previous clients for whom they have carried out work.
4.Accreditations and qualifications – accreditations, Construction line, HVAC, Guild of Mastercraftsmen. Qualifications, Refrigerant Handling F-Gas certificate.
5.Do not be confused by sales patter and jargon get 3 quotes to compare and get a site survey these should be free with no pressure to sign on the day.
6.Find out as much as you can and ask the right questions.
You can find some of the questions and answers to those via our web site www.praairconditioning.co.uk
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( 3 / 428 )Recent media reports have focused on a major department store in Birmingham City Centre, which experienced problems keeping staff and customers cool when its air conditioning failed. The press article titled "Shoppers Fainting in Heatwave" reported that the stores air conditioning broke down as temperatures soared towards 30 degrees C, with customers seen "swooning" from the sweltering heat. People reported that staff had felt ill, with some passing out in the heat. Fans put in place to try and counteract the problem appeared to be insufficient to control the soaring temperatures.
PRA Air Conditioning have delivered effective preventative air conditioning maintenance and servicing schedules for a large range of retail outlets, dental surgeries and office premises. To help retail businesses and leisure facilities keep conditions comfortable for both visiting customers and staff we have put together a specific maintenance program, usually carried out during spring and autumn, but with flexible timeframes to suit. This service is available across the UK including Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Cheltenham, Worcester, Cardiff, Bristol, Devon, Oxford and London. The systems are designed to help prevent the problems experienced by some retail outlets in the recent heatwave across the UK.
As the British Summer goes through a period of more familiar rain, the events of a few weeks ago show that there is no room for complacency. With more hot weather around the corner regular maintenance checks are important, especially with competing businesses all too pleased in the current climate to provide a comfortable environment for your retail customers. More information on air conditioning repairs and maintenance in the UK is available at the PRA air conditioning website
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