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VIDEO: heating system – limescale damage to water services
Limescale is the nuisance of the hot water and humidifier systems, causing interruption to supply by damaging key system components such as immersion elements. Limescale can also narrow the inside of hot water pipes, restricting the follow of water and eventually...
HVAC upgrade: heat recovery system saves tonnes of energy
A heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) upgrade to a heat recovery system not only produced annual savings of over € 13,000 on energy and 24 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) for the environment; but it also resulted in reduced planned preventative maintenance...
Building energy management: remote access and monitoring saves on PPM
The installation of remote access and monitoring of a site-based building energy management system (BEMS) allowed for planned preventative maintenance (PPM) savings to be achieved through fewer physical callouts. Service engineers were then able to access the BEMS...
VIDEO: air conditioning leaking water – 6 common causes
An air conditioning unit leaking water is one of the most common and sometimes the most disruptive building service problems – due to unit locations – in a workplace environment. Leaking air conditioning units generally occur over the summer months where their use and...
HVAC and water systems operation in COVID-19
Version 2 | updated: September 2021 Good ventilation – natural or mechanical – is one of the best ways of fighting coronavirus/COVID-19 and diluting virus particles that might be present in the workplace. This is a guidance document on currently known best practice...
Thermodial response to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Thermodial would like to reassure you that we have a plans in place for dealing with the impact of the Coronavirus, known as COVID-19. Our primary concern is for the health, safety and welfare of people – our staff, customers and business colleagues alike. Our office...
VIDEO: planned preventative maintenance (PPM) – improve, reduce, save
Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) reduces the likelihood of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system failure, improves efficiency and saves you time and money. Well maintained HVAC systems are proven less likely to fail and cause interruption to...
VIDEO: app for checking operation of circulating pumps
Circulating pumps are the life blood of the plantroom. They act as arteries, helping to bring vital HVAC and water services from the plantroom to intended recipients and locations. Heating, air conditioning and water services are distributed in a building by...
VIDEO: frost or ice on coils or pipes in heat pumps and air conditioning systems
Heat pumps and air conditioning systems are integral parts of a building’s operation through the role they play for people and product development. Heat pumps are a cost effective and efficient way of providing heating, cooling (only in reversible systems) and hot...
Keith Evans obituary
It was with great shock and sadness that we were informed of the passing of our great friend and colleague, Keith Evans on Monday (21 October 2019). In his 18 years here, Keith left an indelible mark on Thermodial and those around him. Keith’s role involved mentoring...