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HygroMatik humidifier keeps the music playing at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland HygroMatik, a leading manufacturer of humidification solutions, has provided the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland with a steam humidifier to conserve the life of its music instruments when in storage. The MiniSteam unit is ideal for direct room humidification, and is perfect for small and medium sized spaces such as storage rooms, making it ideal for managing the environment of the Conservatoire’s instrument store. The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland has an extensive collection of treasured music instruments that require special care and attention to preserve their quality and condition. In order to maintain these instruments effectively, the environment in which they are kept must be carefully considered. Controlling the air and moisture content is crucial to preserving the life of these treasured instruments, avoiding expensive repairs and unnecessary replacements. A developer-update.co.uk
preventative measure such as installing a humidification system is key to keeping these valuable music instruments in top condition. Chris McGeever, Building Operations Manager, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland adds: “The old unit had reached the end of its run, having lasted 16 years. When it came to choosing a replacement, we decided to install a similar unit from HygroMatik as it was very reliable. I was also impressed by the great technical assistance HygroMatik provided when I was looking for information on air quality control.” The HygroMatik MiniSteam humidifier is available with a maximum steam output of either 4.8 or 10kg/h making it ideal for the instrument store. Using normal tap water, the unit generates hygienic clean mineral free steam which is distributed evenly with its quiet integrated fan. The MiniSteam features a re-useable steam cylinder making it easy to clean and maintain,
as with all HygroMatik systems, it is precise and hygienic. As an added option, the MiniSteam is also available with HygroMatik’s special rinsing system SuperFlush which helps increase the lifetime of HygroMatik humidifiers, making servicing simple and cost-effective. HygroMatik systems offer specifiers further peace of mind as they are now BIM compliant, meeting the Government requirement of level 2 BIM on public sector projects.