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From the editor One of the themes of this edition is energy efficiency at work and in the home. We profile two buildings in Australia that have been developed with energy efficiency as a top priority. Land Victoria in Melbourne, Victoria is the first office building in that state to achieve a 5 star energy rating for its fit out. The Research House in Rockhampton, Queensland is a Queensland Government initiative to promote sustainable housing to the housing industry and consumers.

Zip is proud to be associated with both of these developments. Each one has installed Zip boiling water heaters in their kitchens, Zip HydroTap and Hydroboil at Land Victoria and Zip HydroTap in the Research House.

Energy efficiency is a key consideration in the design and development of Zip instant boiling water heaters. Engineers in our Research and Development Department are constantly striving for new ways to develop even more energy efficient and environmentally friendly products.

As part of these activities, Zip has recently completed an independently audited research project that measured the energy efficiency of Zip boiling water heaters against kettles and urns and also compared them with competitive offerings. These tests were complemented by additional independent research undertaken by the CSIRO Hydraulics laboratory in Sydney. The results of these tests are the subject of one of the articles in this edition and show how energy efficient Zip instant boiling water heaters are when compared with traditional appliances and under-insulated or under-performing heaters.

We also bring you news of some of the recent successes that Ziip has achieved across a range of industries worldwide.

And from an interior design perspective, Colin Kippax, a leading kitchen consultant, who knows the benefits of having instant boiling water in the contemporary kitchen, has some interesting advice for anyone who is building or renovating.

Zip at home in Five Star Energy Rated office Office buildings have traditionally been great guzzlers of energy through over-dependence on air-conditioning and artificial lighting. These days, though, they are much more energy conscious.

One man who knows is Jay Panditharatne who has been in energy management for thirteen years. He’s actively involved with the Victorian Sustainable Energy Authority and runs the engineering services for CB Richard Ellis, a large property management group.

Jay points out that the main energy consumers in a building are the mechanical services and lighting. So, the refurbishment and upgrading of Marland House is "behind-the-scenes". Here, the major tenant is Land Victoria which recently consolidated its staffing by bringing together more than 600 people from different locations in Melbourne.

Jay’s job, he says, is "to pre-empt on behalf of the tenants – it’s a fine balancing act because, without the tenants, the building is useless." In the case of the Land Victoria, it is the first office tenancy in Victoria to receive a five star energy rating in a fit-out designed by architects Robert Peck von Hartel Trethowan.

01 01 Reception area at Land Victoria, Melbourne.

Photo: Dan Magree

02 Public services area at Land Victoria, Melbourne.

Photo: Dan Magree

Great use is made of natural light with roller sunscreen blinds providing thermal control.

Lights in meeting rooms are controlled by sensors rather than switches and Zip plays its part in the break-out and common area kitchens with the energy-efficient HydroTap providing instant boiling and chilled filtered water.

On the amenities side, says Jay, "it is pretty well all you could want from a commercial fit-out".

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Energy Efficiency – No Sweat!

Zip saves time and energy in workplace kitchens James Birch Marketing Director Zip Heaters (Australia) Pty Ltd j.birch@zipindustries.com

Workplace kitchens need to be efficient, not just because they impact on productivity, but also because they need to comply with new requirements for energy conservation.

Traditional urns may last a long time, but they cost a lot to run and waste a lot of energy.

Also, many instant boiling water heaters are under-insulated, leading to further energy losses. Comparisons from independent energy tests reveal that Zip systems provide significant energy savings.

But they also save time. Think how much time is wasted standing around waiting for the kettle to boil and compare that with a Zip Hydroboil or HydroTap offering instant boiling water. In addition, Zip heaters are a compact alternative to unnecessarily large and expensive heaters.

Replace time-wasting kettles.

Nothing wastes work-place kitchen time like a kettle. An average kettle takes over five minutes to boil. So everyone finds ways to fill in the time they waste waiting for kettles to boil, and looks for excuses for delays in making tea and coffee for visitors and colleagues attending a meeting.

Time to make tea

Kettle Time to Make Tea > 5 Minutes Zip Time to Make Tea < 5 Seconds

Replace under-insulated heaters.

Energy tests show that cheap instant boiling water heaters are under-insulated so they waste energy and are expensive to run. Replacing these heaters with Zip Hydroboil or Zip Autoboil boiling water heaters must lead to immediate reductions in power wastage and running costs.

Power consumption on standby

Cheap Heater Power Use on Standby 89.0 Watt Hours Per Hour Zip Heater Power Use on Standby 55.3 Watt Hours Per Hour

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Replace power-guzzling urns.

Many urns are built to last forever, but are huge wasters of energy and cost a lot to run. You can increase your kitchen efficiency, conserve energy and reduce operating costs by replacing urns with energy efficient Zip instant boiling water heaters.

Power consumption on standby

Urn Power Consumption on Standby 173.0 Watt Hours Per Hour Zip Power Consumption on Standby 55.3 Watt Hours Per Hour

Sustainable Housing Success Zip supports a Government initiative to promote sustainable housing through the multi-award winning Research House project.

The Research House project, an initiative of the Queensland Government in Australia has involved the design and construction of a family home in Rockhampton, based on the elements of Smart Housing-Affordibility; Energy Efficiency; Universal Housing Design and Safety and Security.

Through Zip's sponsorship, the house incorporates a Zip HydroTap instant boiling and chilled filtered water dispenser as well as Horne thermostatic mixing valves and Mifab access panels. Zip is one of 65 organisations supporting this unique project.

Queensland Minister for Public Works, Minister for Housing, and Member for Rockhampton, Robert Schwarten, clearly recognises the value of this unqualified industry support, saying "The project has established partnerships with sponsors and research partners in the private and public sectors. Their support and contributions enhance research while promoting sustainable regional development through collaborative decision-making, job creation and education".

Zip Heaters Marketing Director, James Birch, explains Zip's enthusiasm for the project: " An ongoing objective of Zip’s research and development activities is to develop new products that are not only innovative, but energy efficient and environmentally friendly. Zip is delighted to be able to sponsor and participate in this exciting sustainable housing project."

The inclusion of Zip products addresses an important design aspect and a key Smart Housing principle - safety. The Zip HydroTap installed in the kitchen of the Research House delivers instant boiling water safely by the incorporation of a child-proof safety lock that prevents accidental use, with the added benefits of efficiency and convenience. And thermostatic mixing valves supplied by Zip are used to regulate water temperature to the bath-

room, ensuite and toilet hand basin and reduce the likelihood of scalding, particularly to children.

The Zip HydroTap proved very popular during the public display period which spanned the hot Queensland summer. Over 4000 visitors, including Queensland Premier, Peter Beattie, as well as 500 thirsty children from schools in the Rockhampton region certainly put the HydroTap through its paces.

The inclusion of Zip products addresses an important design aspect and a key Smart Housing principle - safety.

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Aside from the opportunity to support key housing research, involvement in the Research House project provides a unique opportunity for Zip to receive feedback on its products in everyday use. A family will now occupy the house for the next two years and everyday usage data will be collected and made available to Zip over that period.

The Research House was recognised in the Queensland Master Builders Association Housing and Construction Awards 2002 in the category of 'Excellence in Energy Aware Homes', and recently at a national level at the Housing Industry Association Greensmart Awards 2002 by a 'Special Judges Award' in the 'Smart Housing' category.

More information on the Research House project or the Zip products installed can be obtained by visiting the website at www. housing.qld.gov.au/researchhouse or www. zipheaters.com

02 01 External view of Reseach House

02 Kitchen of Reseach House featuring the Zip HydroTap

03 Queensland Minister for Public Works and Housing, Robert Schwarten (right) presenting a Certificate of Recognition to Zip Area Manager, Ken Peucker

04 Queensland Minister for Public Works and Housing, Robert Schwarten, using the Zip HydroTap

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It’s a Lifestyle Thing!

Colin Kippax of Sydney’s A la Carte Design runs a one-stop shop. He not only designs the kitchens, but also runs a showroom where clients can see first-hand the kind of products on offer.

"Our approach," he says, "is to give our clients all the knowledge we can so that they are able to make informed decisions about their kitchens."

And frequently the decision is to do with filtered water. As Kippax (pictured using the HydroTap) points out "people often come in wanting icemaking facilities and filtered chilled water and their solution is one of those huge, two-door American fridges." It is not a solution Kippax favours – "they’re odd sizes and depths and they’re very difficult to work around."

When he questions his clients, they often don’t really need the ice dispenser. It’s the filtered chilled water they want. So, Colin Kippax suggests another solution that is more functional and allows for a much better design – a Zip Hydrotap. "It is," he says, "a lifestyle issue, not a luxury issue."

Paying a fortune for a fridge that delivers filtered chilled water may not be the right choice, he points out. “You should consider a standard fridge and a Zip HydroTap that enables you to have the convenience of filtered chilled water and instant boiling water from the same tap and near to where you cook.”

"Clients are going to buy filtered water, anyway," says Kippax, "because they don’t want to drink tap water. It’s a straight lifestyle issue – good quality drinking water. So the upgrade to chilled filtered water is not a big step. Then the next logical step is to go to boiling water."

Colin Kippax suggests another solution that is more functional and allows for a much better design – a Zip Hydrotap. "It is," he says, "a lifestyle issue, not a luxury issue."

Apart from good quality drinking water, the Zip HydroTap also eliminates the need for a bench top kettle. This appeals to the modern taste for a clean, crisp style without clutter.

"So, there’s a marketable lifestyle thing that we can get across to clients," says Kippax.

"From my perspective it makes life easier as a designer. Not only does it give you a cleanerlooking kitchen, it works better."

HydroTap wins prestigious UK award for product innovation David Hill, Managing Director of Hills, when making the presentation to Zip Director and General Manager Kevin Samuel, remarked, "We chose this product because it is a totally new and innovative idea that will allow us to offer quality, groundbreaking solutions to our clients."

Zip’s Kevin Samuel, said that HydroTap, which is available in two sizes and several options including boiling and chilled filtered water, is particularly designed for use in prestige offices and homes. "It has proven to be an extremely successful product since its recent launch and it presents an aesthetically pleasing and practical solution to the provision of instant boiling and chilled water in any modern kitchen."

Hills Electrical & Mechanical Ltd, one of the UK’s leading companies involved in building services installations, recently presented their Preferred Products Awards at a ceremony in Birmingham.

The most important award for product innovation went to Zip Heaters (UK) Ltd for the Zip HydroTap under-sink instant boiling water heater with benchtop press-button taps.

Product guide now available on CDROM A useful source of product and technical information

New range a hit in the UK

According to David Hill, all the award winners this year had to compete against stiff competition to be chosen in their categories. "The Awards recognise the achievements of those manufacturers whose products meet the Awards’ criteria of innovation, improved health and safety, reduction in installation time and environmental benefits."

The presentation is designed to give detailed information on all aspects of the subject from the history of boiling water through energy, health & safety and legislative issues, to examining the options available and how to specify for design-in and refurbishment solutions.

The presentation is available to Architects, Specifiers, Consultants and Installers alike and details can be obtained from the Customer Services Department at Zip Heaters (UK) Ltd.

UK Jackpot for Zip Camelot the UK’s National Lottery organisers have decided that its not worth the gamble and have chosen to have Zip Hydroboil and HydroTap instant boiling water heaters installed in their offices.

The new Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital is a shining example of the Government’s PFI (Private Finance Initiative).

It has been awarded the accolade of best designed hospital in the UK’s prestigious annual Building Better Healthcare Awards.

The hospital recently awarded Zip with Crown House Engineering the contract for the supply of instant boiling water heaters against strong competition. To date ninety eight 7.5 litre Hydroboil over-sink instant boiling water units have been installed in the hospital’s high tech premises.

Only the best for Rolls Royce For several years Rolls Royce/Bentley has relied on Zip to supply them with instant boiling water.

Delighted with the performance of the Zip Hydroboil, Rolls Royce has now classified Zip as one of its approved suppliers.

BT connects to HydroTap

To meet these demands, Zip has recently re-launched its web site www.zipheaters.com to provide specifiers more structured and comprehensive information about Zip products and services.

British Telecom the UK’s leading telecommunications service provider didn’t get an engaged tone when their Consultant Capita asked Zip to quote for the supply of boiling water to their offices in Watford.

In conjunction with the new website, Zip has also produced a CDRom that gives architects, designers and consultants yet another useful source of product and technical information.

They made the right connection and chose sixteen Model B30 HydroTaps to provide staff with instant boiling water for their tea, coffee and other beverages.

Following the successful introduction of Zip’s latest over-sink instant boiling water heaters in Australia, Zip Heaters UK recently launched the new range at the UK Interbuild exhibition under the Hydroboil Plus brand.

Around the world with Zip

Electronic temperature control and Zip's patented twin chamber technology ensures that the Zip Hydroboil Plus really boils. Designed to operate within one degree of boiling point, it provides constant boiling water for better tasting tea, coffee and other beverages. And the new energy-conserving "Cool Touch" tap, exclusive to the Hydroboil Plus, has been designed with safety in mind and reduces heat loss through the tap by at least 20%.

For more information on the new Hydroboil Plus range visit www.zipheaters.co.uk

Australia Zip Heaters (Aust) Pty Ltd 67 Allingham Street Condell Park NSW 2200 Free call 1800 638 633 Free fax 1800 789 336 www.zipindustries.com

Zip Heaters now have available a CPD presentation approved by the Royal Institute of British Architects on the provision of boiling water for hot drinks in the workplace.

Award winning hospital chooses Hydroboil

Zip is meeting the needs of more and more specifiers who are asking manufacturers to make product and technical information available electronically as well as in hard copy.

The new Hydroboil Plus range adds eight new models to the already extensive selection range of instant boiling water heaters distributed by Zip Heaters UK and makes it the largest range available in the marketplace.

Contact Details

Zip CPD gains RIBA approval

United Kingdom Zip Heaters (UK) Ltd 14/15 Bertie Ward Way Rashs Green Dereham Norfolk NR19 1TE United Kingdom Phone + 44 870 608 8888 Fax + 44 1362 69 2448 www.zipheaters.co.uk

Asia Pacific Hang Tat Heating Systems Consultants Unit 1 Upper G/F New Port Centre 116 Ma Tau Kok Road To Kwa Wan Kowloon Hong Kong Phone + 852 2 363 2334 Fax + 852 2 764 4034

Europe CLAGE GmbH Postfach 1680 D-21306 Lüneburg Tel.: 04131/8901-0 Fax: 04131/83200 www.clage.de

Parex Industries Limited 25 Carbine Road Mt Wellington Auckland New Zealand Phone + 64 9 915 7273 Fax + 64 9 915 7280

Zenith International Philippines 647 Florentino Torres Street Sta Cruz Manila Philippines Phone + 632 48 5249 Fax + 632 40 8846 Multico Building Products Pte Ltd 22A Lim Teck Boo Road #01-01C Henley Industrial Building Singapore 537002 Phone + 65 283 8888 Fax + 65 283 8138 www.multico.com.sg

Zip has installed 15 litre Hydroboil instant boiling water units in tea areas throughout Rolls Royce’s refurbished works at Crewe in Cheshire.

According to Ivan Bentley, Project Manager at Rolls Royce, "We chose Hydroboil because it is energy efficient, reliable and requires a low level of maintenance."

Zip, of course, is delighted to be associated with such a prestigious company as Rolls Royce and looks forward to progressing this partnership in the future.

Around the world Zip is supported by key strategic partners and joint ventures. Zip solutions are now the choice of the world’s most prestigious companies.

In Germany, Zip’s partner, Clage GmBH, distributes Zip products through its extensive ­ nationwide sales and service network.

Lufthansa, Audi and the Dresdner Bank are examples of companies that have chosen Zip instant boiling water heaters for their offices.

In Singapore, our partner of over 15 years, Multico, has had Zip Hydroboil over-sink instant boiling water heaters installed in every pantry area of the new Singapore Opera House.

Our partner in the United Arab Emirates, GMAMCO, counts amongst recent clients the Emirates Bank Group, Renaissance Hotels and the Dubai World Trade and Exhibition Centre.

Thada Engineering Co Ltd 54-62 Surasak Road Bangkok Thailand Phone + 66 2 238 3275 Fax + 66 2 238 3277

Middle East Thermo LLC PO Box 10664 Dubai Phone + 971 4 398 0814 Fax + 971 4 298 0680

Greenfill Trading Co PO Box 10534 Taipei Taiwan Phone + 886 22 772 9627 Fax + 886 22 772 1588

Africa Franke Manufacturing and Distribution SA (Pty) Ltd 1194 South Coast Road Mobeni 4060 South Africa Phone + 27 31 469 3036 Fax + 27 31 469 3052

Successes like these are repeated in South Africa, New Zealand, Thailand, Taiwan, China and Hong Kong (where Zip Hand Dryers are installed throughout the outstanding new Chek Lap Kok international airport), highlighting Zip’s strong and expanding international presence.

Boiling Point # 02 November 2002 © 2002 Zip Industries Cover Photography by Dan Magree Boiling Point is published biannually.

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