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Drainage & Plumbing
School “Delighted” with Yeoman RainGuard Applefields School in York, has transformed its appearance by replacing old and damaged plastic rainwater goods with Yeoman Rainguard Aluminium gutters and pipes. With an attractive black textured finish, the 150 x 100 MOG gutters and 100 x 75mm downpipes have created a smart, professional appearance. “We are absolutely delighted with the way it looks,” enthused Tony. The XL Aluminium range allows it to be successfully incorporated on both traditional and modern buildings. Strong aesthetic qualities, ease of installation and value for money make it equally popular for many different applications such as schools, churches, supermarkets, offices and retail outlets. For further details on Yeoman Rainguard products visit: www.rainguard.co.uk or email sallyann@rainguard.co.uk.
Rainharvesting Systems Ltd. devised and supplied the rainwater harvesting scheme on a social housing development
The inclusion of the rainwater harvesting enabled the client, Cottsway Housing Association, to achieve Level 4 of the Code for Sustainable Homes. The system is designed around a single 18,000-litre tank supplying all 13 properties on the site. The harvested water is pumped to a small individual header tank in each dwelling. The header tanks are designed to always take water from the rainwater store as long as it is available, but will then automatically revert to running from mains water if needed. The central controls for the system are securely housed within an external, insulated and lockable enclosure and run from the landlords’ power supply. This provides an ideal solution for such a situation, as each property has its own independent back-up from the mains water supply, the header tanks require no power, and the controls are tamper-proof. For further information visit – www.rainharvesting.co.uk
Alutec’s Bim Expertise at Ecobuild 2014 Located on stand S1711 at this year’s Ecobuild, Alutec, the UK’s leading supplier of aluminium rainwater systems, will be highlighting its new range of BIM files, as well as showcasing the latest addition to the Tudor collection of downpipes. Alutec is the only aluminium rainwater system manufacturer to launch a comprehensive range of BIM (Building Information Modelling) components and systems, which have been designed in partnership with Bimstore – the UK’s leading manufacturer specific BIM library. BIM is a data rich 3D model of a building, which allows all those involved in the construction process to work from the same coordinated, highly detailed and consistent plan. At the heart of BIM are ‘objects’ – digital representations of the component parts of the building. Throughout the three days of Ecobuild, Alutec will be holding live presentations on its stand about BIM and visitors can find out more about Alutec’s BIM offering. For more information visit: www.marleyalutec.co.uk
Inta ups the anti with tamper proof by-pass valves
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Inta is continuing to expand on the success of its heating and plumbing range with the introduction of a new anti-tamper by-pass valve. The new product, which follows on from Inta’s original bestselling by-pass valve, has been designed in response to installers’ concerns that homeowners and those without sufficient plumbing know-how can too easily adjust the position and settings on regular by-pass Valves. Inta’s anti-tamper version is, like the original, compact and easy to fit, but features a unique transparent cap which is retained by a grub screw to ensure that end users cannot inadvertently change the system set up after the initial commissioning has taken place. Stuart Gizzi, director at Inta, said: “We always strive to make effective, high quality products that are convenient for plumbers to use. Our new by-pass valve provides a resolution to the common complaint that a plumbers hard work can be undone when amateur fingers come into contact with installations.
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“This commitment to listening to the needs of our customers in order to improve a product’s performance is evident across the whole plumbing and heating range and we encourage feedback that can help inform its development.” The anti-tamper by-pass valve automatically stabilises flow rate when circulating pressures begin to rise in systems where thermostatic radiator valves are installed. This helps to prevent the pump pumping against a closed head and improves the efficiency of the boiler as well as increasing the useful lifespan of system components. Inta’s anti-tamper by pass valves are available as 22mm compression fitting in both a straight and angled variant to suit any installation. For more information on Inta’s plumbing and heating collection visit –000 www.intatec.co.uk or call 01889 272 180