DANFOSS LAUNCHES HEATING CONTROL VIA ALEXA Danfoss has launched a free Smart Home Skill for Alexa – allowing homeowners to use voice commands to control the temperature in their home. The Skill is enabled via the app for the Danfoss Link™ Central Controller or Danfoss TPOne-S™ programmable room thermostat. Once a pairing code provided by the app has been entered into the Alexa system, homeowners can use voice commands to control the temperature in their house for optimum energy efficiency and comfort.
POLYPIPE DONATES BEAR NECESSITIES TO GRIZZLY NEW ARRIVALS Polypipe has helped three rare Asian bears to discover the joy of play and exercise their brains in their new UK home. The Doncaster-based firm donated plastic toys and puzzle feeders to the trio of Ussuri brown bears, which arrived at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in August. The company worked with the park to design a variety of bespoke toys, which have become a hit with brothers Kai and Riku, and 27-year-old female Hanako, following their epic 5,400-mile journey from the Far East. Cameron McLellan, managing director at Polypipe Building Products, said: “As a Doncaster business, we’re delighted to be able to support the park and look forward to donating more items in the future.”
TIPS TO PROTECT VANS FROM THIEVES LeaseVan.co.uk has researched the most effective and affordable ways for van drivers to improve their security. 1. Remove valuables: It’s worth popping valuables in the garage to keep them fully protected. 2. Consider your parking: Park in a garage, on a driveway, close to your front door or in a well-lit area covered by CCTV. 3. Get a lockable tool box: This may discourage thieves. 4. Prioritise security: Most modern vans offer a good range of security features – think about security over appearance. 5. Invest in simple security upgrades: Handbrake locks and heavy-duty steering wheel locks are just some simple measures to boost security. 6. Look at the latest technology: Check out the more advanced electronic alarms and vehicle tracking devices.
THE INDUSTRY’S DIRTIEST LITTLE SECRET REVEALED Installers were asked to share their top piece of advice for using water treatment or filters via Twitter. At the end of each week, a panel of judges voted for their favourite entry. Liam Ingarfield from Ezi-Flow Plumbing and Heating was chosen as the overall winner of the competition in a public poll on Twitter that saw him clinch the top spot with 53% of the vote. Liam, who won a £200 holiday voucher, said: “It’s great to see Sentinel doing their bit to encourage installers to share tips, I picked up some very valuable hints myself and I’m glad others found my entry useful.”
LIAM INGARFIELD FROM EZI-FLOW PLUMBING AND HEATING HAS WON SENTINEL’S #DIRTYLITTLESECRETS COMPETITION.
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