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Building Services News Building Services News Volume 35 Issue 5 Article 1 5-1-1996 BS News BS News Follow this and additional works at: https://arrow.tudublin.ie/bsn Part of the Civil Engineering Commons, Construction Engineering Commons, and the Construction Engineering and Management Commons Recommended Citation Recommended Citation (1996) "BS News," Building Services News: Vol. 35: Iss. 5, Article 1. doi:10.21427/D7JH70 Available at: https://arrow.tudublin.ie/bsn/vol35/iss5/1 This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Journals at ARROW@TU Dublin. It has been accepted for inclusion in Building Services News by an authorized administrator of ARROW@TU Dublin. For more information, please contact [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 License

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Page 1: Building Services NewsBuilding Services News Volume 35 Issue 5 Article 1 5-1-1996 BS News Follow this and additional works at: Part of the Civil Engineering Commons, Construction Engineering

Building Services News Building Services News

Volume 35 Issue 5 Article 1

5-1-1996

BS News BS News

Follow this and additional works at: https://arrow.tudublin.ie/bsn

Part of the Civil Engineering Commons, Construction Engineering Commons, and the Construction

Engineering and Management Commons

Recommended Citation Recommended Citation (1996) "BS News," Building Services News: Vol. 35: Iss. 5, Article 1. doi:10.21427/D7JH70 Available at: https://arrow.tudublin.ie/bsn/vol35/iss5/1

This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Journals at ARROW@TU Dublin. It has been accepted for inclusion in Building Services News by an authorized administrator of ARROW@TU Dublin. For more information, please contact [email protected], [email protected], [email protected].

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 License

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BSNewsMay 1996

IRISH BUILDING SERVICES NEWS

Fridge SparesAwarded ISO 9002

Dublin Providers Celebrates25th Anniversary

ews,Irish Building ServicesCarraig Court,

Georges Avenue,Blackrock,Co Dublin.,,

BSNews Has Moved

Telephone and fax numbers are the same.

Tel:OI - 2885001; Fax: 01 - 288 6966.

We apologise for the late arrival of this issue of BSNews andfor the fact that many of you had difficulty getting through to

us on the 'phone recently.

Unfortunately, Murphy's Law came into play with avengeance leading up to and during our move to new

premises.

However, all is now back to normal. Our new address is -

The Dublin Providers Group celebrated its 25th anniversayrecently and marked the occasion with a massive ball at theBurlington Hotel in Dublin. Over 600 guests attended on theevening to share this memorable landmark with Jerry Maherand his team. Jerry is pictured below with his wife Carmella(right), his daughter Marian, and Michael Kavanagh who madethe presentation of a beautiful painting to Jerry and flowers toCarmella on behalf of all the staff at Dublin Providers.See also page 4.

The newCreda TSR

~=r:=~ Supa-Slimcombielectricstorageheater haswon theElex 1996Product ofthe ShowAward.

Pictured above is Creda Contracts Manager Paul Glover(centre) receiving the Award from Mini ter for the Marine,Sean Barrett, TD. On the right is Arthur O'Connor, President ofEMDA, the Electrical Manufacturers and DistributorsAssociation. See page 25.

0 reda Takes Elex Productof The Show Award

Fridge Spares (Wholesale) Lld has been awarded ISO 9002accreditation. Pictured above following receipt of the certificate areDermot and Derek Byrne. To mark the occasion, this issue of BSNewscontains an a-page brochure on the company. See page 11

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BuildingServicesNews*ISSN 0791-0878

Published by:Pressline Ltd,Carraig Court,George's Avenue,Blackrock, Co Dublin.Tel: 01-288 5001/2/3Fax: 01-2886966

Editor: Pat LehaneAdvertisement Manager: Joe WarrenTelephone Sales: Ita Moore

Administration: Edel Burke

Origination and Design:Pressline Ltd. Tel: 01 - 288 5001

Subscription: One Year - £27

ted by: Kilkenny People.

© All editorial contents and alladvertisements prepared by the publishers,Pressline Ltd.

• Incorporating Irish Heating & VentilatingNews.

Readership DataIrish Building Services News (formerly IrishH&V News) is Ireland's only Building Servicesmagazine providing coverage of heating,ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration,sanitaryware, plumbing, maintenance andenvironmental industries. It is the onlypUblication catering exclusively for theseindustries and its circulation includesmembers of the following:-Chartered Institution of Building Services

ineers (CIBSE);V1echanical Engineering & Building

Services Contractors'Association (MEBSCA); The Association ofConsulting Engineers of Ireland (ACEI); TheMechanical Engineering Contractors'Association;The Institute of Domestic Heating Engineers(IDHE);The Registered Heating ContractorsAssociation; The Maintenance, Energy &Environmental Technology Association(MEETA) which incorporates energymanagers and maintenance managers;The Energy Conservation & District HeatingAssociation; The Institute of Plumbing;The Irish Home Builders Association (IHBA);Builders MerchantslTrade Supply Outlets.

In addition, Irish Building Services Newscirculates to independent building servicescontractors and key executives in industry.Government, Semi-State and local authoritybodies. Essentially, our circulation is virtuallysaturation coverage of all those with aninterest and/or involvement in the industry.

ContentsPAGE 2BOILER EFFICIENCY SEMINAR - A WEALTH OF SUGGESTIONS

Report from the Irish Energy Centre's recent one-day seminar and exhibition onboiler efficiency at Royal Hospital, Kilmainham.

Boiler EfficiencySeminar speakers ­Graham Holdenpictured with VirgilBolger, Paul Heeley,Ed McDonnell, ColinSutherland and PeterBrabazon.

PAGE 4CONGRATULATIONS DUBLIN PROVIDERS GROUP

Dublin Providers celebrate Silver Jubilee in style at the Burlington Hotel.

PAGE 6PRODUCT REVIEW

Instruments and controls.

PAGE 11FRIDGE SPARES ISO 9002 AWARD

Total refrigeration performance and quality solutions by Fridge Spares(Wholesale) Lld are rewarded by ISO 9002 accreditation.

Dermot Byrne,Managing Director,Fridge Spares(Wholesale) Ltd withGeneral Manager!Director, DerekByrne; BarneyByrne, Director; andTony Counihan,Technical SalesManager.

PAGE 19NEW PRODUCTS

A look at what is new to the marketplace.

PAGE 20IDHE NEWS

After 50 years in the industry, Bob Couchman takes his final bow.

PAGE 22CIBSE NEWS

PAGE 23TRADE NEWS

A round-up of industry news.

Right: Sam Kerr, VMRA, with DamienParlour, Tempar and Philip McEvitt,York. See page 27.

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Boiler Efficiency SeminarIRISH ENERGY CENTRE - A Wealth of Suggestions

Over 80 delegates attended the Irish EnergyCentre's one-day seminar and exhibition onboiler efficiency at the Royal Hospital,

Kilmainham recently. David Taylor, Director, IrishEnergy Centre, welcomed the delegates while MrEmmet Stagg, TD, Minister of State at the Departmentof Transport, Energy and Communications, gave theformal opening address.

The day was split into two sessions, Peter Brabazon,Manager Best Practice Department, Irish EnergyCentre, chairing the morning's proceedings and ColinMurphy, Senior Mechanical Engineer, VMRA, doinglikewise in the afternoon.

Boiler efficiency in the commercial and public sectorswas the theme on the day delivering what proved to bean excellent series of papers (see panel).

SPEAKERSo What the Oil Industry has to offer - ColinSutherland, Consulting Engineer and TechnicalAdvisor to OFTEC UK and Ireland;

o Modular and Condensing Gas Boilers - PaulHeeley, Trianco Redfyre Ltd, UK.

o Case History: Modular Condensing Ga Boilers inParknasilla Great Southern Hotel, and the AbbeyHotel, Roscommon - Ed McDonnell, Calor Teoranta;

o Energy Saving in the Boiler House - GrahamHolden, Excalibur Energy Ltd, UK;

o Case History: Office Block Boiler Controls, TheTelecom Eireann Experience - Eoin Flynn, ExecutiveEngineer, Telecom Eireann;

o Boiler Systems Controls - Gerry Curran, GerryCurran & Associates;

o Maintenance: Planning for a Maximum EnergyReturn - Pat Duke, Irish Energy Centre;

o Boiler Efficiency Measurement & Burners forBoilers - Pat Duke, Irish Energy Centre;

o Financial Support for Boiler Efficiency Inve tment- Peter Brabazon, Irish Energy Centre.

The information presented was invaluable to those inattendance who represented a cross-section of industrysectors including hotels, department stores, healthboards, hospitals, heating contractors, consultants, Fas,oil companies, Telecom Eireann and An Post.

If you were unable to participate in the seminar and areinterested in further information on this subject,contact Virgil Bolger at the Irish Energy Centre.Tel: 01 - 8399080.

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LEFT: VirgilBolger, IrishEnergy Centrewith CathalO'Callaghan,O'CallaghanPlumbing andHeating.

RIGHT: VirgilBolger, IrishEnergy Centrewith JohnO'Reil/y, HRHolfeld(Engineering)Ltd.

LEFT: VirgilBolger, IrishEnergy Centrewith Len Paul,Area SalesManager,Vail/ant UKand AndyKavanagh,TaneyDistributors.

Shay Kiernan, Heating Distributors Ltd with Liam Mangey, CalorKosangas; Virgil Bolger, Irish Energy Centre; and Seamus Kiernan,Heating Distributors Ltd.

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Virgil Bolger, Irish Energy Centre with Angela and Frank Forde,F & J Services Ltd.

John Gallagher and Michael Kennedy, Kennedy Heating, with LindaGibson, A&L Gibson and Virgil Bolger, Irish Energy Centre.

Jim Francis, North West Health Board with Virgil Bolger, IrishEnergy Centre.

Virgil Bolger, Irish Energy Centre with Harry Rea, SystemsTech.

Peter Brabazon, Irish Energy Centre with Graham Holden,Excalibur Energy Ltd, UK and Eoin Flynn, Telecom Eireann.

Mr Emmet stagg, TD, Minister of State at the Department ofTransport, Energy and Communications with David Taylor,Director, Irish Energy Centre.

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SPECIAL REOPRT

Dublin Providers Celebrate SilverJubilee in Style

This year marks the25th anniversary ofthe founding of the

Dublin Providers Groupand, to mark theoccasion, the companyheld a gala silver jubileecelebration in theBurlington Hotel recently.Befitting the auspiciousnature of the event, theevening was a formalaffair, with upwards of 650invited guests enjoying abeautiful meal anddancing into the earlyhours of the morning.The emphasis throughoutthe evening was one ofcelebration and fun, theformal aspects being keptto a minimum. MarianMaher in particulardeserves full credit for thesmooth and efficientrunning of theproceedings. However, inher brief few words to thegathered assembly, shemade it perfectly clearthat it was the collectiveeffort of all associatedwith the organisingcommittee which made itsuch a success.Jerry Maher, DublinProviders GroupChairman and companyfounder, also echoed this

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Des Byrne, Wavin pictured with Grace Q'Shaughnessy; Larry McLoughlin and Dick Lynch,Cork Plastics; and Jerry Maher

theme. He paid tribute tothe contribution of allcompany personnel overthe years and also therole played by suppliersand customers in makingthe Dublin ProvidersGroup the force itrepresents today withinthe business.On a personal note JerryMaher is not one to basktoo much in the limelightand tributes in thisrespect were deliberatelylimited. Nonetheless, theexceptionally largeturnout and theatmosphere andconversation whichensued throughout theentire evening left no onein any doubt as to themain driving force behindthe Dublin ProvidersGroup.

Left: Approximately 650people in all attended theDublin Providers Groupanniversary celebrations.Pictured left are some ofthe revellers who partied into the very early hours ofthe morning.

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product review: instruments & controls

The comprehensive range ofcontrols from Potterton Myson isdesigned to ensure completecontrol of home heating. Being intotal control means being in controlof the heating bill ... a reduction inenergy consumption is obviouslyreflected in energy cost outgoings.

Another advantage with PottertonMyson controls is that they arekinder to the environment, not onlyreducing energy consumption butalso reducing significantly theamount of noxious emissions into

Total Heat,Energy andCost ControlfromPottertonMyson

Also from Woodleigh is a range ofintelligent VAV actuators that canbe connected to a smart sensorand can also be networked. Theactuator from KMC has a 4-input 4­output ddc controller built in. Oneunit also has a differential airpressure transducer on board.

As agents for Start RT energymonitoring and targeting softwareWoodleigh can provide a fully­automatic system that will operatewith any of the major BMSoutstations or its own 32-channeldata loggers which are made inIreland.

Finally, there is the Axiom datalogger range which has beenenhanced with the new 12-bitloggers and Windows software, aswell as a new power monitoringportable data logger, theWEL2000.

Details from Woodleigh Ltd,Ballingate, Carnew, Co Wicklow.Tel: 055 - 26384; Fax: 055 - 26523.Electro Controls HVAC plant

commissioning and maintenanceanalyser from Woodleigh

tool used in HVAC. From one unityou can display the temperature,humidity, velocity of air. The unitwill also display heat output in kwor btu/hr. You can, for instance,key in the size of an output grilleand display the actual heat outputfrom that grille.

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Woodleigh - QualityProducts, Service andTechnical SupportFurther to the extensive range ofproducts carried by Woodleigh Ltdand already featured in BSNews(March '96), the company alsomarkets controls andinstrumentation from ThornSecurity.

A typical example is Micro 2000.This unit is the latest in optimiserand compensator technology fromThorn Security and it is availablewith or without sensors. It is verysimple to set up as all parametersare set to commonly-used settings,including the time programme. Itcan be very simply adjusted to suitany building but will work directlyfrom the box once powered up. Itauto-recognises the sensors thatare connected on power up andindicates faults if they fail in thefuture.

There are many accessoriesavailable such as a modem commsfacility for remote interogation viaJelnet of Jelport software. Theunits can be networked and utilisethe same outside sensor.

From Electro Controls there is theM4000 which is a commissioning

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the atmosphere.

The comprehensive PottertonMyson range incorporates threemain methods of heating control ­time control, temperature controland flow control.

Time Contro/- Potterton Mysonoffers a full range of electronicprogrammers, covering everyconceivable time controlapplication, whether its' the sameheating period every day, differenttimes for weekdays and weekends,or the maximum flexibility ofdifferent times for heating and hotwater every day, seven days aweek.

Fully electronic for accuracy andreliability, they remain easy to set

Left: Total control ... the comprehensiverange of controls from Potterton Myson isdesigned to ensure complete control of allhome heating requirements.

up and programme and have aclear digital clock display and LEDstatus indicator to show how thesystem is working. They even allowfor a break in the normal routine byswitching the heating on early orextending beyond the normalswitch-off time in steps of 1, 2 or 3hours.

For those who prefer less complexcontrols the Potterton Mini MinderE and Es offers the high accuracyand reliability of advancedelectronic time control combinedwith an easy-to-use and readc1ockface; you simply move thetappets to the desired "on" and "off'times to allow you to turn theheating/hot water on and off, oneor two periods a day.

Temperature Contro/- The MysonTRV 11 is the new high-efficiencythermostatic radiator valve which

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allows the temperature of eachroom in a home to be controlledprecisely, automatically and at aminimum cost to the homeowner.Basically the Myson TRV 11 offersan adjustable temperature setting,allowing the pre-selection of thechosen room temperature. Nothingsimpler or more efficient! The twolocking pins supplied as standardallow a one-setting temperaturelimit or a specific range of settings.

Similarly, with the room thermostat,the control is set to the roomtemperature required and thePotterton PRT2 electronic roomthermostat economically, reliablyand without fuss adjusts thetemperature to ensure a warm and

comfortable home. It even has anindicator light that tells at a glancewhen the desired temperature isreached. Like the TRV 11 thetemperature can be locked to onesetting or a range of settings.

The Potterton PTI 2 electroniccylinder thermostat gauges thetemperature of the water in thecylinder and switches the water offwhen the desired temperature isreached. Its most distinguishillgfeature is that, unlike conventionalcylinder thermostats, its remoteelectronic sensor means the PTI 2does not have to be mounted incontact with the cylinder. Thisensures it is completely accessibleand not tucked away in a dark,

corner of the airing cupboard.

Flow Control- The MSV range ofsystem control valves has beendesigned to allow central heatingand domestic hot water incombined systems to bemanipulated separately. So, forexample, there is no need to sufferthe heating to enjoy a hot bath inthe Summer. If required, additionalMSV valves can be used to splitthe central heating system intoseveral circuit or zones to provideeven better control.

Details on entire range areavailable from Potterton Myson(Ireland), Belgard Road, Tallaght,Dublin 24. Tel: 01 - 4590870;Fax: 01 - 459 0880.

• Danfoss Randall's AutomaticDifferential Pressure Controls areessential for medium to largeheating and cooling systems.Specifically those with 2 portvalves and radiator thermostats.

• Differential Pressure Controlsinstalled in series with sub circuitswill reduce and maintain sub circuitdifferential pressure to preset levelsto ensure accurate control.

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• Danfoss Randall's RA 2000 rangeof Radiator Thermostats iseverything you'll ever need forthe commercial market.

• The RA 2000 range includes- Low temperature models.- Remote temperature sensors.- Tamper proof models.- Remote temperature adjusters.- The range of RA 2000 sensors

will fit all the RA valves.

Sole Irish Agents andDistributors

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PERFECTIONIS NEVERACHIEVED BYACCIDENT

For the perfectclimate contact

RINKAIR CONDITIONINGUnit I, Ballymount CrossBusiness Park,Dublin 22, Ireland.Telephone: 01 - 456 9469Facimile: 01 - 4504314

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Manotherm - TheInstrumentation SpecialistsManotherm Ltd provides one of themost comprehensiveinstrumentation product portfoliosavailable to industry throughoutIreland.From its headquarters in Dublin andbranch office in Belfast, thecompany markets microprocessorand programmable ramp controllers,thermocuples, resistance and

The new Dwyer Series 616 differentialpressure transmitters from Manothermoffers a choice of 12 stocked ranges.

infra-red thermometers,thermostats, pressure switches, flowmeters, vacuum and compoundgauges, humidity meters, controlvalves, air velocity instruments,power supplies, calibration baths,signal conditioning and isolators,data communication modules,together with calibration instrumentsand equipment, to name but a fewof the products available.Manotherm are appointedagents/distributors for some of thebest-known and respected names inthe instrumentation industry,including Johnson Controls,Digitron, Jordan Valves, WestInstruments, Rustrak recorders,Platon Flowbits, IsothermicTechnology, Bindicator, Vourdon,In Barton, Dwyer, Drexelbrook,Electronite, Land Infrared, GEMSand Danish based PR Electronics.Indeed, the company, despite beinghighly selective in its choice ofsuppliers and products, representsaround 40 of Europe's leadingmanufacturers.Manotherm also maintains a serviceworkshop while, at its Dublinheadquarters, the extensiveshowroom/trade counter carries asubstantial stock inventory at anygiven time.Among the latest additions to therange are the new Dwyer compactdifferential pressure transmitters.The Series 616 differential pressuretransmitters give instrumentationbuyers a wide selection of factory­calibrated ranges avoiding tedious,time-consuming field calibration inmany cases.Seven models cover ranges ininches of wc from 0-3 to 0-200

(0-0.75 to 0-50 kPa) and five modelshave psid ranges from 0-10 to 0-100(0-69 to 0-690 kPa). All operate in 2,3 or 4-wire systems (10-35 VDC) or4-wire (16-26 VAC) and deliver a 4­20 mA output signal. Span and zerocontrols are included for fineadjustment.Designed for use with air andcompatible, non-corrosive, non­combustible gases, thesetransmitters feature dual-sizebarbed pressure connections whichfit both 1/8" and 3/16" 1.0. rubber orvinyl tubing. Handy screw-type, topmounted electrical connections areprovided. Maximum pressure ratingvaries with pressure range from 5­150 psi (34 to 1034 kPa) andoperating temperature limits areto 120°F (-6.7 to 49°C). Two 5/(4mm) mounting holes are provi edon 1-1/2" (38mm) centers. Weight isonly two ounces (57 grams).Also new from Manotherm is theSystem 5000 universal transmitterand indicator system by PRElectronics.The industrial demands for flexibilityand security in instrumentationequipment are fully fulfilled insystem 5000. It can isolate, display,convert and limit signals whether itis temperature signals, anytransmitter signals, 2-wire as well as4-wire current or voltage signals.A high degree of integration inSystem 5000 reduces bothinstallation and service costs as wellas storage expenses.System 5000 units are configaccording to the specific applicationin a simple and safe way. By anoptical link the units are configuredfrom a PC or a handheld terminal.The user-friendly menu drivenprogramme PReset ensures acorrect set-up.Details from Manotherm Ltd, 4Walkinstown Road, Dublin 12. Tel:01 - 452 2355; Fax: 01 - 451 6919.

DON'T FORGET...BSNEWS HAS M"OVED

Our new address isIrish Building Services News, Carraig Court, George's Avenue, Blackrock, Co Dublin.

Tel:Ol - 288 5001; Fax: 01 - 2886966.

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Cork Branch .Unit 3, Monahan Road Industrial Park, Cork. Tel: 021 • 317645/317681; Fax: 021 - 317681

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Below: Dermot Byrne, Managing Director, FridgeSpares (Wholesale) Ltd with GeneralManager/Director, Derek Byrne

Advertisement Feature

Total Refrigeration Performance- Quality SolutionsW

hile product quality is easilyidentified and defined, qualityservice is more of an abstract.

onetheless, we all recognise it when weexperience it. Against this background,Fridge Spares (Wholesale) Ltd has beendelivering a combination of quality productsand quality service to the refrigeration sectorfor over 30 years.

Its indu try standing, reputation and theextent of its customer base bears testimonyto its succes in this endeavour, a fact whichwas further endorsed recently by theawarding of ISO 9002 accreditation.Managing Director Dermot Byrne is proudof this achievement, citing in particular thecontribution of the entire staff complementby way of hard work and enthusiasm inbringing it about.

The fact that the ISO 9002 systems weredeveloped and implemented from within thecompany (with the aid of outsideconsultants) was crucial, the result beingthat this quality culture is now endemic toFridge Spares. The benefits for customersare enormous with professionalism andattention to the minutest detail underlyingevery single interaction.

There are two core aspects to the serviceprovided by Fridge Spares - consultationand advice, and products. The company hasalways been to the forefront in this respect,guiding contractors in devising refrigerationsolution for each application and thenassisting them in the selection of the mostappropriate product(s) to successfullycomplete the required objective.

Given the dramatic commercial andlegislative changes now governing therefrigeration sector, Fridge Spares' role asadvisors has become crucial, as has itsopenne and willingnes to embrace newconcepts and technologies. Underlying thispioneering spirit is a sen e of confidenceborne out of the security of having such awealth of knowledge, experience and abilityimmediately to hand.

Dermot Byrne's pedigree within therefrigeration indu try in Ireland needs noelucidation. The same can be said ofGeneral Manager Derek Byrne andTechnical Sales Manager Tony Counihan.This triumvirate in particular representswhat is perhaps the strongest force inrefrigeration in Ireland.

Next are the specialist areas of application.For instance, John Brady is a fully-qualifiedbuilding services engineer who heads up thedesign team and liaises very closely withDermot and Tony in devising tailor-madesolutions, complete with CAD drawings, forlarger projects.

Complementing this is a team of highly­experienced senior personnel ( ee over) anda general staff complement whosecontinuous training and technology updatesmakes the Fridge Spares team as a whole themost professional outfit within the indu try.

Then there is the product portfolio (see rightand over). Right from the outset FridgeSpares has stocked only brand-leadingrefrigeration products and relatedaccessories, making it a policy to supplyonly the highest-quality items available.However, such is its sourcing strength thatthis does not necessarily mean the mo texpensive. Like for like, Fridge Sparesconsistently offers the best value for money.

Nonetheless, this ultra-professionali m hasnot been achieved at the expen of thehuman factor. Fridge Spare has a ju tifiablereputation for providing service with a smileand in a relaxed, courteou manner. Thisaspect of the business has also beenenhanced and carefully cultivated to dovetailwith the "listen and advi e" philosophy

which now permeates all customerrelationships.

The bottom line is a sense ofcooperation and partnership which,while ultra-professional in itsexecution, still operates somethingakin to a circle of friends.

L'UniteHermetiqueThirty-five years of manufacturingexperience has led to the evolutionof the most complete andtechnically- sound range of hermeticcompressors and condensing units inEurope. Such are the inherentstrengths of the L'Unite Hermetiqueproducts that they currently enjoy anastounding volume of succe sthroughout Europe, with a total offour million compressors beingproduced annually to serveworldwide markets in 80 countries.

The secret of this success is not exactlyclosely-guarded, as it is apparent in the qualityof every machine sold. Copper condenserscoated again t corrosion coupled with highelectrical specifications and installer-friendlyfeatures are examples of some of the reasonswhy so many engineers worldwide chooseL'Unite Hermetique as their number one. Thecomprehensive range spans from 1/12 HP to 12HP and covers low, medium or hightemperature ranges utilising a sen ibly selectedrefrigerant composite.

Copeland CorporationAvailable from the Copeland Corporation is thePrestcold range of condensing units andcompressors. The Prestcold brand has thebenefit of many years of experience andexpertise which has placed their machines in amarket position others aspire to.

The broad Prestcold range has continuallyproved itself worthy of its "Prest-igous"reputation while operating in all sectors of therefrigeration and air conditioning markets withgreat reliability and effectiveness. Thecompr ors offi red range from 1/2HP ~ingle

cylinder up to 60HP eight-cylinder machines.

Prestcold is forever dynamic and innovativewhile exploring new research avenue to keepahead of competitive and market-related forces.

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IMI YORKSHIRE ALLOYS LIMITEDOver 100 years experience in copper and copper alloy tubing

Manufacturers and worldwide suppliers of high qualitycopper straights and coils for refrigeration systems.

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IMI Yorkshire Alloys is a proud supplier to FridgeSpares and we wish them continued success.

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Eliwell is renowned the world over as market leader inelectronic controls for the refrigeration and airconditioning industries. The range is extensive andcomprises high performance, innovative products, allof which have IP65 rating, full UUVDE approval,and CE Marking. Shown here are just two typical,standard-setting examples from the comprehensiveEliwell portfolio.

The EWPC 90Srr is a series of microprocessor based andfullyprogrammable process controllers for dual setpoint or NeutralZone applications

The EWPC 974 is a micro-processor based digital controllerdesigned for refrigeration systems. Its unique designincorporates all three relays typically needed in a conventionalfreezer, i.e. for compressor, evaporator fan and defroster

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Friga-Bohn

IMI Yorkshire alloys manufacture high-qualitycopper and copper alloy tubes for refrigeration,heat exchange, marine, offshore andautomotive applications.

Tubes are manufactured in coils and straightsto all internationally-recognised specificationsand standards.

IMI Yorkshire

The manufacturing facilities are based upon,and fully meet, the requirements of ISO 9002.The company's highly-professional technicalteam is con tantly on hand to support FridgeSpares personnel, especially where pecialrequirement are concerned.

in ul tube also offers sheet insulation plus afull range of accessories such as adhesivebacked insultape and insulglue, complete withbrush.

John BradyJohn Bradyis anexcellentexample ofhow FridgeSpares hasadapted andchanged tosuit today'sindustryrequire­ments. Johnis a fully­qualifieddesignengineerwho graduated from Bolton Street with aBSc in engineering and a buildingservices engineering degree qualification.He works very closely in an interpretativeand support capacity with Dermot Byrneand Tony Counihan, helping them devisetailor-made solutions for medium/largecommercial and industrial applications.

His industry experience is broad-rangingand extensive while he has lectured inBolton Street to refrigeration and airconditioning students, is a member of theInstitute of Engineers and is also anassociate member of the Institute ofRefrigeration.

nmc (uk) Itd is an environmentally-awaremanufacturer of high-quality specialist foamsand a leading manufacturer of high­performance, flexible synthetic pipe insulationsystems.

insul tube K is a specially-formulat systemfor refrigeration, condensation and airconditioning applications. It is CFC andHCFC-free and has an ozone depletionpotential of '0'.

insul tube K is available in wall thicknessesfrom 6-25mm and as a Class '1' and Class '0'.

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Danfoss

Friga-Sohn is the ultimate refrigerationindustrialist with an innovative and quality­based product range which satisfies all marketrequirements necessitating top-classperformance.

Friga-Sohn has an established worldwidereputation as the leading manufacturer of heatexchange products. The comprehensiveportfolio includes commercial and industrialevaporators and condensers, and steel products,e.g., suction accumulators, receivers, etc.

All Friga-Sohn condensers conform to EMV327 while all evaporators conform to EMV328, thereby guaranteeing full regulatorycompliance and quality performance.

Friga-Bohn is also actively involved inworldwide industry matters which directlyrelate to the refrigeration and air conditioningindustries and played a pivotal role in theestablishment of Euro-Vent.

Danfoss is yet another ISO-accreditedmanufacturer within the Fridge Sparesportfolio. It has been producing advancedrefrigeration products from quality-approvedfactories for more than 60 years and isrecognised worldwide as the largestmanufacturer of refrigeration components inEurope.

The Danfoss range is extensive, catering forvirtually all market requirements. Among themany automatic controls for refrigeration andair conditioning plant available arethermo tatic expansion valves, pressureregulators for evaporating and condensingunits, capacity (hot ga, bypass) regulator andcontrols pressure temperature controls andtransmitters, filter driers, shut-off ball valves,sight glas 'es, check valves and Adap-Koolrefrigeration, control and monitoring systems.

Among the latest additions to the range areT2ffE2 expansion valve; electronic expansionvalves incorporating adaptive controlprinciples, namely adapting refrigeration to theload required; and optimisation controls wherethe energy savings achieved can beconsiderable in applications such assupermarket display, water chillers, etc.

TechnicalSalesManagerTonyCounihan,with over 20yearsexperiencein therefrigerationindustry,has been aparty to allthe variouschanges the business has undergone. Hisrole has always been proactive, histrouble-shooting technique beingunequalled, as is his ability to devise asolution for virtually any givenrefrigeration problem or requirement.

This has been further enhanced by thesupport of senior design engineer JohnBrady.

In recent years Tony's advisory role hasincreased dramatically, his experience andtechnical knowledge being much soughtafter because of the impact of newlegislation and safety proceduresgoverning refrigerant gases.

A particular strength of Tony's is that hehas consistently participated ineducational updates, all the time keepinghis academic qualifications fully abreastof his hands-on experience. A typicalexample is in the area of refrigerantreclaim. Tony's City & Guildsqualifications, coupled with his ownin-depth knowledge in this respect, makehim one of the foremost experts in thecountry on this topic.

In true Fridge Spares style, he delivers allin a friendly, relaxed and helpful manner.

The complementary nature of the L'UniteHermetique and Prestcold ranges with that ofFriga-Sohn makes for a formidablecombination which runs to the very core of theFridge Spares product offering in refrigerationand air conditioning.

Below: Achieving ISO 9002 accreditationat Fridge Spares was all about teameffort. Management and staff are picturedabove proudly displaying the ISOCertificate.

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Reclaim/recovery systems;

Refrigeration lubricant ;

Chris CarrollAll the best product and personnelstrengths in the world are renderedneutralunless thereis a clearly­definedmanagementand adminis­trationstructure inplace todeliver them.FridgeSpares hasspared noexpense inthis respect and Chris Carroll, whooversees all administration functions,has control of one of the most advancedand sophisticated computer systemsavailable in the marketplace.

All administration functions - fromprocurement through to despatch andinvoicing - are strictly controlled.However, far from being an impositionon customers. that rigid control is whatmakes all transactions with thecompany so simple and trouble-free.

Additionally and despite the controls,there is an in-built flexibility whichallows for deviations from the norm.More than anything else. common senseprevails in the end of the day.

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For further details of the service and productssupplied by Fridge Spares contact:Derek Byme, Fridge Spares (Wholesale) lid,Unit 15, Blackwater Road, Dublin IndustrialEstate, Glasnevin, Dublin n.rei: 01 - 830 3466

Flexible hosing;

o Tau plate heat exchangers.

Tempite oil sy tems

Complementing the aforementioned productportfolio is a fully-computerised supportsystem with pecially-writlen programmeswhich ensure correct product selection andtheir proper usage and application.

o Irish-made Beha instruments. Theseinclude amprobes, meters andthermometers. The fact that they are Irish­made means that, if necessary, repairs andreplacements can be accommodated in afew days, compared to weeks with othermakes;

o Condensate pumps;

o Customised control panels;

GalcoGalco is part of the Dehon Group and, as such,enjoys all the benefits and strengths being partof a multi-national entails. Its filling plant hathe geographical advantage of being based inAntwerp, facilitating fast and efficientdistribution to all its distributors throughoutEurope.

Eliwell

Galco supplies Fridge Spares with acomprehensive range of refrigerants, includingdrop-ins in avariety of cylinder sizes to meetall usage requirements.

Ancillaries, Accessories &Tools

Once again this year sees a whole newgeneration of Eliwell controls being introducedto the market. This "next generation" ofEliwell will lift the industry's standards to stillhigher levels.

The same quality emphasis is evidentthroughout the extensive ancillary andaccessory range stocked by Fridge Spares.Every conceivable requirement is catered for,from tools through to fittings, with all theleading manufacturers repre ented.

Eliwell is renowned the world over as marketleader in electronic controls for therefrigeration industry. Year on year thecompany continues to bring technologically­advanced and highly-innovative refrigerationand air conditioning control to the market.

Apart from enhanced performance, all productswithin the comprehensive portfolio arecompetitively priced, aesthetically pleasing,have 1P65 rating, full UUVDE approval andCE marking.

The Friocatch-type cylinder has provenextremely popular with contractors whoappreciate the cost/time savings andenvironmental advantages of using arefillable/returnable service-size cylinder.

It would be impossible to itemise all theproducts carried but included are thefollowing:-

o The full range of Unistrut products, e.g.,cantilevers, channel, etc.

In fact, over the last decade Eliwell haschanged the whole complexion of this sector ofth~ business, introducing features torefrigeration and air conditioning controlswhich have resulted in enormous end-u erbenefits.

AndrewMaguire isManager ofFridgeSpares' CorkBranch. Hehasextensiveindustryexperience,havingworked formany yearsin the airconditioningand refrigeration industry, both at homeand abroad, before taking responsibilityfor the company's interests in thesouthern region.

This is the only branch to date outside ofDublin and it was established as a matterof priority to serve the growing level ofbusiness the company does in Cork andthe surrounding hinterland.

Andrew carries a full range of stock inCork and avails of all of the supportmechanisms which are at his disposalfrom Dublin. This entails working veryclosely with head office on trouble­shooting and design in particular withDermot, Tony and John constantly onhand to provide assistance whenrequired.

Within this product range balanced portexpansion valves are a speciality which havecome to prominence and shown adramatic risein popularity. The balanced port feature meansthe valves have the capability to overcome theproblems of fluctuating loads in refrigerationsystems such as blast chillers, blast-freeze icebanks, etc.

Advertisement Feature

Other products within the Sporlan portfolio aresightglasses, solid-core driers; solenoid valves;pressure-regulating valve, etc, etc.

Sporlan Valve Co i a name which issynonymous with quality expansion valvesworldwide. This American company has seenits product range incorporated into what istantamount to the "Who's Who" of OEMs inthe refrigeration and air conditioning industry.

The extensive range of specialised expansionvalve and in-line components facilitates a"perfect fit" selection option for everyapplication, thereby ensuring trouble-freeoperation.

Sporlan

(IMI Yorkshire Continued)People who work with refrigeration/airconditioning copper appreciate the time­wasting and additional costs involved indealing with sub-grade copper. Contractors areconfident that Yorkshire copper can be easilymanipulated, bent, flared and swaged first timewithout any problems.

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Refrigeration Controls of theFuture - Today!

DANFOSS automatic controls for commercialapplications including Therm. Expansion Valves,Driers, Sight Glasses, Solenoid Valves, Thermostatsand Pressure Switches and Electronic ExpansionValve Systems.

CAREL "state of the art" electronic infared controls andprogrammers. Series IR.32 for the refrigeration industry.

DANFOSS compressors and Condensing Units rangefrom 1110 h.p. to 11/2 h.p for R22, R134a, and R404A

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ACAL Auriema is Sporlan's authorised European Agent.Sporlan products are readily available from ACAL Auriema and branchesof leading wholesalers throughout mainland Europe, the UK and Ireland.

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water systems.

Motors are 3-phase squirrel-cage2/4/6 pole TEFC type designed toIEC standards with CEcertification and sound powerlevels in accordance with DIN45635 Part 10. Build in thermistoroverload sensors are standard onmotors sizes 11.0 KW andupward.

Pump housings of spiral volute,in-line CAD assisted design anddynamic shaping of the flowchannels reduce velocity noise,performance losses andcavitation.

These features also apply to thedual in-line pump option, seriesDPn, and the end-suction pumps,series Bn, which are differentconfigurations of this range ofpumps to suit the manyspecification requirements ofmodern-day building servicesdesign.

Details from Wilo EngineeringLld, Enterprise Centre, ChildersRoad, Limerick.Tel: 061 - 410963;Fax: 061 - 414728.

Radiant HeatingGuideRadiant heating is an energyefficient solution for a widevariety of heating applicationsand the only viable option forsome. The Radiant HeatingApplications Guide from BSRIAaims to provide a conciseintroduction to the technologyand efficient application ofmedium and high temperatureradiant heating systems for:- ­Heating system specifiers whoneed to compare differentheating options for new buildingsor refurbishment of existing ones;

- Architects, servicesconsultants, designers, installers,maintenance contractors,facilities managers and otherswho wish to gain a basicunderstanding of the principlesand technology of radiant heatingsystems, their applicability andfactors that affect systemselection, specification, control,efficiency, installation andoperating costs;

- Building managers who want toimprove the operation and controlof existing radiant heatingsystems.

Contact: BSRIA PublicationSales. Tel: 0044 344 426511.

MCR analog converter inME-housing from PCAS.

From the Wilo IPn Series supersilent glanded pumps range

due to the short commonmotor/pump shaft assembly withbronze sleeve and pressurecompensating special bearing for16 bar operation.

The standard maintenance-freebi-directional mechanical seal issuitable for water temperaturesup to 140°C (higher temperatureson request) and 60/40%water/glycol mixtures for chilled

Analog Converter with FunctionalDesignThe new Phoenix Contact MCR analog converters are claimed to bethe first product generation which meet the demands for devices withuniversal applications with regard to connections and housing design.

The MCR modules are integrated into a new electronic housing inresponse to customer requirements. The electronic section can beremoved from the housing to change basic settings, such as on theDIP switches. The operating elements, which must be easilyaccessible during operation, are located on the front of the unit. Theconstructional width of, for example 22.5 mm for eight connectionshas now been reduced to 17.5 mm for 12 pluggable screwconnections, occupying the minimum amount of space for anadequate number of terminals.In the case of products with a sensor connection (temperature

transducer), a contactintegrated into the housingbetween the moduleelectronic componentsand the mounting barconnected to PE ensuresdischarge ofelectromagneticinterference. Thisimproves the EMCproperties of the productsand dispenses with theneed for a PE terminal forshielding connection.

Contact: PCAS.Tel: 0503 - 42377.

Wilo Direct­CoupledGlanded PumpWilo Engineering Lld hasextended its mechanical sealtype in-line pump series.Designated IPn it includes pumpswith motor sizes up to 55kwoutput rating; hydraulicperformance values of up to 470M3/HR in flow, and 40 metreshead. These larger pumps are tocompliment the existing IPnrange which have been installedon a multitude of buildingservices projects throughoutIreland over the last twodecades.The IPn pumps are capable ofhandling cold and hot waterwithout abrasive particles forheating and air conditioninginstallations, mechanical buildingservices, sprinkler and irrigationsystems.The basic pump is of vibration­free design due to direct drive bya flange-mounted motor andmonobloc construction.Operating safety and reliability is

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IDHE and lOP Joint Evening

John Smart, Chairman, Institute of Plumbing North West Regionwith Bob Couchman, Sean Hanratty, Managing Director, PottertonMysonj and Barry Kenna, IDHE Chairman.

insulated, keeping themhot in winter and cool insummer.John also advised thatun-insulated waterstorage tanks should bedrained down in summerwhen they are not in use.The final speaker on theevening was BobCouchman. Bob assuredthe large attendance that,after 50 years in theindustry, this was his lastpublic engagement.Bob's loss to the industrywas highlighted by histalk which went from thebirth of central heatingand coal utilisationthrough oil and gasheating to his concept of"street corner fuel cells"and "invisible panelwarming" by the year2020.

IDHE Chairman Barry Kenna with past chairmen Vincent Duffy;Bob Couchman; Bob Smyth; Jim Maher; and Gerry Griffin.

should be avoided; and Bob concluded with somethat tanks should be good advise for todays'

"""l"\"""'....,.--;p;;--;::--=-=::'-:-:-~:-;-T .....~rr- heating installer:- Be aware of thelitigatious nature of thepublic;- Lawyers now work on a"No Foal No Fee" basis;- Carry adequate publicand product liabilityinsurances;- Train your staff to havea good appearance andwear clean overalls ... usedust sheets ... be friendly;- If the customer has acomplaint, act quickly tosolve the problem; do notallow problems to develop~o a stage where litigationIS a possibility ... you willalmost certainly loose if acase goes to Court.Finally, Bob warned of therisk of "de-skilling" of theheating installers tradeand of the need for theindustry to developstandards ahead ofGovernment moves toregulate the business.To round off the eveningBarry Kenna presentedBob with a tankard as atoken of his contributionto the industry and, in anemotional speech, ChristyKane gave Bob a superbportrait of himself whichChristy had painted anumber of years ago.The evening concludedwith refreshmentscourtesy of PottertonMyson.

Dave Harris, Development Officer, IDHE with Vincent BroderickNational Sales Manager, Potterton Myson; Barry Kenna, IDHE 'Chairman and Brendan Fitzharris, Chairman, Institute ofPlumbing.

the avoidance ofLegionella in mind.He advised that systemsshould run at the designtemperatures; systemsshould not over-provide orbe oversized; dead legs

Regional Chairman of thelOP and also EducationOfficer of the IDHE.John gave a fascinatingtalk on water storage andLegionnaires disease. Heoutlined how theLegionella bacterium willdevelop in water stored ata temperature from 20°Cto 3rC. He advised thatwater storage systemsshould be designed with

The final technicalevening of thecurrent IDHE

season was held in theEngineers Club, ClydeRoad on 7 May last.The Chairman, BarryKenna, began theproceedings byintroducing Sean Hanrattyand Vincent Broderick ofPotterton Myson, whosponsored the evening.Sean Hanratty outlinedPotterton Myson'scommitment to the IrishEconomy with its valvefactory in Newcastlewestwhich produces fourmillion radiator valves peryear and employsapproximately 70 people.Its recently-commissioned''Test House" which costover £1 million pounds, isthe only SEN ApprovalTest House in Ireland andthe UK.Vincent Broderick outlinedsome new productdevelopments fromPotterton Myson, includ­ing the new Envoycondensing boiler and theTRV 11 radiator valve.Brendan Fitzharris,Chairman of the lOP, thenintroduced John Smarttwho is North West

Bob's Farewell

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cabinet heaters • unit airheaters • air handling equipment • radiant heating

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MESSAGE:- Why be efficient when you can be effective.

Efficiency measures how well you use your resources.

Effective profit measures how well you achieve your objectives.

To describe this in simple terms, if a man has to load a 15 ton truck with sand he has only ashovel, he works hard, but it takes a long time and a great deal of sweat. Another man does thesame job with a JCB in half a dozen scoops.

When it comes to heating and ventilation the same can apply without you knowing it. Somesuppliers ship the product and from there on 'God direct it'. We put all our internal resources,as a manufacturing company, at your disposal. This ensures that you complete the workeffectively.

We know our products and we want you as a strategic partner.

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TRADE NEWS

Making ProductsQuicker, Better,Cheaper!WorLd Class Manufacturing (WCM)." [n An Irish Context is the title of arecently published book by JohnLynch, Director General, Fas andRichard Keegan who work in themanufacturing consultancy service ofForbairt.

This is an excellent guide for all thoseengaged in manufacturing. It providesclear, ea ily-understood direction onhow to implement the practical, yetrevolutionary, concept of WCM.

World ClassManufacturing is aboutcompetitiveness. It isthe name given to amodern revolutiontaking place in themost competitivemanufacturingoperations in theworld today.

World Class Manufacturing (WCM)is difficult to define. Like quality orelectricity, however, we all know itwhen we see it!

One of the problems in definingWCM is that it is known by differentnames in different countries. LeanProduction, Value Management,Business Process Re-engineering, andTotal Quality Management are eachused in Europe to describe WCM­type proce ses. At a recentinternational gathering, however, thegeneral consensus was that thecommon thread between all of thesenew proces es was that companiesembracing them achieved majorcompetitive advantages in terms ofquality, cost and lead-time.

This book will not try to give adefinitive answer to this question ofwhat exactly is WCM; rather it willgive a guide to understanding theprinciple and, more importantly,some practical element of WorldClass Manufacturing that can beimplemented in your particularcompany. For the purposes of thisbook we will define WCM asfollows:

World Clas Manufacturing meansmaking products - Quicker, Better,Cheaper ". Together.

Right: Dr FlnbarCallinanreceiving hispresentationfrom OllverReddy

Presentation to DrFinbar CallinanOliveI' ~eddy, C~airman of CIBSE made a presentationto Or Flnbar Calhnan to mark the occasion of hisretirement as Director General of the Institution ofEngineers of Ireland.OliveI' praised his excellent work for the Institution, bothat home and abroad, and in particular complimented OrCallinan on managing to establish a very human faceon a large organisation.He thanked him for speaking at our CIBSE annualdinner on a number of occasions and for his help andassistance with all CIBSE activities which took place atClyde Road. His friendly help and guidance to CIBSEmembers seeking membership of IEI was particularlyappreciated.On behalf ofCIBSEcolleaguesand friends,OliveI' wishedFinbar a longand happyretirement.

CIBSE Committee - History in theMaking!At the AGM history was made when thefirst lady member was elected to serveon the incoming committee. Ms MargaretOolan was welcomed by all andcongratulated on her election by OrFinbar Callinan and OliveI' Reddy,Chairman.The new committee:- OliveI' Reddy,Chairman; Herbert Taylor, ViceChairman; Brian Homan, James Curley,Joe Lawlor, Sean Ascough, ColinMurphy, Peter O'Oowd, Paddy Clonan,Ken Beattie, Matt Mohan, MargaretOolan, Barry Leach and Bill Noone.

Right: Dr Finbar Callinan being congratulatedby Margaret Dolan and Driver Reddy.

CIBSE AGMAt the recent CIBSE AGM,the Chairman, OliveI'Reddy, said that he wasvery pleased to report thatthe technical programmefor the year had been verywell supported and that thepapers delivered by thespeakers had been to avery high standard.He also announced thatthe Republic of Irelandbranch had received theaward for the biggestincrease in membershipduring 1995 ... a massive21%.OliveI' Reddy asked thatmembers should supportthe technical evenings nextyear, particularly asmembers are expected toreturn a CPO report toBalham for the year endingDecember 1996.In addition to the usualtechnical programme nextyear, the new committeewill be concentrating onorganising centenaryevents to take placebetween June 1997 andJune 1998.

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TRADE NEWS

Why be Efficient WhenYou Can be Effective?

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(6) Control panel, fire valve, oilfilter or gas train integrated inunit. Stainless steel heatexchanger (optional);

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Some projects currentlyemploying the Mark Fohn areSt Francis Church, Cork;Church of the Sacred Heart,Killarney; Echo Harris,Dundalk; MB Toys, Waterford;Ballydehop Church, West Cork;News Bros, Cork; Cinema,Waterford; and ShamrockFoods, Dublin.

Contact: Maurice Byrne.Tel: 01 - 668 0510; MichaelKeane. Tel: 026 - 45334.

BRC, the UK's leading reinforcementsupplier to the slab and foundation market,invites applications from experienced agentsfor its highly-successful fast-track formwork

system Pecafil.

Used increasingly on construction sitesthroughout the UK, Pecafil eliminates the

need for traditional timber or steel pangroundwork, cutting foundation work time by

as much as 50%.

This innovative product presents prospectsfor the successful applicant, who must

possess proven experience of the constructionindustry. Particular expertise in groundworks

would be an advantage.

Agents will be considered for both Eireand Northern Ireland.

Applicants should apply in writing to:­

Julia Bloomer, Commercial Manager, BRC,PO Box 40, Denby Dale Road, Wakefield,

West Yorkshire WF2 7YX

AGENT WANTED

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CE Marking is furthercertification that the productdoes as the literature says"concludes Mike.

These sentiments apply to theentire Mark Eire portfolio, atypical case in point being theMark Fohn cabinet heater.

This range of cabinet heaters isavailable exclusively throughMark Eire and comprises:-

(I) A range of sizes from100,000 BTU to 1,500,000BTU's, horizontal or vertical,all CE approved andmanufactured in Ireland;

(2) Riello burner CE approved;

(3) Comprehensive range ofaccessories;

(4) Flue gas cooler, poweredflue fan (if required);

purchase an asset in atechnology area you are nottotally familiar with, you needassurance that you get whatyou've been quoted for.

"To this end a professionalquotation, clear literature, anorganisation's size andstructure, a product name and acompany's track record willgive some assurance. If thecompany has also theconfidence to open its doors aswe do to external agencies to beaudited openly, then you havethe ultimate assurance. ISO9000 management approvalaudited by NSAI unannounced,four times per year, icertification that all our systemsare in place and able to meet themo t stringent deliveryrequirements. GAD Approval(Gas Association Directive) and

Grey Appointed Associate DirectorMacArdle McSweeney Associates have appointed Tony Grey anassociate director of the company. Tony, who has been engaged inthe building service sector for the last l8 years, is a senior

echanical engineer, with a very broad base of experience. He hasen with MMA for over lO years and has been responsible for the

introduction and ongoing development of the company's 50 usercomputer systems network, which currently hosts in excess of 30workstations.

As the company's Network Administrator he has directedMacArdle McSweeney Associates into a leading position inrelation to the application of design, management and cost controlof building services.

Tony is currently entering his final year of his Master of ScienceDegree (MSc) in Building ServicesEngineering.

MacArdle McSweeney Associates wereestablished in 1968 and are recognised asone of the l~ading building servicesconsulting engineering practices in thecountry with offices in Dublin, Cork andGalway. They currently employ 50people.Right: Tony Grey, newly-appointedAssociate Director of MacArdle McSweeneyAssociates.

Efficiency measures how wellyou use your resources whileeffectiveness measures howwell you achieve yourobjectives, says MikeO'Donoghue of Mark Eire.

"When it comes to heating andventilation the same can applywithout you knowing it. Somesuppliers ship the product andfrom there on 'God direct it'.We put all our internalresources, as a manufacturing

mpany, at your disposal. Thisensures that you complete thework effectively.

"We know our product and wewant you as a strategic partner.

"When you purchase capitalequipment, your investment inthat new asset which willdepreciate over 5 years,normally has to be a decisionyou can be happy with. If you

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the slimmestthe bestCreda have again introduced the best productsfirst with the fabulous New TSR SupaslimCombi designed withthe Irish market in mind.Combination Heaters are an extremely efficientway of providing economic storage heating withthe flexibility of instant response direct heat.The Supaslim's "Warmflow" fan system is moreresponsive, more controllable and moreaccurately maintains room temperature.

TSR Supaslim Combi is the slimmestcombination heater available. No deeperthan a standard TSR, more than an inchslimmer than its nearest rival

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But don't take our word.

Contact:-Des Bradley at EDI. Tel: 01 - 626 4366 Creda

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Creda Heater Wins Top Irish Award

The Creda TSR Supa-Slim Combiis a unique product, incorporating

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heater available. No deeper than astandard TSR, it is more than aninch slimmer than its nearest rival.With very low running costs, plus aroom thermostat and pre-set lock,the TSR Supa-Slim Combiprovides the perfect solution interms of economy, looks andconvenience for heating homes inIreland.

"This award has proved onceagain that Creda introduces thebest products first. By developing aheater specifically with the Irishmarket in mind, Creda hasdemonstrated its commitment tothis fast-developing market in away that is most meaningful andhelpful to its customer", said DesBradley, EDI/Creda ContractsManager for Ireland.

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The Creda TSRSupa-Slim Combi isa unique product,incorporatingfeatures andbenefits which putit ahead of thecompetition

Creda Contracts Manager Paul Glover(centre) receiving the Elex 1996 Product ofthe Show award from Minister for theMarine, Sean Barrett, TO. Also in thepicture is Arthur O'Connor, President ofEMDA, the Electrical Manufacturers andDistributors Association.

"Creda values its business inIreland very highly and we areconstantly striving to give our Irishcustomers the best possibleservice".

Specially Developed

Designed to meet the specificneeds of the market in Ireland,Creda's winning product - whichcombines innovative technologywith greater economy - wasdeveloped specially to improveconventional storage heaterperformance.

The ESB recognises a Gold Shieldspecification which lays downstringent standards for heatingefficiency and economy. "Bylistening to customers' demandsand looking carefully at GoldShield requirements, we havebeen able to make a product whichanswers their needs", said AlexKemp, Creda Range Manager.

The new Creda TSR Supa­Slim Combi electric storageheater - which was

unveiled at Elex, Ireland's mostprestigious show for the electricalindustry - has won the Elex 1996Product of the Show award.

Held over threedays at theRDS IndustriesHall, Dublin,Elex attracts amultitude ofnew productintroductionsandcompetition isfierce for theAward, whichis a highly­valuedaccolade fromthe Irishelectricalheatingindustry.

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TRADE NEWS

Euro Gas AppointmentsEuro Gas continues to strengthen its senior management team withthe recent appointment of Jack Byrne and Michelle Patton.

Having completed the NCEA Building Services Diploma at BoltonStreet College of Technology in 1986, Jack Byrne worked as adesign engineer in London for two years before joining VMRA fora further two years.

In 1990, Jack joined DPS Engineering as a Senior MechanicalEngineer. DPS is a multi-disciplinary consultancy fIrm specialisingin the pharmaceutical industry. During his six years with DPS, Jackgained considerable experience in most aspects of this industry.

Hailing from Dublin, Michelle trained with Deloitte & Touchewhere she v:as employed for four and a half years. She held theposition of audit senior and qualified as a Chartered Accountant in1995. Michelle joined Euro Gas company in April of this year andher responsibility is the daily management of the fmance functionwhich includes credit control, budgeting, costing and preparation ofmanagement and statutory accounts.

Michelle's appointment symbolishes Euro Gas Ltd's ongoingcommitment to improvement in all facets of the company'soperation.

CharlieBillingsBenefit Fund

Cheques should be made out tothe Charlie Billings BenefitFund and forwarded to:J Brereton & Co, 206 HaroldsCross Road, Dublin 6 or BankGiro to Charlie Billings BenefitFund, Account No: 00881041,AIB, Main Street, Rathfamham,Branch Code: 93-32-95.

Together with various otherfund raising ventures on theday, it is hoped to presentCharlie with a substantialcheque to help alleviate the verydifficult future he faces.

Contact: Des O'Sullivan.Tel: 01 - 4973588; CiaranLynch. Tel: 01 - 4593481; JimBrereton. Tel: 01 - 4962637;DaveHarris. Tel: 01- 8741151;Tom Scott. Tel: 01 - 8301211.

Left: Jack Byrne, who's experience as a consultant over the past 10years will strengthen and improve further still the professional serviceprovided by Euro Gas Ltd. Right: Michelle Patton, AeA, has beenappointed financial controller of Euro Gas Ltd.

World PlumbingConferenceNearly 2,000 plumbing and related industry professionals areexpected to attend The World Plumbing Conference-IV, whichwill be held from 2 to 7 October, 1997 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.The conference will be held in conjunction with three otherrelated industry events - the North American Exposition (NEX)trade show and the national conventions of the NationalAssociation of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors and theAmerican Society of Sanitary Engineering.

The conference offers an excellent opportunity for participants toobtain a global perspective of the latest issues facing theplumbing-heating-cooling industry. If you are interested inattending WPC-IV, contact Edward Fluhr at (703) 237-8100. Thefax number is (703) 237-7442.

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Readers may be aware thatCharlie Billings was struck by aserious illness around this timelast year. The long-termprognosis is not good andCharlie is currently confined toa wheelchair and will almostcertainly not work again.

CharJie has given 25 yearsservice to the heating industryand some of his colleagues havedecided to organise a benefitfunction on his behalf. A fundcommittee was formed on 8May consisting of DesO'Sullivan, Ciaran Lynch, JimBrereton, Dave Harris and TomScott.

Kileen Golf Course has beenbooked for the 6 June with thetee reserved from 9 am to 4 pm.All sectors of the industry areasked to enter a 4-man team at£400 per team. Kileen GolfClub has kindly agreed toprovide green fees and a fourcourse meal at £100 per team.

If you are not in a position toenter a team, you can sponsor ahole for £50. Indeed, anycontribution in the form of acheque will be muchappreciated.

CIBSEASHRAEJointConferenceThe joint CIBSEJASHRAEManagement Conference willaddress the subject ofinnovation and itsrelationship with clientsatisfaction and profitability.The Conference will be heldat Harrogate on 28 Septemberand will form part one of theCIBSE National conference.

The one-day Conference willidentify the keys to clientsatisfaction in the buildingservices industry and willlook at the strategic optionsavailable for improvingprofitability. The role ofinnovation in this process willbe fully explored with US andUK industry speakersaddressing a five-themedprogramme.

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TRADE NEWS

~ir ConditioningSystems

Right: One ofthe sixMcQuayscrew chillersbeingdelivered toArnotts inHenry Street.

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Thermo Systems underpinned its recent entrance to the IrishHVAC market with the delivery of the first of six McQuay screwchillers to Arnotts in Henry Street.

"These McQuay chillers are the unique high COP oil-free screwdesign which has, in concert with the McQuay centrifugal andreciprocating chillers, led to enormous growth in market shareworldwide for McQuay products", said Aidan Lynch, ManagingDirector of Thermo Systems. "We are delighted to continue thegrowth curve for McQuay products. This project particularlyreflects our ability to offer short lead times for chillers to theconsultant and end-user".

The McQuay screw chillers upplied and commissioned by ThermoSystems under the contract will each provide 600kw of cooling at

co-efficientsofperformancein the rangeof 5.9 to 6.3.

Contact:Aidan Lynch,ThermoSystems.Tel: 01 - 4925340.

Thermo SystemslMcQuay at Arnotts

Damien Parlour, Tempar pictured with Sean Faherty and Ken Kearns,Guardian PMPA Maintenance.

unitary (up to 200 Kw) range ofair conditioning andrefrigeration products. Selectedproducts from the range were ondisplay while there was also anongoing demonstration of thecomputer-based productselection and design package.

Personnel from Tempar andYork were present throughoutthe day and, while theproceedings were professionallyexecuted, the atmosphere wasnonetheless relaxed andinformal.

amien Parlour (centre) with Tommy Olin and Austin Reynolds, Project

Managers, RTE.

Damien Parlour, Tempar and Finbar Keenghan of York demonstrating thecomputer-based product selection and design package.

Tempar and York ACR held ajoint presentation at Jury's Hotelin Dublin recently to whichselected consultants andarchitects were invited. Therewas an excellent turnout on theday, the lunchtime and evening"showings" proving very busyand excellent forums fordiscussion and the exchange ofviews across the entire spectrum

building services, quite apartrom the products on display.

Tempar is the sole distributorthroughout 15 counties ofIreland for the entire York

Tempar and YorkUnitary Exposure

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TRADE NEWS

Trace Heating Opportunitiesfrom JJ Sampson & SonElectric surface heating is the application of heat to the exterior of avessel or pipe in order to maintain or raise the temperature of thecontents it contains. Normally, as much as 90% of the heatgenerated is transferred directly to the medium being maintained orheated and, with suitable temeperature controls, energy is onlyexpended when required.

Other forms of heating such as steam or hot water involve highlevels of expenditure, can be less efficient and are usually moredifficult to maintain.

The standard practice of applying insulation over the heater deviceand the pipe or tank ensures that energy costs are further reduced.

As such trace heating is the perfect solution for many buildingservices requirements and 11 Sampson & Son Ltd has teamed upwith Jimi-Heat - one of the leading trace heating specialists in theUK - to make the the product available in Ireland.

The range is extensive and includes self-regulated and zone parallelheater tapes; heater cables' fixed length heater tapes; heater mats;drum heater equipment; and a full range of complementary controls.Safe and hazardous area applications are catered for with allproducts carrying the appropriate CE markings to meet EMC andlow-voltage directives and manufactured in accordance with therequirements of ISO 9002 and BS 5750.

Principal areas of application are as follows:- freeze protection forrefrigeration plant; pipe freeze protection; process heating;flameproof equipment for hazardous areas; lower temperature tankheating and freeze protection; pipeline transportation; andconstruction industry applications such as ramp heating, roadheating, gutter and roof de-icing, hot water trace heating andunderfloor heating.

Typical examples of applications requiring pipe freeze protectioninclude sprinkler systesm; fire hydrant and hose reel mains; chillerlines for air conditioning; hot water and team trace pipe; safetyshowers and eye washers; domestic and commercial water pipes tohousing areas. Contact: Dave Killalea or Brian Maguire, 11Sampson & Son Ltd. Tel: 01 - 626 8111.

Pictured with Minister Stagg at the launch of the energy efficientbuildings publications are Owen Lewis (left) and John Goulding (right),both of the Energy Research Group at the School of Architecture, UCD.

CE Auto series Lochinvarwater heater from Euro Gas

LPG. The maximum operatingtemperature is 82°C with amaximum working pressure of150 psi.

Contact: Euro Gas.Tel: 01 - 286 8244.

Energy Efficient BuildingA series of publications which were prepared for and are beingdisseminated to building designers throughout the European Unionand beyond, were officially launched by Mr Emmet Stagg, TD, at

UCD School of Architecture recently. ~iiiUi~;;:jr.;;;;===:":"=~~~~--- ...--..."""",,,,.They include the results of an architectural ideas competitionfor upgrading apartment buildings; design and construction aidsfor building professionals; educational resource materials forthird level teachers; and an energy-conscious architecture po terexhibition.

They have been prepared within the European Commi sion'sInnobuild project. Coordinated from 1992 to 1995 by theEnergy Research Group University College Dublin on behalf ofthe Commission's Joule R&D programme, Innobuild undertooka series of measures designed to contribute to the developmentand implementation of energy-efficient building products andtechnologies to heat, cool and light more efficiently and reducethe pollution emission levels in the EU building sector.

Contact: John Goulding. Tel: 01 - 269 2750.

The recently-opened Druids GlenGolf Club has installedLochinvar water heaters toprovide sanitary hot water to thechanging rooms and toilets. TheCharger CE series sets newperformance levels by combininglarge recovery rates with highstorage capacity.

The gas-fired storage heaters areideal for hotels, hospitals,schools, sports clubs and anyother application requiring aconstant high volume of hotwater at low running costs.

Some other installationsbenefitting from the Lochinvarwater heaters are:- TrinityCollege; Mount Juliet; AlEBank; and various otherinstallations throughout Dublin.

There are a choice of 12 modelwith piezo ignition as standardbut automatic ignition is alsoavailable. The water heaters aresuitable for connecting up to aBMS system and a volt-freealarm is also provided. They aresuitable for either natural gas or

'Druids Glen'Chooses Lochinvar

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