Weatherite Keeps Laboratory Cool
Weatherite Building Services has installed a new cooling system within a National Blood Service laboratory at their Bristol Centre. Following a successful tender, Weatherite was awarded the contract - worth nearly £4,000 - by the National Blood Service.
The work involved the design, supply and installation of a Hitachi Utopia ceiling cassette to operate in conjunction with an existing VRF system located in a chilled cabinet storeroom within one of the centres laboratories. The Hitachi unit was chosen not only because it could improve airflow distribution to the room but also as it was more cost effective than replacing the existing unit.
Brian Taylor, sales engineer, Weatherite Building Services, explains: “We were aware that the client needed additional air conditioning to maintain the storeroom at 20 degrees, whilst not affecting their existing VRF system. Our solution was to install an independent Hitachi Utopia system as it is quiet, reliable and energy efficient, with advanced remote controls to allow the user to easily control the air flow.
Brian continues: “Since carrying out this project, we have been asked to provide further heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) solutions to other National Blood Service sites. We have also recently delivered a seminar to all their Regional Construction Managers at their Birmingham headquarters on the latest developments and regulations for HVAC systems.”
Weatherite Building Services provides complete building services expertise, providing single source responsibility for every aspect of M & E services, commercial air conditioning and air handling systems, kitchen ventilation equipment and boiler house refurbishment/replacement. From initial design and application engineering through to full installation and commissioning, plus on going maintenance and support services, Weatherite Building Services offers a total solution.
Weatherite Building Services is part of the £40m Weatherite group. From modest beginnings in 1972, the group has now established itself as one of the leading HVAC and Building Services organisations in the U K.
