Air Handling Units For Havering Magistrates Court
PROJECT
The project - involving the supply and installation of four rooftop packaged air handling units was part of a major refurbishment programme for Havering Magistrates’ Court - which obviously had to be completed without disruption to the courts day today activities.
SOLUTION
The Weatherite team worked closely with the courts chosen Contractor - Acclaim Contracts of Wickford - and this ensured that the total project was completed two weeks ahead of schedule. One of the key benefits was that the Weatherite air handling units were a bespoke design created to exactly match the existing footprints of the old plant which needed replacing whilst also providing the very latest in energy efficient, low maintenance air handling solutions. It was also possible to retain the existing distribution equipment, including ductwork, gas and water pipes, electrical cabling and other ancillaries. At the same time, the latest Trend IQ control system was incorporated and access for maintenance improved by incorporating the duct-mounted plant items within the selfcontained units.
As Weatherite Group can offer bespoke solutions we were able to install these ‘direct replacement’ air handling units, helping substantially reduce the need to completely replace all existing ancillary equipment and of course the ‘associated costs’.
Replacement Air Conditioning Unit At The M&S Bath Store
The existing rooftop air conditioning unit at the Marks & Spencer store in Bath was over 15 years old, worn out, inefficient and ineffective. However, the ductwork, controls, electrics, etc were all still in good condition and usable.
After undertaking a full survey to assess the situation, the existing unit was replaced with a new energy efficient, state of the art, Weatherite Manufacturing unit, built to the exact footprint of the old system. This meant that all existing connections, controls and ductwork could be utilised thereby keeping costs, disruption and downtime to an absolute minimum.
M & S Bath now has a highly efficient, high performance, better performing, longer lasting, energy saving air conditioning system.
For more information on how Weatherite Manufacturing can help you to save money and reduce carbon emissions by replacing outdated units then call today on 0121 665 2266 or use our enquiry form.
Rooftop air conditioning at M&S Cheshunt store
As part of their partnering approach, Weatherite Group of companies supplied and installed a new state of the art air conditioning system at Marks & Spencer’s Cheshunt store in Hertfordshire.
Weatherite Group companies secured a joint contract to provide air conditioning equipment for the Marks and Spencer store in Cheshunt.
Weatherite Manufacturing Ltd won the contract to supply seven replacement rooftop packaged air conditioning units and ancilliary equipment while Weatherite Building Services Ltd won the tender to install and commission the seven fully packaged units and associated M & E works, offering the client a ‘complete solution’.
Both companies worked closely with the contractor Ellmer Try Joint Venture (ETJV) Consultants to ensure the work was carried out to the highest standard and caused minimum disruption to the store. The team devised a cost effective engineering solution which took into consideration the client’s tight deadlines and the varying demands of the project.
The challenges with this project included the urgent replacement of an existing unit which had completely failed and the hire of a specialist 300 ton crane which had to be used after midnight to lift the seven air handling units into place on the roof.
For more information on how Weatherite Manufacturing can help you to save money and reduce carbon emissions by replacing outdated units then call today on 0121 665 2266 or use our enquiry form.
M&S Shrewsbury Case Study
PROJECT
The project involved replacing a worn out rooftop packaged unit with a new, state-of-the-art, high efficiency replacement unit however, due to space limitations around this busy store and weight constraints concerning craning arrangements, the new rooftop packaged unit had to be specifically designed and constructed to ensure installation, commissioning and final hand over went according to plan and without any complications.
SOLUTION
Because of Weatherite’s 40 years of experience and our ability to design, manufacture, install and service & maintain high efficiency cooling solutions, which match the clients exact needs, delivering a new replacement rooftop packaged unit seems a relatively simple job.
However, due to a number of logistical reasons including lack of space around the store and crane lifting concerns, the new replacement unit had to be designed as a ‘four piece’ configuration in order to deliver and position on the stores roof.
For Weatherite Manufacturing, designing a four piece unit, manufacturing and assembling it in our factory, testing and pre-commissioning it - before then dis-assembling it back into its constituent four parts is all in a day’s work (we have been delivering bespoke HVAC solutions for over 40 years).
Needless to say, the four piece unit was delivered to the store, lifted into position, locked together to form one fully contained unit, commissioned and handed over for many years of continual energy efficient, low maintenance operation.
Other recent M&S installations where ‘split’ configured units have been installed include the Cork, Kenton and Bromley stores.
Note: We have many installations where we have had to design and build multi-compartmental solutions which have had to be transported to site and assembled in situ.
We have even designed a number of ‘flat-pack’ solutions which have had to be configured for use within existing plant rooms situated within the internal structure of the building.
Position: INTERMEDIATE (HVAC) SERVICE ENGINEER
Electrically Biased working in Weatherite Service and Maintenance Limited
The role involves:
- Site commissioning / pre-commissioning and general HVAC service and maintenance work.
- Occasional installation of single or three phase supplies to air conditioning units.
This is an ideal opportunity to improve and grow your electrical knowledge whilst further developing your refrigeration and air conditioning knowledge.
Applicants must have relevant electrical qualifications to C&G level 2 or 3, including 17th edition.
Experience of installation works and mechanical knowledge is required.
Some experience in air conditioning is required.
Newly qualified or part qualified in air conditioning is a distinct advantage.
This is a mobile position and involves a lot of travel within UK.
Closing date for applicants is Monday 19th October 2015, although this may close earlier.
Sectors
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Weatherite - The Cool Way to Control Your Data Centre Energy Costs
Weatherite Group is urging data centre managers to take a fresh look to their data centre cooling systems if they want to substantially reduce their energy costs, CO2 emissions and PUE while still maintaining high efficiency cooling of their servers.
The company has been providing efficient, energy-saving, low carbon packaged cooling solutions for data centres and comms rooms for over 30 years. It aims to give customers the ideal cooling solution for their project, whatever its size and type, from design through manufacture, installation, commissioning to after sales service and maintenance support.
“When you consider that power and cooling for a typical Data Centre can account for over 60% of the total energy costs, getting the best possible cooling system for your application and requirements is critical,” says Pat Gillan, Data Centre Manager at Weatherite Group.
One of the most successful and efficient cooling methods is direct ‘free’ outside air cooling solutions with Weatherite notching up over 2000 successful installations for data centre owners, telecoms providers, utilities providers and the private and public sectors.
“Improvements to modern server equipment mean the energy efficient, low carbon benefits of direct outside air ‘free’ cooling can now be realised more widely than ever before,” comments Pat Gillan.
The Green Grid, ASHRAE, EU Code of conduct for data centres and major server manufacturers all recognise the need to widen the operating temperatures for data centres. In the UK, Weatherite calculates that direct outside air ‘free’ cooling process can be effective for well over 80% of the year, 24 hours a day, and 7 days a week.
Free outside air cooling delivers benefits beyond dramatic energy savings and reductions in CO2emissions, it also reduces the need for air conditioning compressors to constantly run at full speed, consuming significant amounts of energy. The lifetime of mechanical cooling equipment is also increased substantially and service intervals can be extended, which lower on-going maintenance costs.
Weatherite Manufacturing produces packaged free cooling units that can help lower costs further. Designed and built to suit the specific installation, the units are pre-commissioned and tested off site, saving the time and costs of on-site builds.
Many current data centres can also be upgraded to benefit from direct free outside air replacement cooling solutions with Cold Aisle Air Containment applications lending themselves very well to retrofitting with free cooling systems.
“Data traffic and energy costs are set to rise rapidly over the next decade. As one of the UK’s most experienced and innovative data cooling specialists, we can help data centre professionals make a significant difference to their energy costs and Co2 emissions. Weatherite offers free site surveys, with highly experienced technical staff to offer advice on achieving the optimum cooling solution for customers,” adds Pat Gillan.
Weatherite Group is one of the UK’s leading manufacturers and providers of cooling solutions for data centres as well as the retail, leisure, health, education and commercial sectors.
Weatherite in Cool Deal with Minkels
Weatherite Building Services (WBS) has signed an exclusive agreement with Minkels to install and service its popular Varicondition-DX cooling solution for server rooms.
Minkels is a leading European manufacturer and worldwide supplier of sustainable data centre and server room solutions. The new agreement means WBS will provide installation, commissioning, plus service and maintenance for the Varicondition-DX system, throughout the UK.
Commenting on the deal, Mike Turton, Managing Director of WBS said: “We are delighted to have signed this agreement with such a well respected manufacturer of sustainable data centre and server room solutions as Minkels. We believe the new partnership offers significant advantages to SME businesses and organisations with local server rooms and SERs. Customers can benefit from the Varicondition’s highly efficient cooling performance and have complete confidence in Weatherite’s expertise in the building services and installation field.”
“We chose WBS as our partner because of their experience and knowledge of cooling for data centres and comms rooms. Weatherite’s capability in this area is second to none and covers the full service including installation, commissioning, plus on-going service and maintenance,” said John Haynes, UK Director, Minkels.
The Varicondition-DX is an energy-efficient cooling solution for server rooms with volumes up to 65m3 and does not necessarily require a raised floor. The units are placed directly near to IT equipment which shortens the air distribution path significantly, improving reliability and saving energy costs.
With over 40 years expertise, Weatherite Building Services is part of the Weatherite Group, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers and providers of cooling solutions for data centres as well as the retail, leisure, health, education and commercial sectors.
Minkels is a leading European manufacturer and global supplier of ‘total solutions’ for data centre infrastructure and is part of the Legrand Group.
Check out our Data Centre Cooling website to discover more about our range of energy efficient cooling solutions.
New Cooling System for John Lewis Partnership Head Office
Weatherite Building Services has developed an excellent working relationship with the John Lewis Partnership over a number of years.
Weatherite Building Services has a very strong relationship with the John Lewis Partnership so it was no surprise when the retailer chose WBS to provide a new cooling system for its head office at 171 Victoria, London.
The work is part of a long term programme to refurbish the building’s HVAC equipment aimed at enhancing the working environment for the partners, whilst improving energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions.
HVAC Equipment and Mechanical Services
In the latest phase, WBS provided new ducted heating/cooling fan coil units to suit the total refurbishment and layout of the 12th floor conference and meeting rooms. The units were fitted above a new suspended ceiling, installed by the nominated main building contractor Durabilis Ltd.
In addition new LTHW pipe and control valve services were installed to serve the existing finned tube perimeter heating system under the windows of this iconic architectural building for John Lewis at the end of the Victoria shopping centre.
After an assessment of the site, WBS specified and installed fourteen Dunham-Bush Panther 4-pipe fan coil units to suit the new office layout as well as providing all the associated Mechanical services. The units work alongside existing cooling plant in the building, with each fan coil unit designed to suit the individual room cooling and heat load calculations conducted by WBS technical engineers. The new equipment offers the benefit of flexible airflow fan performance and low noise levels - imperative for conference and meeting room environments.
As well as installing new CW cooling and LTHW heating ring main circuits in the central corridor connecting the existing building core services to the new control/regulating valves at each new FCU location; WBS also provided fresh air connections to the existing ventilation system with distribution ducting to supply diffusers and return air grilles,.
Minimal Disruption
To minimise disruption to the working environment, WBS worked in association with the specialist building fitters from Durabilis Ltd at night and weekends to install the plant and services in ceiling voids above relocated desk positions. The timely delivery of plant and labour was critical to each phase of the program.
Brian Taylor, Southern Sales Manager for WBS commented:
“We have built up an excellent relationship with John Lewis Partnership after securing the contract to replace R22 refrigerant chillers and HVAC plant in their stores across the UK and carrying out other successful projects with Durabilis in the adjacent Partnership House building.
The electrical power/lighting and control services were provided by Durabilis specialist sub-contractors, N V White and Marsh Control Systems.
WBS has over 39 years experience in all aspects of building service including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, commercial kitchen ventilation/extraction, data centre/IT cooling, boiler house refurbishment/replacement and all aspects of M & E services. WBS offers its customers a complete building services solution-from one single source including total project management and full design, installation and commissioning activities.
WBS is part of the £40m Weatherite Group, one of the UK’s leading HVAC and Building Services organisations.
For more information on Weatherite Group's activities and capabilities call us today 0121 665 2266 or use ourenquiry form.
Weatherite Clears the Air for M&S
Customers at Marks & Spencer’s Cheshunt store in Hertfordshire, are already benefiting from a new air conditioning system, which has been manufactured and installed by the Weatherite Group.
Equipment and Installation
Weatherite Manufacturing Ltd was nominated as the supplier of the replacement rooftop packaged air conditioning equipment and Weatherite Building Services Ltd won the tender to install the fully packaged unitsand ancillary equipment, offering the client the complete solution.
Mike Turton, sales director, Weatherite Building Services, commented:
“We worked closely with the contractor Ellmer Try Joint Venture (ETJV), Consultants ACDP and Weatherite Manufacturing to ensure the work was carried out to the highest standard and caused minimum disruption to the store.
“Working together, the team were able to come up with a cost effective engineering solution which took into consideration the client’s tight deadlines and the various demands of the project. This included urgently replacing one of the existing units which had failed and using a specialist 300 ton crane late at night to install the new system.
Mike continued:
“We are delighted with the success of the project and look forward to working with Ellmer Try Joint Venture (ETJV), ACDP and Weatherite Manufacturing ltd again on other Marks and Spencer stores across the country.”
Weatherite Building Services
WBS is part of the £40m Weatherite Group, one of the UK’s leaders in air conditioning and air handling equipment.
WBS has expanded its activities to cover other sectors of the building services market including heating, ventilation, boiler house refurbishment, water, control systems and electrics as well as all aspects of commercial air conditioning systems, offering a single source choice to its customers which includes full project management, design, installation and commissioning capabilities.
For more information on Weatherite Group's activities and capabilities call us on today 0121 665 2266 or use ourenquiry form.