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PIPELIFETOHITSMALL SCREENFORDIYSOS Pipelife has been involved in a renovation project for the popular RTE series, DIY SOS: The Big Build Ireland. The Cork-based company supplied the plumbing pipe and fittings for the property, using its Qual-Pex Plus+ Easy-Lay Pipe and Easy-Crimp Fittings for the job. Timmy Mullins, Marketing Executive at Pipelife Ireland, said: “We have been looking to get involved with DIY SOS for some time and we were delighted to play a part in supporting the series. “We not allowed to disclose where the renovation was taking place until after the show goes out, but we are really looking forward to seeing how the householders reacted to the completed project.” DIY SOS sees presenter Baz Ashmawy and his team set out to renovate the homes of deserving families, changing their lives forever – but with only nine days to transform each home, and solely dependent on the generosity of volunteer trades and supplier donations – the pressure is truly on. www.pipelife.ie
Navien is emphasising the importance of servicing its LCB700 Blue Flame oil boilers every year, not only to ensure reliability but also to prevent warranties from becoming invalid. Regular servicing will keep boilers operating efficiently, thereby reducing end users’ fuel bills. Navien and OFTEC recommend liquid fuel-fired boilers are serviced at least once a year, otherwise the efficiency can be affected. For example, servicing prevents soot forming on the heat exchanger, which can then restrict the amount of heat being transferred into the system water. Flexible oil hoses and nozzles also need to be replaced, otherwise they can cause the heat exchanger to ‘soot up’ due to too much fuel passing through the burner. Sean Keleher, National Technical Manager at Navien said: “It is important to check there are no small signs of distress or possible water, oil or flue condensate leaks; particular attention should be given to key components such as the diverter valves, plate-to-plate heat exchanger, main heat exchanger, pump and pipework. Close inspection of these parts will help identify any potential issues at an early stage.” www.navien.co.uk NAVIENREITERATES IMPORTANCEOF ANNUALOILBOILERSERVICING
Pipelife Ireland Technical Sales Representative Kevin Corcoran pictured below with DIY SOS: The Big Build Ireland presenter Baz Ashmawy.
KERRIGAN’SWORKONEASYHOTELOFFTOFLYINGSTART Kerrigan Mechanical has started works at the easyHotel on Benburb Street in Dublin. This 160-bedroom property is the latest in easyJet’s budget hotel chain and art, energy efficient products, including Toshiba VRF air conditioning, Hidrios air to water heat pumps, and Lochinvar condensing water heaters. Construction and design engineers IN2 partnership one again.” www.kerriganmechanical.ie
the first in the Republic of Ireland. The scope of the project includes a complete mechanical package, including air conditioning, water services, fire protection and drainage. When finished, the hotel will be Nearly Zero Energy Buildings (nZEB) compliant. It has been equipped with state-of-the-
The main contributor to the hot water system will be the heat pumps, which have been designed to have a constant storage of hot water, so the draw off for future guests is instant. Adam Dent, Kerrigan Contracts Manager said: “We are delighted to be working alongside main contractor Monami
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