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BSNewsJUNE 1991

IRISH BUILDING SERVICES NEWS

Mitsubishi - Next Stop America!

Domestic Bonanzafor Installers~ mestic heating

lers - and ofcourse the suppliers ofall the necessaryequipment ----:- can lookforward to a substantialincrease in businessfollowing the Bord Gais

announcement thatupwards of 6,000 homesin Dublin alone are to beconnected to the naturalgas grid in the comingmonths.Additionally, a further1,700 homes will be

added in Cork whilehomes in Limerick,Waterford and CLonmelwill be connected up tothe grid for the firsttime.

Bord Gais did stress inmaking the recentannouncement thatthere is a minimumtake-up required in eachnon-gas estate to makethe connection viablebut it has unveiled apromotional programme

Brian McTeman, GroupRegional Director,Heatmerchants. Brian wasrecently appointed to theHeatmerchants main boardhaving previously worked withthe company as RegionalManager.

Well not quite. It'sjust that WbirlskeyRefrigeration inGalway haveinstalled what isperhaps the mostwesterly Mitsubishisystem in Irelando e island of

nan which isp of the AranIslands.Wbiriskeyswere MitsubishiElectric's airconditioning dealerof the year for1990 and theyhave a welldeservedreputationstretching farthroughout theWest of Ireland forthe quality of thetotal service theyprovide. Theinstallationreferred to herewas a ceilingcasette PLH 3FKsystem installed inthe premises of thefamous CarraIgDonn Sales craftand knitwear shopon the island ofKilronan.

devised to ensure thatthis occurs. Forinstance, the half-pricegas offer will continue tobe made available tonew subscribers while anumber of special"packages" have alsobeen unveiled.

As we went to press boththe contracting andsupply sectors had ..beenpresented with thedetailed proposals and itis now hoped that they,in conjunction with BordGais, can utilise these tosecure continued andprofitable business overthe coming 12 months.

Hello Out There!Just a reminder to those ofyou who seem to havemissed the fact that we havemoved.Our new address is 5/7Main Street, Blackrock, CoDublin. Tel: 01 - 2885001;Fax: 01 - 2886966.

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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);Mechanical 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 2TRADE NEWSSeason Control Wins Pall; New President for CIF; Construct '91 - ASouthern First; ASHRAE HVAC Handbook; Apprentices Romania Fund;Interbuild '91; Contracting in 1992...0k, So What's New?; Interclima'91Paris; HVAC at Intherm '92; LaBour Appoint EPS; Hitachi for IdealTechnics; Launch of'Tubs & Tiles" Chain.

PAGE?BTU GOLF RESULTS

PAGE 8FROM SAILMAKING TO AIR DELIVERYA profile of McWilliarn Sailmakers, Crosshaven Co Cork.

PAGE 10BRIAN MULHARE ASSOCIATES AT JURYSThe launch of the world's most advanced catalytic heater.

PAGE 12IDHENEWS

PAGE14NEW PRODUCTS

PAGE 16WHICH ENERGY SOURCE DOES IT BETTER?BSNews examines the manner in which consultants approach thedifficult task of specifying a particular energy source.

PAGE 22PRODUCT REVIEW - REFRIGERATIONBruno Panetta of Thermo-Logic Ltd beginS the first in a new series ofarticles which will cover the various aspects of refrigeration in Ireland.

PAGE 31CIBSENEWSCIBSE jMEBSCA at Nuremore.

PAGE 34PLUMBING AND HEATING EXHIBITIONA report on last month's exhibition in Limerick, organised by the IrishGoods Council, which featured a wide range of quality Irish products.

PAGE 36PLUMBLINES

N.B. ADVANCE SALES LEADSPressure of space necessitated that this month'sAdvance Sales Leads be held over for the July issue.

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TRADE NEWS

New President for CIF

Season ControlWins Pall

are offered by SeasonControl Ltd. One hasalready taken place, the

next one being scheduledI for the Autumn.

Construct '91 - ASouthern FirstConstruct '91 - a comprehensive exhibition of goodsand services supplied to the building and allied trades_ will take place in Fitzpatick's SiverspringsConvention Centre, Cork on Tuesday and Wednesday,22/23 October 1991.The organisers - Irish and International SpecialEvents - have arranged an invaluable source ofinformation for both exhibitors and visitors alike bybringing together manufacturers, suppliers andconsultants with buyers, specifiers and end users.

chapters are:"Energy Resources," whichcovers current andprojected energy sourcesand the impact of energyuse by HVAC equipment;"Building Monitoring,"which gives gUidelines fordeveloping buildingmOnitoring protocols;"Building OperatingDynamics" which descrioperating strategies tooptimize energy use whilemaintaining comfortableconditions; and,

"Seismic Restraint Design,"which specifies designsthat limit the movement ofHVAC&R eqUipmentdUring an earthquake.

Among topics covered inextensively-revisedchapters are: ventilation ofthe industrial environment;operation and maintenancemanagement; thermalstorage; sound andvibration control; computerapplications; andgeothermal energy.Four apprentice plumbers,

ASHRAE HVACHandbook

Pat O'Grady has been elected president of the Construe .Industry Federation which represents more than 2 500member firms providing employment for more th~100.000 people.Mr O'Grady is Managing Director of O'Grady Homes whichhe helped establish in Galway in 1976. Picture shows (fromleft) Tom Reynolds, Managing Director. CIF with PresidentPat O'Grady.

The 1991 heating,ventilation and airconditioning (HVAC)applications volume in theASHRAE Handbook serieshas been published by"ASHRAE" . The ASHRAEHandbook is a 4 volumegUide for designers.installers and operators ofall types of environmentalcontrol eqUipment andsystems.

HVAC Applications, lastupdated in 1987, specifiesrequirements for anextenswe range ofHVACapplications and describeseqUipment needed tocreate desired conditionsin indoor spaces. includingindustrial facilities andtransportation. and tooperate and managebuilding systems.

It contains four newchapters and extensiverevisions to 20 of its 50chapters. The new

It can be installed inindustrial, commercial,and residential areas forany type of application.

Pall offers a complete lineof tools and range ofaccessories for theassembling andinstallation of Pall ducting.Technical courses for theassembling of the system

absorber andsoundproofing; Thermalinsulating quality muchsuperior to fibreglass; Fireresistance Class 0 basedon LPC Certificate onBritish Standardspecification BS476 (Part 6and 7); Air leakage ClassC (High Pressured) basedon BSRIA No. 57270/1 ofductwork and joints(leakage is a fraction ofsheet metal); Saving inelectrical consumption dueto lower air leakage;Lightweight: 1,4 Kg/m2compared to sheet metal12Kg/m2; Pall ductingdoes not require expensiveduct machinery normachine shops; No limitson duct size thanks to thecomplete range ofaccessories;

Pall, the Italian specialistduct manufacturers withover a quarter of a centuryof design and productionexperience, have appointedSeason Control Ltd as soledistributor for the 32counties of Ireland.

The Pall ducting systemallows the installer toassemble and install anytype of duct work withoutthe need of ductspecialists.Aluminum-insulatedducting by Pall is arevolutionary, innovativeproduct in the field of airdistribution. By using thepall ducting system,installers are able toassemble and install theducting in the locationwhere it is required.The main advantages ofPall ducting are:Ductwork assembled andinstalled on site, thuseliminating transportationcosts, errors, or necessarychanges;It is aluminum-lined onboth surfaces, thuseliminating all harmfuleffects of fibreglass(ducting); Excellent noise

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TRADE NEWS

Four apprentice plumbers, sponsored by HA O'Neill. were among ateam of volunteer tradesmen, apprentices, labourers and otherhelpers who travelled to Romania recently to refurbish anorphanage for visually impaired girls. Picture shows Alan Cassellsand Conor McGrath, two of the apprentices.

ApprenticesRomaniaAidsponsored by H A O'Neill,were among a team ofvolunteer tradesmen,apprentices, labourers andother helpers who travelledto Romania recently torefurbish an orphanage forvisually impaired girls.

The four apprentices Alan Cassells, DavidByme, Conor McGrath and

Hanly - undertook6,000 mile journey to

Arad in Romania wherethey worked 16-22 hours aday to install a completesanitation systemincluding showers, toilets,wash basins etc.

Eric Kinsella. chiefexecutive of H A O'Neillsaid "it was a tremendous

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challenge for the 4 youngmen to work long hours ina strange environment

under strict timeconstraints to complete theproject on schedule.

Apprentice Conor McGrathsums it up by saying "Itreally was workexperience".

Interbuild '91Interbuild '91 - whichopens on 24 Novembernext for a 6-day run - willfIll 9 Halls of the NEC withapproximately 1,200exhibitors representingover 2,000 companies fromall over the world.Products on display willreflect every imaginablematerial. equipment andservice available from every• Continued on page 4

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Interclima '91 Paris

Contracting In 1992,....Ok, So What's New?

Interclima '91, the 12th International Exhibition ofHeating, Refrigeration and Air conditioning will be heldfrom 12 to 16 November 1991 at the Porte de VersaillesExhibition Centre in Paris.Stands will be set out in the five major sectors ofenvironment control:Heating - Multi-energy boilers, burners, radiators,convectors, heat recovery systems, new energies, pumps,valves and fittings for environmental control, tools;

Hot water production;Refrigeration - Machinery and equipment for industrialrefrigeration, compressors, condensation and liqUidcooling units, etc;

Air conditioning - Air conditioning and air treatmentequipment, exchangers, fans, fIlters, air ducts anddiffusers.Regulation, measurement, control - Energymanagement systems and equipment.

Highly efficient completeheating systems as well asindividual components toprovide fuel efficient, totalcombustion with the lowestpossible pollutantemissions are the type ofexhibits being sought bythe organisers of INTHERM92 (Stuttgart, Germany, 10- 14 March 1992).

Such products areparticularly needed in the

HVAC AtIntherm '92

market which istraditionally feast orfamine, how can theseheadaches be managed?

IAll contractors havemanagement systems torun the business withstrict financial control.Because the managementsystem is crucial to howwell the business serves itscustomers, internationalstandards of managementquality have been set up(ISO 9000). Clients willnow choose fromcontractors who havereached an acceptablestandard of qualitymanagement.

The key areas forinvestigation by certifyingofficers are procurement;inspection and test;installation; specialprocesses; documentcontrol; quality plans andmanuals; organisationalmethods and skillstraining.

The cost-effective way tobring your managementsystem to an approved andcertified level is to use anexperienced consultant. Inmost cases only fme tuis required.

Pictured at theannouncement that IrishShell Ltd is moving itscorporate headquarters tothe Beech Hill OfficeCampus in Clonskeagh,Dublin 4 where they havetaken all of Block Six are:Front Row: Pat Lynch,Managing Director, IrishShell Ltd Q.;~ d David Arnold,Managing Director, MonastraDevelopments Ltd. BackRow: Michae1 Ford, FinanceDirector, Irish Shell Ltd;John Doddy, FinancialDirector, MonastraDevelopments Ltd; and GerryMcManus, MarketingDirector, Irish Shell Ltd.

And what about themanagement?

IWhat about co-ordinationwith other trades, lastminute changes, poorspecifications anddrawings, reducedconstruction times,

Ishortages of criticalmaterials, claims, etc.

All these problems and youhaven't made a penny yet.Maybe you won't! In a

A long long time agocontracting was simple ...buy the materials, providethe labour, read thedrawings and collect themoney. That's a far cryfrom today's scenario.Reading drawings is nolonger simple, new lawsand trade practices meanthat lack of up-to-dateknowledge can result inmajor problems due tomisunderstanding.

On his agreement to open

Interbuild 91 the Ministercommented, "Interbuild, as

one of the premier trade

exhibitions, has

established an enviable

international reputation in

its 96 years history as a

showcase for the building

industry. Interbuild 91, in

adopting the themes of the

environment and quality of

life, is focusing on sectors

of the market which will be

of increasing importance to

the building industry in

the UK and abroad."

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sector of the industry.

Interbuild's theme this

year - Building in the

Environment - will

embrace the exhibition

with a trail leading to

different stands reflecting

some of the major issues

such as energy efficiency,

external landscape design,

bespoke building materials

and intelligent buildings.

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At Myson we believe that there is more to centralheating installation than meets the eye.

Our radiators produce more heat per squareinch because ofthe Myson "High EnergyConstruction" technique. There are two parts ofa radiator to which a convectorfin can bewelded. The section between the waterways andthe waterway itself, the latter being far moredifficult and technicaUy demanding but so muchmore effective in terms ofheat output.The Myson Supaline range comprises over 190types ofradiator across four different heights tosuit every individual customer requirement. AUbacked up by our free design service.Impressive? We think so.Slim and attractive, Myson Supaline radiatorswith their high quality finish and slender linescombine the utmost in efficiency with exceptionaldurability that any discerning buyer wiUappreciate.Look closer and you will recognise our radiatorsare built to exact British Kite Mark standards(and not every manufacturer can say that...).Our rigorous testing procedure ensures thatindividual product strength goes far beyond therequirements ofeveryday usage.To complete the picture, every Myson Supaline isdelivered with concealed waU brackets and airvent key, clearly coded with size and output,protectively packaged to reach you in perfectcondition.The Myson range ofradiators, thermostaticvalves and lockahields, is your guarantee ofexceUence, so why settle for less.Given the facts, could you reaUy specify anyother radiator?

Write to Myson (Ireland) Limited, Unit 12E,Parkmore Industrial Estate, Longmile Road,Dublin 12, Ireland. Telephone: (01) 509075.Facsimile: (01) 553629.

Company

Myson SupalineRadiators.

It's the way we putthem together that

sets them apart

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Gerard Kelly. Managing Director of Ideal Technics Ltd.newly-appointed dealer for Hitachi air conditioning products.

LaBour process pumps are now available from EPS.

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The new showrooms willtrade under the name"Tubs & Tiles". On offer isa complete range ofSanitary ware. showers andtiles.

The "Tubs & Tiles" rangewill be selected from theirown agency products Le.SPring Bathrooms andBalterly Bathrooms.Spring Bathrooms havebeen the most innovativsuppliers to the Englishmarket for years now andcombine modem designwith competitive prices.Balterly Bathrooms arebathware producerssteeped in a tradition ofquality and reliability.

Sanitary ware has a 20year guarantee andmatching accessories areavailable for all ware.

Additionally. "Tubs & Tiles"will sell and displayLaconite showerenclosures. Gainsborough.Sinus and Quantumshower valves. as well as awide range of their ownwall and floor tiles.

Launch of"Tubs &Tiles"ChainThe last week in June sawthe launch of a major newventure forHeatmerchants. theKilkenny -based heatingand plumbing suppliers.Heatmerchants areopening a chain ofspeCialised bathroom antile shops around thecountry. the first of whichhas just opened on theKylemore Road. Dublin 12.

EPS Ltd is a specialistsupplier of pumps to theindustrial sector andprovides a full service. bothon-site and in theworkshop. Already theexclusive Irish agents forsuch names as WeirPumps. Seepex Pumps andJohnson Pumps. this newagency complements analready-impressiveportfolio.

industry and have a fullselection of designsavailable for theseconditions.

Hitachi For Ideal TechnicsClimate EqUipment Ltd. sole UK and Irish Hitachidistributors have appointed Ideal Technics Ltd as oneof three new dealers covering the Republic of Ireland.This new company was formed exclusively to deal withthe air conditioning side of the business and GerardKelly. Managing Director of Ideal Technics - withover 40 years experience in the industry - regardshis Hitachi dealership "to be the most challenging andprogressive step in his career".

Initial marketing of the Hitachi products has alreadyseen packaged equipment sales quadruple in the lastsix months.

Ideal Technics Ltd are based in Crobally. Tramore. CoWaterford. Tel: 051-81399.

former GDR "states" whereonly 60% of the sevenmillion homes have centralheating and hot water.General renovation andmodernisation is expectedto cost DM 200 billion.

In addition to unitedGermany and othereastern Europeancountries. visitors willcome from around theworld to find the answer totheir heating and airconditioning problems.

LaBourAppoint EPSEPS Ltd. one of the largestindustrial pump suppliersnationwide. has beenappointed exclusive agentin Ireland for LaBourprocess pumps.

LaBour pumps arespecifically designed forprocess applications andare noted for the quality ofconstruction. Firstestablished in 1921.LaBour produce their owncastings in an in-housefoundry. They specialise inthe arduous conditionsprevalent in the process

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BTU ResultsNewlands, sponsored by Davies of Fairviewand Clontarf, sponsored by Wilo, were thelatest outings in the BTU calendar. Someof the prizewinners are pictured below.

Davies at Newlands - Overall winnerPeter Johnston receiving his prize fromGerry Tobin of Davies. On the right is BTU

--.:::::::::::::::::::;::::::::~~C.aptain John Ennis.

'Nilo at Clree '. ontart - 0

elVtng his' Veratt 'NiEnnis, BTU Prtze from To nner Brendan

Captain, is 0 ny Cusack of \.,. BraCkenn the left. rrllo. JOhn

Wilo at Clontarf - BTU Captain John Ennis watches asEamonn McGratton receives his prize from Tony Cusack,Wilo.

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EVERnHINGYOU'VE RER READ ABOUT

IIR (ONDITIONING•••

You've probably read about theClimate range of air conditioning andenvironmental products in the press.

They are well known throughout theindustry as being innovative, wellengineered, reliable and superbvalue for'money.

But more than this. Climate hasaccess to enormous resources andfacilities but we also back productsthrough experienced technicaladvice with quick "on the ball"service from dedicated andenthusiastic distributors -leaders intheir respective fields.

So, now you've read a little moreabout Climate may we invite you tocontact your nearest Dealer foranswers to every question you'veever thought about asking about airconditioning?

Ideal Technics limitedCrobally UpperTramoreCo, WaterfordTel: (051) 81399

Rink Air Conditioning56 Limekiln RoadTerenureDublin 12Tel: 504427

Isobar Cooling EquipmentWalnut LodgeCarysfort AvenueBlack RockDublinTel: 886739

@HITACHI~eliMATE

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Sailmaking involvestextile engineering,material specificationand customer liaisonof the highest quality.

FromSailmakingto Air

elivery

McWilliam Sailmakers have beenmaking world-beating yacht sails inCrosshaven, Co Cork for the last 20

years. McWiliam customers - using sailsdesigned and constructed in Crosshaven have won Irish, British and WorldChampionships against the toughestinternational competition.

Sailmaking involves textile engineering,material.specification and customer liaison ofthe highest quality. McWilliam Sailmakers arebringing this level of expertise andprofessionalism to the building servicesindustry with their textile air-delivery socks.These are custom-built to suit therequirements of each location and arecurrently installed in 15 sites throughoutIreland.

McWilliam Sailmakers were introduced to thisopportunity for diversification by John Russellof the lOA Linkage Scheme. Since then, thecompany has worked with Bruno Panetta ofThermo-Logic Ltd, Aeneas Murphy of Brian AFlynn Ltd, Martin Mahon of Foodenge Ltd,and Harry Kaiser of Rockwell ConstructionsLtd.

A research project on fabric permeability andair flow patterns is currently being conductedin conjunction with the mechanicalengineering department of Cork RTC.

New Air-Delivery Method -Traditionally, airhas been circulated through metal ducts.With the McWilliam system the metal ductsare replaced by textile socks into which air ispumped from the delivery duct. The coolingair is expelled from the fabric over the wholelength and circumference of the sock.

Draught-free delivery - Since the air is notexpelled at individual gratings, the velocity islow as it leaves the sock. This results in adraught-free environment which reduces sickleave among the work force and reduces therisk of cross-line contamination in food halls.

No condensation - Another benefit of theair being expelled over the whole surface of

the sock is that the warm, moist air in theroom is prevented from touching the coldsock. Therefore, condensation onto the fabricis prevented.

Cheap to install, easy to modify - The lightweight of the socks allows them to besuspended from stainless steel wires attachedto the existing ceiling or walls. The socks areattached to these wires by webbing strapsand simple 'clips. In new installations it iscommon to find that other services obstructthe planned run of the socks. They are easilymodified to accommodate any changesnecessary.

Simple hygiene - Perhaps the greatestadvantage for the food industry is that thesocks can be easily removed and washed bya laundry. Depending on the efficiency of theair treatment plant, this is done three or fourtimes per year. McWilliam Sailmakers canmake arrangements for the washing to bedone by specially trained staff.

Sock-to-sock joins are made with zipfasteners to facilitate installation, removal andwashing.

Colour choice - For aesthetic reasons,coloured socks are often specified. A rangeof co'lours is available.

Easy access for moving equipment - Mostof the socks delivered so far have beeninstalled in the food sector. However,Airmotive on the Naas Road has installed onein its aero-engine plant. The socks can alsobe used in computer clean rooms,supermarkets, storerooms, and productionlines. Additionally, they can be installedvertically as architectural features in offices.

100% Irish-designed, sourced and made The fabrics used in the socks are woven anddyed in Ireland. This gives McWilliamSailmakers direct control over clothspecification and construction. Thepermeability of the material is monitored toensure quality control.

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Brian MulhareAssociates at Jury's

Pictured at the Telmicat standwere Fergus Cullen, BrianMulhare Associates Ltd; JohnSu11ivan, Tekincat Ltd;Michael Smith TD, Minister ofState for Science andTechnology; Brian P Mulhare,Brian Mulhare Associates Ltd;and Adrian Ryan, Poineer GasSystems Ltd.

Mike O'Oonaghue, GeneralManager, Mark Eire BV.

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Minister of Statefor Science andTechnology,Michael Smith,

ID, launched the world'smost advanced catalyticheater at a trade exhibitionheld a Jury's Hotel recentlyby Brian MulhareAssociates Ltd.

The Teknicat heater hasbeen designed anddeveloped in Ireland andthe manufactUring plant atKenmare in Co Kerrycommenced full productionin April of this year withJohn Sullivan heading upthe operation.

The catalytic gas heater,which produces heatwithout a flame, is ideallysuited for use in areaswhere explosive solvents orpaint sprays are used.Drying time in the auto-

repair industry is reducedfrom two hours to fiveminutes on re-sprays. Theheaters have also beensuccessfully tested inhotels, shops and publichouses together with fabricplants and perfumefactories.

The Teknicat catalyticheater, which approaches98% efficiency with it'sunique airflow system, willoperate on natural gas orpropane. Finally, andmost importantly, Teknicatcatalytic heaters areenvironmentally friendly.

Also launched to the Irishmarket at the show wasthe Italian-made Roburrange of gas balanced-flueconvectors and a veryunique air conditioningcombination unit whichfeatures an atmospheric

gas burner within a sealedcombustion chamber forheating with an externalcondenser for summertimecooling.

All appliances are availablewith full electronic ignition,built-in digital timeclocksand feature a metallicpaint finish. Heat outputcapacities range from6,200 BTU's per hour to46,000 BTU's per hour,while nominal coolingpower of the Caldaria 10 is17,2000 BTU/h. RenzoOrlandi, the Robur ExportSales Manager, observedthat these technicallyadvanced productsintroduce a new concept tothe Irish H & V indusThe equipment iscompetitively-priced andshould appeal toarchitects, mechanicalengineers and contractors.

Blackheath, the Dorsetbased gas radiant tubeheater manufacturer,displayed both thestandard U tube heaterand their continuoussystem which features aseries 3,4,5 or 6 burners,each rated at up to 30kilowatts. According toSteve Richards, SalesDirector at Blackheath, thecontinuous system hasopened up new markepotential for their prod -Csas the burners can beplaced up to 20 metresapart which gives a veryeven spread of heatthroughout the complex.

Warm air systems inmodem, well-insulatedbuildings do not distributethe heat thoroughlywithout extensive and veryexpensive ductwork. Inaddition, radiant systemstypically require 25% to30% less fuel to providesimilar conditions to theirwarm air counterparts. A10 minute video whichfully explains the system isavailable from BrianMulhare Associates Ltd.

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Michael Hayes, General Manager, Re-Verber-Ray Europe Ltd.

Re-Verber-Ray (Europe)Ltd. from Kenmare, havean established relationshipwith Brian MulhareAssociates Ltd. At theshow, Re-Verber-Raydisplayed their extensiverange of auto-ignitionradiant plaque heaterswhich remain very popularfor industrial heating. Allheaters are available withstandard 220 V control orthe unique Re-Verber-Raylow-voltage system whichallows a 25-volt signal tobe carried from the centralcontrol panel to the heaterin a light screened cableresulting in a significantcost saving to the

tractor.

erber-Ray have alsobecome the leading Irishmanufacturer for directfired make-up air heaterswhich are used extensivelyin applications where highlevels of fresh air arerequired such as pubs,function rooms,community halls andswimming poolapplications. On display at Ithe show was a direct-firedheater fitted with an AlfaLaval heat recovery battery(also supplied by BMA).This unit is destined for aswimming pool complex in

agh.

Mlchael Hayes, GeneralManager at Re-Verber-Ray,believes the growthpotential for their productsis extensive and considersthat mechanicalengineering consultantsare showing great interestin the equipment.

Agency AppointmentsMark Eire from Coolea inCo Cork commissionedBrian Mulhare AssociatesLtd as their exclusiveDublin based sales agentsto operate the 26 countiesin conjunction with theirvery successful agent inLimerick, Pioneer HeatingEquipment Ltd.

The Mark products includea range of gas-fired unitheaters rated from 90,000BTU/hour to 360,000BTU/hour, complete withoptional accessories toprovide fIltered, full freshair supply combined with amixing box arrangement.A balanced flue systemwhich uses external air forcombustion is alsoavailable.

Of special interest at theshow was a high qualityalumirlium (almg3)housing which,incorporated with theabove, provides a range ofpackaged ready-to-fit gasfired air handling units.Mike O'Donoghue, GeneralManager, emphasised thatas Mark are the onlymanufacturer in Ireland ofthis range of equipment,they can provideimmediate product supportand ex-stock delivery.

Mark also manufacture arange of oil and gas freestanding cabinet heaters, arange of steam and waterfan coil heat exchangersand ceiling de-stratificationfans.

Barry Stitch, ManagingDirector of AEL whomarket the CanadianRaypak boilers in Europe,believes that theirappointment of BrianMulh~e Associates Ltd asexclusive distributors for

Steve Richards, Sales Director,Grayhill Blackheat Ltd.

Ireland will result insignificant product sales.

The Raypak low watercontent, high-efficiencyatmospheric gas-firedboilers are suitable for

Iheating or direct hot watergeneration, ranging from

I32 to 973 kW. A copperfInned heat exchanger

Iprovides instant transfer ofheat from the natural gasor propane to the water.Their lightweightconstruction (300 kg for1.0 M BTU/hour) makesthis boiler range ideal forrooftop location andinstallation in thoseawkward boilerhouses.

Oil or gas-fired cast ironsectional boilers of Italianmanufacture from the Necafactory are available inoutputs from 20 kW up to679 kW. In the steel shelland tube boiler category,Brian Mulhare AssociatesLtd offer the Danstokerrange of units for low,medium and high

Itemperature applicationsfrom 185 kW up to

18,600 kW.

Steam generating units arealso available fromDanstoker. Dick Parker ofNordist (UK) expressed hisdelight that Brian MulhareAssociates Ltd are reintroducing the popularDanstoker boilers toIreland.

Complementary items tothe above equipment suchas Alfatherm, the packagedplate heat exchangerassembly - complete withpump control panel; AlfaLaval thermal wheels andair to air platerecuperators, together withalumirlium radiators, arealso available from BrianMulhare Associates Ltd.

Brian Mulhare toldBSNews that his companyhas now completed itsproduct portfolio and issatisfied that theequipment which wassourced through extensiveresearch over the years isthe best available from aquality and price point ofview.

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IDHE NewlandsOutingThe Institute's annual golf outingwas held on 30 May at NewlandsGolf Club. Fifty eight participantsplayed in perfect conditions.

The main event was sponsoredjointly by Hevac and H&V Saleswith prizes for the longest drive byBarlo; the Par 3s by KingspanVeha; and the "most golf played!"by C&F.

Ann Mullins provided the food onthe 10th which was presented byBord Gais and Derry KavanaghGroup Sales. It was cooked on aB-B-Q made available for the dayby Jack Phipps of J P Distributiwho also donated one as the maprize for the raffle later that eveningin the clubhouse.

The winning ticket - holder being"lucky" Jim Brereton - was drawnafter the meal during which thewine was sponsored by Heatequip.

An evening of crack and songensued well into the early hours ofthe next morning.

Coming Season'sProgrammeThe full programme of events forthe coming season has yet to befinalised but a foretaste of what isplanned can be gleaned from thefollowing"-

Wilo Pumps factory visit; SanbraFyffe technical presentation onSF2000; Heating Design Software package presentation byFrank Donohoe of Barlo who hasdeveloped a new system based ontried and tested methods;Condensing Boilers (Stelrad) - Apresentation by Davies of Fairview;Heating Controls - Presentationby Harry Ray of Dual Plus in Cork;IDHE visit to Monstra Convegno inMilan (12/16 March 1992); GolfOuting.

New Officers/CommitteePresident - Bob Smyth; Chairman- Joe Noone; Vice-ChairmanJimmy Farrell; Hon Secretary Ann Mullen; Recruitment OfficerPaul Fox; Development Officer &Convention Secretary - BillPenrice; Treasurer - KatrinaMcTernan; Committee MemberJimmy Boucher; Michael Melligan, ~Sean Lawless.

IDHE Biennial ConventionThe European Challenge -1992 is the theme of the proposed IDHEBiennial Convention which is scheduled to take place in Dublin on 8October next.

As yet, the full programme for the day-long event has to be ratified butmuch of the groundwork has already been completed.A government minister will perform the opening address with Eric Farrow,founder of IDHE (UK), chairing the morning session. He will also present apaper outlining the aims and objectives of the Institute, incorporatingreference to the Council of Registered Gas Installers (CORGI). He willdeal specifically with EC directives on health and safety procedures.

Additionally, the morning session will include a paper by Bord Gais onnatural gas, its benefits, the environment and the contracting industry; andan address by Claudio Vokera, inventor of the Vokera boiler, who will talkon gas boiler and their application in relation to the latest EC directives.

Winning streak continues! - Jim Brereton receiving his runner-up golf prizefrom President Bob Smyth. Jim also won the bar-b-q in the main draw.These two wins on the day were the culmination of a winning streak whichsaw Jim win a number of major prizes over the month of May.

President Bob Smyth presenting Paul O'Shaughnessy of Bord Gais with hisprize.

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4 Walkinstown Road, Dublin12. Tel: 01-522355/5222Fax: 01-516919.

Gapmag electro-magneticflowmeter from Manotherm.

PneumaticSwitchingA new position-indicatingpneumatic switch is nowavailable from proximitycontrols corporation, a DwyerInstruments Co. The Model4P2DO can be supplied with1,2,3 or 4-3way valves whichoperate as normally passingor non-passing. By pluggingthe exhaust port. switchesbecome simple 2-way on/ovalves. ~

Each pneumatic witch isactuated by its own

ElectroMagneticFlowmeter

Features include no movingparts. wide flow ranges andobstruction-free flow path.Details from Manotherm Ltd.

Platon has introduced a rangeof electro-magnetic flowmetersthrough distributorManotherm Ltd.

The units provide perfectaccuracy in a smaller. lighterpackage with wafer bodymounts, similar to an orificeplate, or with integral flanges.Sizes range from 15mm to400mm for flow rates up to1Om/sec, with an accuracy of+0.4% of flow velocities.guaranteed by wet calibrationtraceable to nationalstandards.

installation costs.

The boilers are suitable forcommercial and industrialapplications for schools,churches. religiousinstitutions and because oftheir ease of cleaning, inlocations where a low level ofmaintenance is anticipated.

Details from QuadrantEngineers Ltd, Chapelizod,Dublin 20. Tel: 01-6265711;Fax: 01-6267863.

They can be easily cleaned.even when totally neglectedthrough lack of maintenance.

Because of high efficiency, lowboiler resistance and verytight sealing between sections,flue diameter and height areminimal. This results in The new position-indicating switch by Proximity ControlsconSiderable reduction in Corporation. available from Manotherm Ltd.


BuderusRe-definingBoiler DesignThe entire range of Buderusboilers is of the easy-cleandesign with large gas passageswhich are devoid of fins, pinsand baffles. Such opensection boilers make life fareasier for the service engineer.Such a design. especially inolder boilers, is oftenassociated with low efficiency.However. with the newBuderus models the necessaryturbulence within the boiler toachieve good heat transfer iscreated by the burner. Theresult is a flue gastemperature of under 190degrees C and an efficiency of84%.

The boilers are of robustconstruction with asubstantial weight/outputratio and are made fromcorrosion-resisting cast iron.Features include highefficiency. ease of assembly,ease of maintenance andminimal flue requirements.

The boilers are covered withan 80-mm inslulating jacket,protected with a blueenamelled steel jacket. Nopart of the jacket exceeds atemperature of 20C aboveambient and standing losseshave been reduced to .05%

The boilers are qUicklyassembled and. at the sametime, rendered permanentlygas-tight by a flexible masticsecured between a tongue andgroove seal. This preventsdamage to the insulatingcovers.

PRODUCTS

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Landis & Gyr's Chronogyr REVIO programmable room thermostat. Detailsfrom Asea Brown Boveri.

PRODUCTS

individually adjustable camfor precise signal timing.Cams are driven directly by asolid shaft coupled to a yokewhich fits over the actuatorshaft. O-ring seals on theshaft keep out possiblecontamination in hostileindustrial environments.Large open/closed indicatorclearly shows valve positionfrom both sides.

Switch housing is anodizedaluminium with sealed coverand 3/4 NPTF access port fortubing. Switches have 1/8NPTF process connections andaluminium bodies.

Quick, easy installation onany valve is assured thanks toover 2000 available mountingkits which include drive yokeor lever, bracket, fastenersand other required hardware.Switches operate between 30150 PSIG and withintemperature limits of 32f min.and 160f max. Flow capacityis up to 4.0SCFM.

Details from Manotherm Ltd,4 Walkinstown Road, Dublin12. Tel: 01-522355/522229.Fax: 01-516919.

ProgrammableRoomThermostatLandis & Gyr has introducedChronogyr REVI0, aprogrammable roomthermostat, suitable fordomestic central heatingcontrol applications. The unithas two programme modesand combines the features ofa single-channel timeswitchand room thermostat, makingit ideal for use withcombination boilers, zonecontrol systems and electricalheating systems.

Installation is straightforwardwith a 2-wire connection anda much simpler wiring planthan would be needed with acomparable timeswitch-

controlled system.The REVlO is simple toprogramme and operate. Aslider switch is used to set themode of operation, whilepress-buttons give manualtemperature control andoverride to the next switchingperiod.

The clear LeD display showsboth the current time andtemperature (to the nearest0.5c). Graphic symbols alsoshow whether the current settemperature is on COMFORT(eg. 20c) or ECONOMY (eg.15c) mode and there is anextra symbol to indicate whenthe REVlO is calling for heatfrom the boiler.

PID (proportional, integral andderivative) control gives a highlevel of control based on acycle time of 12 minutes. Forsystems having a fastresponse time (eg. warm airunits) a switch at the back ofthe unit enables the cycle timeto be reduced to six minutes.If the REVlO is used withsystems having widetemperature fluctuations, theswitch can be set to on/offthermostat mode.

The unit is powered by twostandard 1.5v batteries,ensuring that all programmesettings and functions aredisplayed and retainedindependent of the mains

supply.Details from AseaBrown Boveri Ltd, WhitestownIndustrial Estate, Tallaght.Dublin 24. Tel: 01-522622;Fax: 01-522985.

New from NovaNova Plumbing & Heating Ltdhas introduced the ACV rangeof oil boilers, gas boilers andstainless steel "Tank in Tank"pressurised water heatersdetails are:-

ACV "Heatmaster Oil Gas"This boiler supplies hot waterfor domestic or commercialuse. Outputs range from1,000 litres to 2,500 litres perhour;

ACV Delta storagecombination oil boilers These range from 10,000 to180,000 BTU, delivering up to1,334 litres of domestic hotwater per hour;

ACV Gas storage combinationboilers - These range from60,000 to 140,000 BTU,delivering up to 1,000 litres ofdomestic hot water per hour;

"Tank in Tank" pressurisedstainless steel water heaters- These range from 130 litresto 10,000 litres per hour.

Details from Nova Plumbing &Heating Ltd, Tralee Road,Castleisland, Co Kerry. Tel:066-41354; Fax: 066-41354.

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Which Energy Source Does It Better?This is a question which is often asked but one which is virtually impossibleto answer. The simple fact of the matter is that there are as manyparameters as there are arguments which influence the choice of energysource for a particular project. Consequently, in an effort to demonstrate themanner in which consultants approach the difficult task of specifying aparticular energy source, what follows are a number of actual case studiescovering electricity and Natural Gas. Of course there are other alternativessuch as LPG and Oil but, when approached, representatives from each ofthese sectors failed to get copy to us on time for publication.

'THE CASE FOR ELECTRICITY

Adelaide Court, Dublin

Leo Purcell, Deputy Head of Marketing, ESB with Eleanor andTom Kelly, of T & E Kelly, Architects. It was their design forAdelaide Court which won the £5,000 ESB Gold Shield award forCommercial Developments.


which are cheaper to instthan separate units andreduce the amount of wallspace required.

The storage heatingcomponent maintains anaverage temperature of 15degrees C approx. and inmany instances incidentalheat gains will raise thetemperature to comfort level.The room temperature can,in any event, be raised to 20degrees C or higher bymeans of the convectorheater(s).

Water Heating-Water heating needs areprovided economically at thepoint of use by self-contain Qunits such as undersink,

.~

oversink or cistern typeheaters. Normal waterstorage temperatures is 65degrees C.

Space Heating ControlsOutdoor Thermostats Supply to the storagecomponents of heaters ineach location is controlled ona per client basis using anoutdoor weather-sensativethermostat ("Control Right")set at 15degeees c. One"Control Right" is fitted foreach metered supply, Le.each self-contained officeunit.

Indoor Thermostats Supply to panel/convectorsheaters and to the convectorcomponents of heaters in

Weather-sensitive "controlright".

These included the follOWingbenefits for thebuilder/developer:-

Cheap to install; Savings on~Iectricity supply costs;Individual metering for eachtenant; Easy to install;Flexibility in locating heaters;Free design service by ESB.The resulting benefits for theoccupier include: Lowrunning costs; Lowmaintenance costs; Flexibilityand control; No atmosphericpollution.

Heating System - Theheating system is based on acombination of storage anddirect acting panel/convectorheaters. Combined storage/convector heaters are used

energy-efficient andeconomic to run.

Architect Tom Kelly choseGold Shield all-electricspecifications for AdelaideCourt for a number ofpractical and economicreasons.

The Adelaide Courtcomplex comprisesnine self contained

office units ranging in sizefrom 110 sq m each. It wasbuilt by the County Cavandevelopers McGarrell, Reillynear Adelaide Road/UpperHatch Street in Dublin. Theelectrical installation wascarried out by Albert Cooney,electrical contractor.

It is an all-electric complexwhich was designed to ESBGold Shield awardspecifications. It won acoveted ESB prize for thebest Gold Shield commercialdevelopment 1990.Because Gold Shieldbuildings incorporate a highlevel of thermal insulationand are fitted with clean,controllable electric heatingsystems designed to makemaximum use of Nightsaverelectricity, they are very

Because GoldShield buildingsincorporate ahigh level ofthermalinsulation andare fitted withclean,controllableelectric heatingsystemsdesigned to makemaximum use ofNightsaverelectricity, theyare very energyefficient andeconomic to run.

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uderusThe - 605 Series

BUDERUS introduce the new range of boilerscompleting the 05 series which starts at 15kw.

The outstanding features include:

• . Low capital and operating costs.• High efficiency of 84% G.C.V. at full

rated output (91 % net).• Extended boiler life.• Option of fuels.• Savings on chimney due to minimum

flue requirements.• Ease of assembly.• Low standing losses.• Permanent sealing between sections.• Complete ease of cleaning.

CAST IRON BOILERS FOR OIL & GAS FIRING530-1200KW

Boiler section showing large gas passagesand absence of fins and baffles.

QUADRANT ENGINEERS LIMITED, Chapelizod, Dublin 20. Tel: 01 626 5711. Fax: 01 6267863.19

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The hottest prop

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j rty on the lllarket

Whatever the merits of a building, whatever its size, shapeor design, one particular feature can make it much moreattractive, commercially speaking. That's the Gold Shield Award

from ESB.The Gold Shield Award is ESB's quality symbol for a well

designed, energy-efficient, all-electric commercial building.Because Gold Shield buildings incorporate a high level of

thermal insulation, clean controllable electric heating systemsand the maximum use of Nightsaver electricity, they automaticallymean better conditions and lower overheads for the potentialuser. And therefore a much more attractive selling proposition.

Which probably explains why the Gold Shield Award is such ahighly valued piece of property.

For more information contact the free Gold Shield Advisory

Service at 765831 Extn: 7265.

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GFlakt AIR HANDLING UNITSThe type KLA airhandling unit of frameworkdesign consists of a number of sections, whichcan be combined to meet specific air treatmentrequirements.

Air volume 360-26000m3/hmax. total pressure 2700 Pa.

Sandwich panels made from galvanized steelwith insulation of 25mm mineral wool.

Coefficient of heat transmission: k=0.9 W/m2ksound reduction R1'. = 32 dB.

The type VLA airhandling unit of frameworkdesign consists of a number of sections, whichcan be combined to meet specific air treatmentrequirements.

Air volume 20,000-144,000m3/hmax. total pressure 3,200 Pa.

Sandwich panels made from galvanized steelwith insulation of 50mm mineral wool.

Coefficient of heat transmission: k=0.7 W/m2ksound reduction R1'. = 37 dB.

Flakt products are ISO 9000 approved

Flakt offer you not only the assurance of the •performance and reliability of system components but ~~111_also the know how, technical support and service from ASEA BROWN BOVERI

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"We go for gasautomatically at thisstage. It's far moreeconomical thanany of its rivals, andin a very energyefficient buildinglike this, it's theobvious choice"

Each floor has its own airheating unit. Air is suppliedto the VAV terminal atconstant temperatures allyear round and the VAVterminal throttles thedischarge air volumerequired to offset heat gains

in the space. Return air isvia the ceiling-mounted lightfittings, thus removing heatemitted from the fittings atsource. Radiators mountedon the external face of thebuilding offset fabric heatlosses and allow totalflexibility in tenant fitting out.The heating and chilled waterconnections to the airhandling unit is fitted withenergy metres.

The, air conditioning system,central heating and chilledwater system is controlled bvmodular micro-processor .electronic controllers locatedin each plant room.

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Part of the boiler room at Bolands Mill.

installed by MF Kent.

The Hoval SR boilers havean output of 1OOOKw eachand are fired by Weishaupt2- stage natural gas burners.When designing both theHoval boiler and theWeishaupt burner, specialattention was given to reduceenergy consumption to theminimum.

The nett combustionefficiency is at least 89% onnatural gas, with stray lossesbeing limited to 0.8% ofnominal output (due toexcellent insulationcharacteristics). Weishaupthas as standard a fast-actingservomotor which gives rapidcontrol of output on naturalgas. British Gas CertificateClass 1 and BS 5885 are thestandards used for thegastrain. All componentshave been awarded the ISO9000 standard and havebeen type approved for theEC 1992 standards.

At a very early stage in theproject, the developer, JohnRonan, decided to provide aninternational standard ofoffice environment andcontrol. It was decided toinstall a full variable airvolume system withperimeter heating by meansof radiators, a buildingenergy management systemand a sophisticated energyefficient building skin.

THE CASE FOR NATURAL GAS

Bolands Building, Dublin

When you mention theBolands building inDublin, more often

than not the first thing tocome to mind is the fact thatit served as the headquartersof Eamon DeValera duringthe 1969 Rising. It hasalways been a landmark toDubliners, and the new officecomplex which now occupiesthe site seems destined tocontinue the tradition ofbeing a "landmark".

The development providesaround 130,00 sq ft of officeson six levels, and has beendesigned to present aflexible, highly-servicedquality working environment.

The decision to opt fornatural gas was an easy one,according to Paul O'BrienProject Architect. 'We go forgas automatically at thisstage. It's far moreeconomical than any of itsrivals, and in a very energyefficient building like this, it'sthe obvious choice. The gasboilers are Hoval units,

each office is controlled by aSOPAC TA 380 thermostat.

Wall-mounted thermostatcontrol heater.

Timeswitch -Supply to the storagecomponent of heaters in

location is controlled byle switch with day

omission facility, to providefor interruption at weekends.Supply to panel/convectorheaters and to the convectorcomponent of combinedheaters in each office iscontrolled by a single timeswitch incorporating dayomission facility. The timeswitch is normally set to 'on'at 08.00 hours Monday toFriday and off at 17.30 hours.

Bolands Building - still a Dublin landmark.

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13.3c16.2c18.6c21c

Wet-bulbTemperature

1.02.8-3.4

0.32-0.37not available0.24-0.29

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Global Warmin

use water as well as air, thereis a also general worry aboutLegionnaires Disease.

One alternative to CFCs inrefrigeration - although rarelyused in domestic orcommercial refrigeration - isammonia. The elements whichmake up ammonia (NH) arenitrogen and hydrogen.

Traditionally, ammonia hasbeen used only in industrialapplications and there are

Ammonia

21c21c21c21c

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1.00.9 -1.00.04-0.06

0.331oo

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elative Humidity

efrigerant

able 2

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1112

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ew seriesects offollowing is a

will bearticles.They

etta of Thermoowledged asdent specialistsactising as aeland for the

refrigerant. This wet-bulbperature relates to thetive humidity of the air,is almost always lowerthe dry-bulb temperature.

vaporativecondensercanense the refrigerant at or

w the dry-bulbperature and, while theygreatly improve efficiency,dvantages are

hey are only available forduties above 40 kW;

- They require more cleaningand attention;

- As evaporative condensers

temperature. See Table 2.

Evaporation condensers,however, use a secondtemperature of air to condense22 BSNews, June 1991

BSNREVIE

This is the first article in a nwhich will cover various asprefrigeration in Ireland. Thesection of the topics whichexamined in detail in laterwill be written by Bruno PanLogic Ltd who is widely acknone of the foremost indepenin this field. He has been prrefrigeration consultant in Irpast 10 years.

TCFCsThe name CFC R(Chlorofluorocarbon) is takenfrom the elements which makeup the various refrigerants -chlorine, fluorine and carbon. R

While CFC's are known toR

damage the ozone layer,R

another threat exists - globalR

warming. The equilibrium in Rglobal temperatures hasincreased by about 0.5c in thepast century and the Tprediction is that the increaseover the next 50 years will be1.6c to 4.4c as a result of the R

greenhouse effect.

Table 1 shows some of the 4worst offenders in these two 6areas. 8In fact, refrigeration 1applications constitute only16% of the total use of CFC's inIreland.

thetern

Evaporativerelaand

Condensers than

Standard air-cooledAne

I condensers use the normalcondbelo

(dry-bulb) temperature of ternambient air to condense the canrefrigerant gas, and the disacondensing temperature can be

-Tfrom 5c to 15c above the air

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the cause of the outbreak wasidentified, it was given thename Legionella Pneumophila.A rough translation ofPneumophila would be "loverof the lungs".

Children are unlikely tobecome affected and the mostcommon sufferers seem to bemiddle aged male smokerswith an existing respiratoryproblem.

A peculiar property of thebacteria is that infection canonly occur by inhalation of anaerosol or splash droplets ofwater. You could actuallyswim or drink a contaminatedsource with no adverse effects.

Evaporative condensers havenever been implicated in anoutbreak of the disease in theUK or Ireland. Cooling towershave. However, any risk ofLegionnaires Disease can be

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LegionnairesDiseaseLegionnaires Disease is a formof pneumonia. It is contractedby inhaling the bacteria inaerosol form.

The name of the bacteria Legionella Pneumophila - hasan interesting origin. The firstidentified occurrence of thedisease was in a hotel inPhiladelphia in 1976, at aLegionnaires' (US ArmyVeterans') Convention. When

Demand tariff is charged onindustrial installations, therecan be additional savings onthe general electricity bill.

There are several systemsavailable for ice storage, withcoil-in-tank system being themost common.

ThermalStorageThis is perhaps the area inrefrigeration where mostsavings can be made - interms of electricityconsumption and energycosts. This would only apply,however. to systems thatrequire water chilling (airconditioning, dairies, etc.)

Rather than chill the water asit is reqUired. it is possible tofreeze the water into ice atnight. when demand is lowand electricity is cheap, and tomelt this ice during the day toprovide chilled water as thedemand arises.

With nightrate electricityprices only a fraction of thedaytime rate, the savings onrunning costs are obvious,but where the Maximum

several reasons for this ammonia corrodes copper andit has qUite an overpoweringsmell.

To give the same coolingcapacity as R22, the liquidflowrate of ammonia would beapproximately one third thatof R22. This is becauseammonia is roughly six timesmore effective as a refrigerantthan R22. For smallerrefrigeration systems thismeans that control devisesmust be much smaller, andthey can become easilyblocked.The approximate relative costsof various refrigerants aregiven below:

Refrigerant Cost per kg

Ammonia £1.00

R12 £4.46

R22 £2.56

R502 £6.29

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The Eliwell range ofrefrigeration and airconditioning electronic digitalcontrollers were introduced tocater for the complete needs ofthe industry.

One of their main featurestheir great flexibility. Theycan be adjusted to fit the exactrequirements for a number ofspecific applications such aswalk-ins, reach-in and frozenfoods cases, air handling unitsand heating systems. Theyalso eliminate the timeconsuming and labourintensive aspect of electricalpanel building andinstallations where mechanicalcontrols are used.

One example is the EWTB1000. This unit is a completerefrigeration plant controller,incorporating, temperaturecontrol, defrost controlmanagement, measurementand display of temperature,

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servicing the refrigeration andair conditioning contractorsfor the past decade.

Over this period they havebuilt up a portfolio of productssecond to none, with theemphasis on the highestquality with reliability andparts back-up. The quality oftheir range is matched withfriendly and efficient staff andthe technical knowledge withwhich the products aresupported.

RDL have always been verymuch to the fore in thepromotion of new technologydevelopments and this isespecially so of its presentrange.

Just introduced is a new rangeof microprocessor controls asmanufactured by LAEElectronic, starting withsimple temperature andhUmidity monitoring rightthrough to sophisticatedsuper-controllers withcompete system functionanalysis.In conjunction with DWMCopeland and their DemandCooling developments, RDLare now said to be the onlycompany in Ireland presentlyable to offer single stage R22operation down to -50 degreesCelsius evaporatingtemperatures, and this onalready-proven, highefficiency, discus compressors!For the best in equipment,

RDL, with offices in bothDublin and Cork, have been26 BSNews, June 1991

aSH REV/EVV': REFRIGERATIONeliminated entirely byfollowing correct operating andmaintenanceprocedures.

RefrigerationDistributors

CondensersThe heat-rejecting componentof every refrigeration system, itperforms the importantfunction of condensing the hotrefrigerant gas into cool liquid.The temperature at which itdoes this has an importantbearing on the efficiency of thesystem.

The condensing temperaturecan vary from 20c to 45c fornormal systems, depending onthe application and the time ofyear.

The graphs above right showthe relationship between bothcooling capacity and absorbedcompressor power, andevaporating temperature, witha change in condensingtemperature.

Obviously, redUCing thecondensing temperature cansignificantly improve theperformance of a refrigerationsystem. In fact, (with anevaporating temperature of 10c) if the condensingtemperature is reduced from40c to 30c, the coolingcapacity increases by 15% andthe absorbed compressorcapacity decreases by 10%.The life expectancy of thesystem also increases.

Ways to reduce condensingtemperatures are:

- Use of larger condensers;

- Improved location at thecondenser;

- Use of an evaporativecondenser.

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EHwell electronic digital controller from Fridge SparesWholesale

high and low temperaturealarm management, pressureerror management andauxiliary outputs for lightsand fans.

The front of the EWfB panelcontains a floppypolycarbonate overlay, whichgives the instrument a neatappearance and providesprotection against dust andmoisture. The instrument isdesigned to protect the controlcentre against accidentaltampering and unauthoriseduse, to prevent stock lossesoccurring. The instrumentuses two separate temperaturesensors, which areinterchangeable and highlyaccurate.

The complete range of Eliwellcontrollers and their functionscan be obtained by contactingFridge Spares Wholesale Ltd,

37d Dublin Industrial Estate,Glasnevin, Dublin 11. Tel: 01303466; Fax: 01-303672.

Prince O'BurrenThe Prince O'Burren is a new

concept in coldrooms - Irishmanufactured and based onpanels of modular dimensionscontaining a high densitypolyurethane foam. Thissystem enables 100%insulated coldrooms to beconstructed easily, efficiently

RSL (Ireland) Ltd._--------e---------

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The exterior PVC laminatemetal sheet is attractive,tough, corrosion-resistant and

sheets in strict conditions Panels are manufactured inensuring consistent quality an modular dimensions allowingaccuracy. A standard panel is greater flexibility in design and3" in section. The completed construction. The panelspanels are rot, vapour and offered With standard intenvermin proof, odourless... heights of 2.00 m; 2.200m;

2.400m and 2.800m.Increased heights are availablefor larger schemes.

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A 3" panel is equivalent to atimber framed panel using 6"of polystyrene or cork. Areafor area Prince O'Burrencoldrooms also provide agreater cubic capacity.

Prince O'Burren panels aremanufactured by roth-foamrigid polyurethane underpressure between cladding

and economically. It isclaimed to be superior in everyway to the old type timber andconcrete construction.

Prince O'Durren - The useof foam polyurethane panelsoffers many designadvantages over timberframed coldrooms. It offers100% insulation and a farsuperior K factor. 13.

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easily cleaned. It also providesa high standard of hygiene.

Details from Prince O'BurrenLtd, Unit 23, CookstownIndustrial Estate, Tallaght,Dublin 24. Tel: 01599288/599901; Fax: 01599905.

Grasso CoolingGrasso products BVmanufacturers a wide range ofcompressors to meet the mostvarying applications ofindustrial cooling, freezing andair conditioning.

The delivery programmeincludes open reciprocatingcompressors - single andtwo-stage - 23 models in all,with swept volumes from 130up to 1592 cum/h; open andsemi-hermetic air conditioningcompressors - 15 models inall - with swept volumes from172 up to 833 cum/r; andGrassoscrew compressorpackages - 12 basic modelsin all with swept volumes from303 up to 4876 cum/h.

The Grasso two-stage(compound) pistoncompressors embrace a largenumber of LP/HP sweptvolume ratios.

Grasso products BV alsomanufactures otherrefrigeration equipment, suchas valves,vessels andautomatic air purger of noncondensables.

Details from Grasso ProductsLtd., 4 Cropper Row, AltonRoad, Ross-On-Wye,Herefordshire HR9 5LA.Tel: 030 989 63311; Fax: 03098966757.

RSL-TheSupermarketSpecialistsSupermarket are highlyenergy-intensive operations.Energy cost represents asignificant share of overall

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SUPPliers of a complete range ofcopper tUbing for water gasheating and Industrial' ,Installations.

supermarkets refrigerationsystem. For example,compressors could be sharedwith the dairy display cases;similarly, a portion of the icestorage system's chilled watercould be usd in subcoding thefrozen food system's liquidrefrigerant, increasing overallsystem efficiency.

Details from RSL (Ireland) Ltd,48f Robinhood IndustrialEstate, Long Mile Road, Dublin22. Tel:01-508011; Fax: 01559592.

TRADECOUNTEREASY FIND

Over the coming months BSNews willintroduce a classified section calledTrade Counter Easy Find. As thename implies, the information itcontains will be aimed directly atcontractors, especially those in thedomestic sector. The various sectionswill be clearly differentiated making it asimple-to-use, quick-reference guidefor contractors seeking everything frompipework through to taps, mixers,valves, bathroom accessories, etc.

Continuity is the secret of succesfuladvertising and for as little as £375 perannum for a 1" single column insert inevery issue of BSNews - that'sapproximately £1 per day! - tradecounter outlets are guaranteedcontinuous year-long exposure to allcontractors throughout the Republic ofIreland, including members of theRegistered Heating ContractorsAssociation and the Institute ofDomestic Heating Engineers.

Niamh Richardson will be responsiblefor Trade Counter Easy Find and she will be in touch with all outlets over thecoming weeks.

Call Niamh on 01 - 2885001/213 for details

Calling all merchants, wholesalersand trade counter outlets!

The two basic types of coolstorage system designs arechilled water storage and icestorage. Ice storage is mostsuitable for supermarketapplications because it cansupply very cold air. Typically,the system depletes the icedUring the day. It thenrebuilds the ice supplyovernight, and also usuallycontinues to provide coolingdUring the night.

Further savings may bepossible if the ice storagesystem is integrated with the

By replacing refrigerantcooling coils with chilled watercoils, cool storage can be usedin conjunction with eitherdual-path or improved singlepath air conditioning systems,with or without the heat pipeheat exchanger enhancement.More precise humidity controlis possible with modulatingchilled water coils than withonloff refrigerant coils.30 BSNews, June 1991

operating cost, often equallinga store's annual profit.

The largest share ofsupermarket energy cost is forrefrigeration: Display casesrefrigerated 24 hours a dayaccount for more than half theelectricity used in the store.

As a point of interested, arecent study suggested that, inIreland, up to 17% of allelectricity used is forrefrigeration.

However, when conventionalelectric systems are forced tocontrol hUmidity, as insupermarkets, theirperformance is impaired. Theair in the store becomes toocool when the system isoperated long enough toremove sufficient moisturefrom the space, and reheatingmust then be used to achievea comfortable temperature.

Several technologies have beendeveloped to help supermarketowners achieve this optimalhumidity level more efficientlyand economically.

Of these, RSL, throughBaltimore Air Coil, offer suchsystem in Ireland. In factQuninnsworth is currentlyinstalling two such RSLsupplied systems.

Cool storage technology is ameans of shifting theelectricity demand for airconditioning from peak hours,when the cool air is needed, tooff-peak hours when electricityrates may be lower.

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"Kerry Tank" Main Event - Joe Warren "Well, I'm not givingit back" with Con Stack.

Saturday. my room mateand self woke to the sunstreaming in all thewindows (no curtainspulled) and made our wayto the dining room for amost enjoyable breakfast.

Off to golf. to that mostrenowned course at Ardee (Iwill never forget it - beingunder trees on sevenoccasions with no shot).Golf .... are we all mad?

Saturday evening the"Magpies" were out B....gy.Mer ... Francios. Tr...Y anda few others. Young Joedisappeared early but lefthis roommate. .. ...att . anexperienced substitute. witha certain tendency to fallasleep. A late night ...5.30am.

By the grace of ourtwittering feathered friendsI awoke at 9.45am and gavemy roommate a thump onthe chest. This had a twofold purpose - reactivatinghis heart and at the sametime causing him to wake.

Scampering to the diningroom for orange juice. wemade our way to ourrespective tee boxes for thescramble. a great game withMichael C...... MichaelO·D...... Larry K. ... and ourteam of P....oann and E. Mc...an and myself beaten by ashot on the last hole to theeventual winners.

Back to the hospitality suitefor a few G & Ts(normality). a good lunchwith a couple of pints. andmore sponsored wine byABB. Then the sadness ofdeparting from such a greatbunch of fellows. Thopethis event continues forever.

By "Chalkey Pocket"Was this to be the miniseries or the majormarathon of the year ... whowas to know? Sixty fourbattlehardened bastilions ofthe green baize bravely borethe task of elimination. Thewiley-wise whipcracking


Snooker Classiclamps. tables. 1V andbathroom.Friday night was veryenjoyable. Having had themost satisfYing mealaccompanied by equallysatisfYing wines - suppliedby BSS Ireland (God Blessthem) - and hitting theleaba at 2am.

ms Swimming Gala - Brian Mulhare (Winner); withcompetition organiser Dave Egan.

you for over an hour (T dobelieve this now happens ona frequent basis). Ieventually arrived at theNurenrnore. two hours late.

Having obtained the roomnumber and key. I made myway to a very sophisticatedensemble of chairs. beds.

CIBSE/MEBSCANuremore

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Once again the CIBSE/MEBSCA NuremoreWeekend has proved itselfbeyond any shadow of adoubt as the premier eventin the building servicescalander. A capacityattendance enjoyed anexcellent few days of sportand comradarie with newbusiness relationshipsbeing forged; those alreadyestablished being reinforcedbut. above all else. personalfriendships being renewedand strengthened. Ratherthan present a full-scaleaccount of the entireweekend - a task whichwould entail volumousproportions at any rate BSNews has asked for somepersonalised accounts ofwhat the weekend involvedmeant for variousparticipants.

The Jewel inthe CrownBy "Jack Honeyman"One of my favourite venuesof the year is of course theCIBSE weekend in theNurenrnore Hotel.

Having planned the workload. with the intention ofarriving at lunch time atNurenmore Hotel. I forgotabout that famous lasttelephone call which delays

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Cut down on potentially dangerous sharp edges

with Kingspan Veha high efficiency radiators.

Kingspan Veha rolled-top radiators are designed

to fit into any home. As the only part of a heating

system that will constandy be looked at well into the

next century, we appreciate the importance of

combining good looks with quality and safety.

A VOIDING SHARP EDGESWhether the radiator is required to complement

the clear lines of a modern home or enhance the

traditional features of a mature residence, our elegant

rolled-top radiators will blend in anywhere.

Add to this the fact that all radiators are fully

tested before they leave the factory - the kitemark

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Grand DrawAs usual, there were fourmain prizes for participantsto choose from, in additionto a whole plethora of otherprizes generously presentedby a wide cross-section ofthose from the buildingservices supply sector.Main winners were asfollows:-

Grundfos' Holiday For Twowon by Tom Scott; Tempar'sMitsubishi 1V won by ConStack; Philips Video won byLany Kane; Rottenberger'sCrystal Glass table lampwon by Paddy Clonan.

Thank you sponsorsObviously, the sponsorshipof those in the supply sectorof the industry contributesenormously to the successof the weekend. It would beimpossible because of spacelimitations to mention themall. However, suffice it tosay that everyone is fullyaware of - and of courseappreciative of - their verygenerous contribution.


scramble on Saturdayproved as exciting asprevious years.

Again the good weather wasthe major factor in theenjoyment of all.

ms SwimmingThe Irish Building Servicessponsored Swimmingcompetition was won byBrian Mulhare with SimonO'Ryan also figuringprominently.BSNews also heard - butcould not verify - that the"Johnny Weismuller Award"went to Seamus Morgan.

Finheat TeamScrambleWinnersMichael O'Doherty, LanyKane and Michael Curley;

2ndI Tom Egan, Oliver Reddy

and Frank McGettigan;

3rdPaul Mc Manus, BrendanStack and DermotMcCormack.

"Dan Chambers SnookerClassic" - Paul Able(Finalist) with DanChambers.

tight, proved to be a mostenjoyable experience and ademanding test of golf.

The Nuremore is in theprocess of switching over toa completely new IB-holecourse and, to an extent.the present 9-hole course issuffering from anunderstandable lack ofattention. However, this didnot take away from theenjoyment of the opening 9hole 5-club competition onFriday and the 9-hole

Mercury Hit and Hope"- Prizewinner Jim O'Keefe with JimSmith (Sponsor).

The "Kerry Tanks" Golf - Michael Curley with Paul McManus;and Con Stack (Sponsor).

"Dan Chambers SnookerClassic" - Sean CarroU~inner)with organiser/sponsor Dan Chambers.

devine right and this year itwas no different. Theformat for the golf changedin that on Saturday thenovice golfers had theunrestricted use of theNuremore Course for thewhole day while the golfershad the use of the adjoiningArdee Golf Club, thusrelieving the congestionwhich would otherwiseoccur.

Ardee was in immaculateQrder and, although a little

IEW

Dan Chambers (sponsor ofthe even) sought out eachduelling duo and surgicallyremoved them from variousdens of iniquity such asbars, boudoirs, and eventhe dinner table!

War raged over eachsnooker table and, despitethe desperate drudgery ofbeing distraught,disorientated and - darewe say a little inebriated fmally there remained thetwo superstars of snooker... Sean Carroll and PaulAble.

Paul ably asserted anadmiring lead showing hisauthority, but Sean, evercautious, cunning and ofcourse courteous, caressedhis cue with confidence.

As ever only one victor canemerge, and although bothparticipants played withprovocative plottingprecision, Sean's cautiouscunning stood him in goodstead rewarding him withvictory. AfteiWards players,referee and spectatorsreturned to enjoy anothermouth-watering morselprior to prize giving.

I look fOiWard to anotherraucous riveting repeat nextyear. See you then!

Nuremore/Ardee GolfBy "Ginger Bunker"We have come ~o expectgood weather almost as our

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commercial sales (25%) anddomestic (75%). Price is a bigfactor with buyers and the averagenumber of radiators installed in Irishhomes is six.

Some 45,000 domestic boilers aresold in Ireland each year and themarket is worth over £10 million.Gas boilers are the biggest part ofthis market and importers arestrongly represented. It isinteresting that while, in mostcases, the installer chooses thebrand, the consumer alsoinfluences the decision.

Central heating pumps is worth anestimated £1.5 million a year, withmost products being imported.

The continued growth of sectorssuch as plumbing and heating is stron Itied-in with both the overall health 0 :Jeconomy and, specifically, the level 0

activity in the construction sector. By andlarge, the picture is a positive one. Lastyear, the Irish economy experiencedbroadly-based growth, with some slowingdown towards the end of the year beingattributed to general uncertainty about thethen-pending Gulf conflict. The latestforecasts are for continued steady growth.

emitters is worth an estimated £18 milliona year, with steel radiators accounting forthe major demand. This is averycompetitive market segment, with mostsales being for first-time installations inexisting or new private houses with theinstaller the main specifier. This is agrowth market which is increasing ataround 5% per annum.

The radiator market is divided between

Quality Ceramics: John Byrne, Quality Ceramics with Willie Kernihan, Aer Rianta,Shannon; Kieran Kilbride, Quality Ceramics; and Neil Kelly, Irish Goods Council.

Rom Plastics: Michael Brosnan, Castleisland, Co Kerry with Peter Doolin, RomPlastics and Neil Kelly, Irish Goods Council.

Major Driveby Irish

ManufacturersPlumbing and heating manufacturers for can look

forward to aperiod of growth, particularly in the PublicSector. The completion of the Single European Market

at the end of next year is also expected to have anoverall stimulating effect on economic and construction

activity.

As part of a majorpromotional drive toincrease sales of Irish

made plumbing and heatingproducts, an exhibition tookplace in the Greenhills Hotel,Ennis Road, Limerick last month.The exhibition, which featured awide range of quality Irishproducts in this sector, wasorganised by the Irish GoodsCouncil in association with the22 participating manufacturers.

According to Stephen Hughes,Manager, Industrial Department,Irish Goods Council, it is part ofa national marketing drive bythis sector of Irish industry toincrease sales and market shareby focussing on the quality,value and competitive merit of the Irishproducts.

"The key categories of the plumbing andheating market in Ireland represent annualsales in excess of £100 million", said MrHughes. "It is a highly-competitivemarketplace in which Irish firms havemaintained astrong position by offeringthe best products backed by the bestservice. But there is certainly scope forwinning additional new business bybuilding on existing reputation andvigorously marketing Irish products".

He added: ''The industry is notcomplacent about competition. Plumbingimports amount to £20 million annuallyand at least 15% of these sales could bewon by Irish manufacturers. In theindustrial heating and related categories,imports amount to £164 million a year andthere is potential for Irish companies tosecure about £40 million of this.Marketing activities such as this exhibitionreflect both the industry's commitment andthe level of support for Irish productsamong end users and specifiers".

A recent report values the Irish plumbingmarket at £69 million in annual sales.Almost two-thirds of this is made up ofsales of pipes and fittings. There isconsiderable growth potential, especiallyin the market for plastic pipes in internalbuilding services applications, whichhasn't yet started to develop in Ireland.

Other plumbing categories aresanitaryware, showers and showeraccessories, terminal fittings and waterheaters.

The market for radiators and other heat

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Last year saw increased activity for thesecond year running in the building andconstruction sector which is showing apatternof continued expansion. The decline duringthe 1980's seem to have levelled off andannual growth of 3% is forecast for the nextfew years.This augurs well for plumbing and heatingmanufacturers for can look forward to aperiodof growth, particularly in the Public Sector.The completion of the Single European Marketat the end of next year is also expected tohave an overall stimulating effect on economicand construction activity.

Given the competitive nature of the market(and likely to become even more competitivepost 1992), Irish manufacturers are taking allsteps to maintain their Irish market share,increase sales further and develop abase forwinning business in the more accessiblem throughout Europe.

Bu , most Irish companies, export growthcan take place only if there is asolidconsumer base in the home market. In awiderange of marketing projects, such as therecent exhibition, Irish plumbing and heatingmanufacturers are determined to win thesupport of Irish specifiers and end users byoffering the best products, service and value.

Tony Cusack Wilo Pumps with Tony Cronin, Limerick; John Ryan, Managing Director of Wilo Pumps, and NeilKelly Irish Goods Council.

Neil Kelly, Irish Goods Council with Paddy Gill, Nenagh, Co Tipperary; Vincent Broderick, Myson; and MorganRyan, Nenagh, Co Tipperary.

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ParticipatingWilo Pumps - Pumps for bUilding services/all cold waterapplications; Kingspan GSP - Pipe insulation/tanks;Fergus Engineering - Stainless steel flues andfittings/fabricators; Quality Plastics- "Qualpex" H/Dpolythene piping for central heating. Underfloor heating andhot and cold water systems; Grant Engineering - Gasand oil boilers/solid fuel back boilers/stoves; Sanbra Fyffe

sh Instantor" compression fittings, GM undergroundfi Ings; Sark International- Shower and bath enclosures;Myson - Manual and thermostatic radiator valves(domestic and commercial). Motorized zone valves;Quality Ceramics - Ceramic bathroom suites; ROMPlastics - Water and oil storage tanks/bins/roadcones/boats; Glotec Holdings - Gas water heatingsystems; Bailieboro Foundry - Cast iron baths/litterbins/bollards/reproduction fire insets; Runtalrad - Centralheating radiators; Wavin Ireland - PVC and polythenepipes and fittings/cast iron fittings; Carbery Plastics - Oilstorage tanks/wheeliebin refuse collection systems;Austom - Copper and Thermal insulatedcylinders/boilers/calorifiers/lime fighters; WarnerInternational- Shower trays (resin bonded) Barlo Heating- Central heating radiators; Coca Heat/LimerickFireplaces - Coal effect gas fires/fireplaces; MidlandInternational- Shower enclosures/shower cubicle andoverbath screens; MFP Plastics - PVC drainagesystems.


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Christy Kane and Ray Colgan prOViding the entertainment at Newlands Golf Club after the IDHEannual golf outing.CD

And of course you get a world-beating yachts for many The full range of products iscompany wife!... Yes, it's the years. However, it is a seasonal illustrated inside, complete withlatest offering from business and the company has easy-to-read technical detailsMitsubishi. ..not here in Ireland been actively seeking a and the relevant prices.mind you ... in Japan. complementary product line for Nice one Roy.Apparently, Japanese some time.executives work so hard that Now it has found a solution...thethey find it hard to meet a production of textile socks

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suitable spouse. which can be used as an CIBSElMEBSCA Nuremore-Mitsubishl, along with a number alternative for metal ducting, Once again Nuremoreof other major Japanese firms, especially in high-risk cross-line delivered. There is absolutelyhave responded by introducing contamination areas such as no denying its status as thein-house company computer food halls, meat plants, etc. premier industry event of thedating agencies. year.The biggest company dating

0000Those who give so unselfishly of

agency is Mitsubishi's DiamondPrice List...An Endangered their time to ensure its smooth

Family Club. I kid you not! It running deseNe every praise.has a success rate of Species? Where oh where are

approximately 100 marriages a the days gone when, if you It was also nice to see quite awanted specific prices from a significant number of new faces

year.company, you simply asked for - especially younger ones -

But it's not a totally free perk. their printed price list? present.Mitsubishi charges £200 for a

Far too many company2-year slot in the datingcomputer, plus a further £200 if representatives stare blankly at 00:1

a romance leads to an you if you ask for one today.Mike Sheehan's golf goes to

engagement. Of course trading conditions pot! ... was it ever any other wayWhat do you think Fergus? have changed, general

11 hear you ask?circumstances are different, etc,etc, but they are no excuse for New arrivals on the home front

O:l:l::Jthis glanng shortcoming. have resulted in sleepless

Put a sock in it...That's the Hence, then, my surprise toI nights, floor-pacing, etc, etc. It's

wreaked havoc with his golf.latest ducting solution on offer I come across the Consolidated

I Welcome to the Club of Realfrom an Irish company whose Pumps' Interdab Price List.principal business activity is This IS a professlonally- Life Mike!

0 0 sailing related. McWilliam produced document, bound in a I Seriously though,Sailmakers in Crosshaven, Co board cover and printed in full I congratulations to yourself andCork, have produced sails for colour Kay.

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are growing twice as fast as

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