Xpelair’s Digitemp air-conditioning units are self contained and can be installed against outside and outside wall with two 155 mm-diameter holes providing connections to the outside. They use R410A.

Lindab has added perforated ceiling diffusers to its Comfort range of air terminal devices. The range includes models with circular and square faces and a special swirl type for delivering very cold air.

Airwell has joined the VRF air-conditioning market with the launch of the Flow Logic range of inverter-driven systems. Three different core systems can be tailored to meet cooling needs from 11 to 134 kW and heating from 12 to 150 kW. They use R410A.

LG Air Conditioning’s AC Smart central controller can individually monitor and control up to 64 indoor air-conditioning units. Its capabilities include setting heating or cooling mode, temperature, fan speed and fault checking. It can be accessed remotely using a web browser.

The Artel range of through-the-wall’ air-conditioning units is now available in the UK through DPAC.

Dunphy has designed a touchscreen controller for its Radiotronic 6000 digital burner/boiler management systems. This panel has all the functionality of a standard PC, including IP-addressable web access. The 48 cm screen has 1080 x 1280 pixels and 65 000 colours.

Danlers makes a range of time-lag switches that are easy to install and ideal for saving energy in stairwells, store rooms, student accommodation etc.

Aermec’s WSH range of water-condensed heat pumps comes in 10 sizes with cooling capacities from 166 to 672 kW and heating from 183 to 784 kW. They are available in the UK through AiAX.

Ferroli claims plug-and-play simplicity for installing its AquaSolXs solar water-heating system for domestic and smaller commercial installations.

Martindale’s E-ZE 150 electrical socket tester gives an accurate indication of earth-loop impedance — as well as wiring faults such as a reversed phase and neutral, reversed phase and earth, open earth etc.

AMS Pumps has become the first national distributor to work with Armstrong Pumps to stock branded replacement heads for next-day delivery — rather than up to four months.

Danler’s PIR occupancy switches for automatic lighting control can be installed using the existing wiring in a building. They can be used to save energy in offices, factories, schools etc.

Pictures taken using a mobile telephone can be uploaded in real time to an online gallery operated by Red Zebra Mobile so that they can be viewed anywhere by work colleagues, supervisors and management.

An evaporative humidifier from JS Humidifiers is said to have an energy consumption 150 times less than equivalent electric steam humidifiers.

Elkay’s Aquasafe electrical connectors enable electrical power to be used outdoors for purposes such as patio heaters and water pumps. They are available for 240 V a.c. or 12 V d.c.

Stokvis Energy Systems has introduced the A range of booster sets, which are designed to automatically control the pressure in a water distribution system, using pressure switches or variable-speed drives.

Glow-worm’s Ultrapower and Ultracom boiler ranges have been officially tested and sanctioned as delivering less than 40 mg/kWh of NOx, enabling social-housing and private developers to claim an extra point within the Code for Sustainable Homes registration.

Aermec’s HE range of air-to-water heat pumps for underfloor heating and cooling is available in 10 sizes with cooling capacities from 7 to 48 kW and heating from 6 to 40 kW. Chilled water is delivered at 20°C.

Wagner has added a range of silent air-sampling smoke-detection units to its popular Titanus family. The new units have high-performance fans and additional soundproofing to produce a silent-running system. The silent-running versions are available for the Top-Sens and Pro-Sens systems.

Merlin Power Management has responded to customer requests for a contracted service to guarantee the refilling of a customer’s fuel tanks for generators or other equipment within a designated time period.

Zip Heaters (UK) Ltd offers an exceptional range of boiling, chilled and hot water products, including the innovative new HydroTap — but it doesn’t end there. Zip has reinforced its belief in customer service by introducing a national product-support scheme, which provides breakdown cover, filter replacement and scale management for the lifetime of an appliance.

Raychem’s self-regulating freeze-protection systems have gone modular with the launch of Flexiclic. The new format makes it easier and quicker to install electric frost protection to exposed pipework and on roofs. Modules click together to create the required layout, and click-together T and 3-way junctions enhance system flexibility and deliver lower total installed costs.

Rapid Walkway is a versatile and economical solution to roof access problems. It provides a formal route for maintenance engineers and a safe pathway for personnel. The galvanised steel frame and anti-slip glass-fibre grid are simply bolted together and mounted on anti-vibration blocks. This spreads heavy loads on delicate roofs without penetrating the surface. The modular design enables a team of two to construct a 30 m run in under an hour. Optional safety hand rails can be easily fitted during or post installation. Rapid Walkway is delivered from stock, flat packed in 1, 2 and 3 m lengths and 90° corner sections.

As developers continue to put the squeeze on the amount of space allocated to panel building, Katko has added the ideal solution to its comprehensive range of load break switches.

Experience gained working closely with UK consultants with its FloCon and AquaCon system has led to SAV devising an approach to monitoring energy use at a localised level in extensive building-services systems.

Danlers’ comprehensive range of passive infra-red occupancy switches for automatic lighting control include the popular ceiling flush-mounted version. These products are easy to install, using existing wiring.

Decorating behind radiators is made much simpler by installing a Rotarad connection between the radiator and radiator valve. This device enables the radiator to be moved away from the wall to provide easy access behind it, without having to drain down and refill.

WindowMaster has added a versatile heat-exchanger system to its range of natural cooling and ventilation control systems.

Broag-Remeha’s Gas 210 Eco Pro compact, pre-assembled, free-standing gas-fired condensing boiler are available with four heat outputs from 87 to 200 kW, modulating down to 18%.

Eaton-Williams has developed a new approach to moving air in air-handling units, based on using a number of small-diameter direct-driven fans rather than a single large fan.

The performance of the cooling system in existing data centres can be improved by 60% using a cold-aisle containment system developed by Knurr.

Electronic time-lag switches from Danlers provide a simple way to save energy in stairwells, store rooms, student accommodation etc.

Honeywell’s MTA06 multi-function water-valve assembly combines the four functions needed for the point of water entry into an apartment into one compact device. They are shut-off, strainer, pressure reduction and backflow prevention by means of a double-check valve.

Stokvis Energy Systems has introduced seven Econopress pressurisation units to suit a wide range of applications for heating and chilled-water systems.

A hand-held infra-red thermal imager that can instantly reveal a wide range of problems in buildings has been launched by Testo.

EnOcean self-powered wireless switch inserts are now available in a high-gloss pure-white version. They were previously available in pure white, anthracite and aluminium matt colour variants, and the high-gloss finish is a response to UK requirements.

Mira Showers has introduced a mixer shower aimed at the less-able market, often referred to as the ‘inclusive’ market. The Select Flex has been developed from the existing Select mixer and is the mixer equivalent of the Advance Flex electric shower.

Frico has introduced a heat-pump version of its popular Comfortline air curtain. Suited to applications such as retail, business and industry, these air curtains can achieve an energy reduction of up to 70%, in addition to energy saved by reducing heat loss across a doorway.

PRI is trialling its new Home Energy Controller (HEC) as part of project to reduce energy demand funded by two Government departments, EDF Energy and other partners — ahead of the Government’s aim to roll out smart metering to all UK households over the next 10 years.

Mitsubishi Electric has phased out all R407C fixed-speed models in its Mr Slim range and replaced them with R410A inverter-driven models, which deliver much better energy performance, especially at part load.

Ferroli’s RVL range of air-source heat pumps is available in four sizes of domestic unit with outputs from 5.5 to 11.1 kW. The company also offers commercial units up to 700 kW.

Nu-way has launched a renewable-energy package combining an air-source heat pump and solar-thermal arrangement as an alternative for the domestic oil-boiler market.

The Ultramax R600 range of condensing, gas-fired, floor-standing boilers from MHS Boilers comprises seven models with outputs from 150 to 570 kW with ‘best-in-class’ NOx emissions and efficiencies of up to 109%.

Expansion joint specialist J&P Supplies has added to its product range and technical services and can now supply a complete range of pipe anchors and pipe guides to compliment its Stourflex expansion joint range. J&P Supplies says it can advise its customers on this important part of the product selection and ensure the correct match of pipe anchors and pipe guides for the expansion joint installation.

Mira has strengthened its entry level electric shower offering with the introduction of Vie. Introduced exclusively for the merchant/distributor channel, this range offers a competitive specification and competitive margin opportunities for the merchant.

Developed for use as a high-efficiency flashing visual-alarm device in fire-safety systems, the Sinesto flashing beacon is from Siemens Building Technologies rapidly attracts attention to an alarm condition by making use of specific response characteristics of the human eye.

KAC’s MCP range of modular conventional manual call points has been further extended with six standard variants that provide compatibility with all popular variants of control panel on the market. All versions use the patented ‘plug and play’ concept, in which a special terminal block is initially fitted with a simple continuity link enabling the wiring of the fire alarm system to be tested for open, short circuit and earth fault without the manual call point unit in place. Upon final commissioning, the continuity link is removed and the terminal block plugged directly into the back of the MCP. The different configurations are selectable during commissioning by connecting the special terminal block to the required terminations in the back of the MCP.

Solar water heating is a worthwhile long term investment, and with the introduction of its roof integration kit, Viessmann has made solar panels less obtrusive.

Sabiana has announced the release of its new range of fan convectors. Designed specifically for use in school, libraries, community centre and other public environments, the new MVA/F range has been developed to offer durability, safety and efficiency together with a sleek appearance. Furthermore, the units are tamper-proof, simple to install and operate and require very little maintenance.

Rapid Walkway is a versatile and economical solution to roof access problems. It provides a formal route for maintenance engineers and a safe pathway for personnel. The galvanised steel frame and anti-slip glass-fibre grid are simply bolted together and mounted on anti-vibration blocks. This spreads heavy loads on delicate roofs without penetrating the surface. The modular design enables a team of two to construct a 30 m run in under an hour. Optional safety hand rails can be easily fitted during or post installation. Rapid Walkway is delivered from stock, flat packed in 1, 2 and 3 m lengths and 90° corner sections.

Merlin Power Management has launched a new concept in generator servicing called Powercare Premier. Combining remote generator monitoring, refuelling and a rapid response 24/7 service package, Powercare Premier provides companies with a cost effective fully integrated solution for the care and maintenance of their standby diesel generator.