Heat supply for Country House

Asbestos was extensively used as a building material in the UK from the 1950s through to the mid 1980s. It was used for a variety of purposes and was ideal for fireproofing and insulation. When these fibres are inhaled they can cause serious health issues.

A Building service company contacted Andrews Boiler Hire due to an urgent request of a trailer mounted boiler, needed to replace at a Country House in Dundee. The existing boiler house had traces of asbestos therefore it was decomissioned and unable to enter. Andrews Boiler Hire recomended a 250 kW boiler unit as it only required a single phase supply. The 250kW site container Boiler, provides a fast and effective solution to a wide range of applications requiring heat and hot water.  We surveyed the site for a suitable location, due to the narrow lane, space was limited therefore a near HIAB craned vehicle was required to deliver the boiler unit and the temporary fuel tank.

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Healthcare production line kept cool

An international pharmaceutical company headquartered in London required a cooling solution for staff on their production line. They called Andrews Air Conditioning and within hours a site survey was completed. This organisation employs 100,000 people worldwide therefore it is vital staff are kept comfortable. The healthcare industry is worth billions of pounds consequently it is essential that the manufacturing process runs smoothly.

A site survey by an Andrews engineer determined that 15 Cyclone Dx Evaporative Coolers would work best in this medical environment. The coolers were placed throughout the site to provide efficient comfort cooling for staff. The Cyclone Dx is fully portable and runs on a standard power supply, making it perfect for use in a range of locations and environments. The Cyclone Coolers kept staff cool throughout the warm period during the production process. Andrews Air Conditioning has a wealth of experience when dealing with cooling requirements in the manufacturing industry, whether this be spot cooling or large scale process cooling.

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Hospital in need of urgent cooling

Heat is a well described occupational hazard. People who are physically active in high temperatures are at increased risk of heat injury. When the temperature soared in a Gloucestershire Hospital the building became distressingly hot. An urgent site survey was carried out following the hospitals management team’s request.

 

Andrews Air Conditioning Hire delivered 60 portable air conditioners which were placed throughout the building, including 2.6kW Polar Breeze and 4.1kW Polar Wind units. These products are fully portable and deliver cool flows of air anywhere in the room.  Amongst the units we also supplied several larger and more powerful models, the 6.5kW PAC 22 placed in spaces with more cooling demand.

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Showground event in Worcestershire requires temporary heating

A large marquee company based in Hereford required emergency temporary heating for a prestige showground event in Worcestershire. The marquee on site held sizeable crowds during a cold snap in February, and thus needed a suitable heat source to keep guests warm.

Andrews Heat for Hire was contacted to provide an adequate solution, with low outdoor temperatures necessitating a quick response. Twelve IG 60 indirect gas-fired heaters were delivered and installed, with hot air ducted from outside the canvas and into the tent’s interior. These models were specifically chosen because they are very economical, quiet in operation and fully portable.

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New Heathrow depot now open for business

Following 25 years of success at our Slough depot, Andrews Sykes have now officially relocated to nearby Heathrow – ten miles away. Our new premises are three times the size of the previous building, amounting to 50,000 square feet in total. The move was necessary in order to satisfy increasing business, with facilities including a training centre, meeting room and plush, modern offices. It is now fully stocked and has been fully operational since Monday 24th February.

The depot – located near Heathrow airport – is better positioned to cover the regions of West London, Surrey, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire. Transport links within the area are also much improved, ultimately enabling us to provide a more efficient service. Initially, twenty-one full-time staff are stationed at the location, but this number is expected to grow as the year progresses.

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Biofuel replaced by temporary boiler

Before a new biofuel power plant could be commissioned in Yorkshire, Andrews Boiler Hire was called in to conduct a pressure test. After consulting the manufacturer, we designed a system which would effectively override the problem the Plant’s size posed. The pressure test required water temperatures to be 30°C throughout the entire 120,000 litre pipework, in order to closely replicate normal working conditions.

The solution we came up with was to use a 500kw Boiler to heat the water, and circulate it in a continuous loop through the plant’s steel pipes. In order to maintain the desired temperature, the water had to pass through an extra plate heat exchanger to ensure the test was successful.

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Electric Substation requires emergency aid from Sykes submersible pump hire

An electric substation in rural Berkshire required immediate assistance after a relentless barrage of rainfall caused flooding in the area. Water levels of a nearby river rose too high and subsequently engulfed surrounding fields and the substation site. With over 50,000 homes’ electricity supply in danger of being cut off, the project required an urgent solution.

A Sykes Pumps technician surveyed the location and advised which equipment would be most suitable for the situation. One P2001 and two P3001 Submersible drainer pumps were chosen to supplement the client’s existing equipment. These submersible units were deemed most practical as they have their own power supply and these pumps are ideal for dewatering on a large scale.

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Andrews Heat for Hire assist historic heritage grounds

A famous heritage park in Leicestershire needed urgent heating in order to speed up a refurbishment process during the winter months. Two iron headstocks – preserved from the days when the area was a coal mining village – required painting and general restoration.

Andrews Sykes engineers visited the location and designed a system using poly-wrap; ensuring hot air was evenly distributed around the base of the headstock. It was decided that a temperature of 8°C would need to be maintained throughout the process to facilitate necessary coating and curing.

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Submersible Sykes Pumps aid anaerobic digestion system

A waste water solutions company in eastern England contacted Sykes Pumps following the failure of their existing pumps on site. Replacement equipment was urgently required in order to keep the system operational. We needed to respond to the problem immediately to preserve the plant’s functionality and prevent “bugs” used in the anaerobic digestion process from perishing. This practice has intensified in recent years because it reduces waste volumes and generates useful by-products.

An engineer visited the site to ascertain what would need to be provided. Temporary diesel pumps were initially supplied, and these were eventually supplemented by two electric submersible XFP100E units. Installation was then followed up by a handful of visits to the site to ensure everything was running efficiently. Subsequently the equipment has remained at the plant ever since, facilitating a smooth and continuous digestion procedure.

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Concert venue in Scotland assisted by Andrews Heat for Hire

When a conference facility in Scotland lost its heating supply at the end of last December, they needed Andrews Heat for Hire to provide a temporary solution. The venue hosted concerts throughout February but required emergency intervention to ensure attendees didn’t get cold.

We provided two FH2000 heaters and one FH111 model in order to match the client’s own system – which produced around 500kW of heat. The main arena has a capacity of 8,500, meaning multiple units were required to adequately warm the area. We also manufactured a set of false doors with appropriately fashioned holes, to allow the ducting to pass through.

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