February 2021 - Andrews Sykes

Andrews expands dehumidifier hire range with cost-effective desiccant unit

Posted Date 23/02/2021

We are pleased to introduce one of the industry’s most economical dehumidification units, which is available to hire with immediate effect.

The KT2200 combines impressive drying capacities with minimal power consumption and is specifically intended for use on projects where low dew point temperatures exist.

Despite being a high performance drying solution, this unit uses just 10kW of power per hour – making it twice as efficient as many similar products currently being offered by competitors.

Our latest models have been designed by a specialist manufacturer and incorporate all modern technologies to provide customers with an enhanced performance but lower operating costs.

Andrews upstages the competition to deliver reliable long-term boiler solution

Posted Date 19/02/2021

Last year, a highly regarded independent engineering company got in touch with us following repeated issues with ineffectual boiler units supplied by a third party. Our client was responsible for managing the facilities at a North East prison, but constant breakdowns were not only causing disruption but also harming their chances of retaining a lucrative contract when it next went to tender.

Because of this, the customer sought alternative units and turned to us knowing that quick response times and reliable equipment comes as standard.

Andrews installs heaters to accelerate wet trade drying in new school building

Posted Date 16/02/2021

The construction of a new block at an educational academy in the West Midlands was behind schedule, prompting the lead contractor to take steps to ensure the project was brought up to speed.

Wet trades and the drying times associated with them were causing major issues, with painting, grouting, concrete, screed and tiling all requiring completion before the next stage of the development could commence.

Prior to Andrews Sykes’ involvement, the client had been using a competitor’s heating solution which they quickly ascertained was not going to perform as hoped. With time very much of the essence and alternative equipment needed as a matter of urgency, they turned to our local expert who performed a site survey that same afternoon.

Pump hire tackles crippling floods to preserve busy train timetable

Posted Date 15/02/2021

The infrastructural impact of heavy weather on railway services can never be underestimated, with strong winds and flood water particularly disruptive. High volumes of rainfall can wash away ballast – the bed of stones that supports wooden sleepers – and potentially render the line unsafe until it has been re-laid.

Additionally, signalling points and other vital hardware rely on intricate wiring and power supplies to function effectively, and these become extremely vulnerable to failure when water levels become excessive. Flooding can even lead live conductor rails to short circuit, with obvious implications for both the service provider and would-be passengers.

Replacement heating system bails out major British retailer

Posted Date 10/02/2021

When the Direct Expansion (DX) units failed at a well-known food store in Yorkshire, alternative equipment was required on site immediately to restore conditions inside the premises. Our customer explained that their original system was not repairable and that, having received complaints, a stand-in heating solution was required immediately.

Andrews’ regional expert visited the food hall to determine the best way forward and recommended the installation of one of our high capacity FH2000 units. The idea was for our temporary heater to feed warm air into the store by using the client’s own ventilation shafts. A custom-made spigot was then made to ensure our 600mm ducting could be connected to the system.

Construction company hires pumps to aid road repair in Somerset

Posted Date 09/02/2021

The sustained period of heavy weather attributed to Storm Darcy has caused disruption across the country, with people in some areas even warned not to travel. Although the South West has not been affected as badly as some northern regions and Scotland, extensive rainfall has led to the water levels in rivers and streams rising above what is considered a safe level.

Because of this, there was an issue near the coastal town of Minehead where a river running parallel to a main road had risen so high that it was actually causing sections of the road to wash away. As a result, the road was no longer deemed safe for vehicle users and had to be shut to enable rapid emergency repairs to be carried out.

Global healthcare company seeks heater hire for warehouse staff

Posted Date 05/02/2021

One of the most widespread knock-on effects of the COVID-19 epidemic has been a huge increase in the number of people using hand sanitiser products. There have been times where demand has greatly outstripped supply, with manufacturers desperate to plug the gap and increase availability.

Earlier this year, Andrews Sykes was contacted by a logistics company responsible for the production of hand sanitiser following a heating malfunction at two of their warehouses in the North East. It transpired that the client’s existing HVAC system was inoperable and meant that a temporary alternative would be required in two separate premises located a few hundred metres apart.

Heater hire warms cast of much-loved British drama series

Posted Date 03/02/2021

At Andrews, we are well-known for providing the TV and film sector with temporary climate control solutions that discreetly enhance the conditions of a set or studio from the minute they are installed. While outdoor locations and large open areas generally present the biggest challenges, our industry expertise is such that we guarantee to always tailor a hire package that suits you.

At the start of the new year, a London-based production company contacted us regarding a potential heating arrangement for a converted film set in Yorkshire. Our client was actually put in touch with us by a different production house after being impressed with the equipment we had provided them on a separate project.