The late shift: Our pumps work while the city sleeps

As a facilities management provider relying on a steady stream of water tankers, our customer required an automated pumping solution to transfer delivered waste from drop-off skips up into the main holding tanks. With trucks arriving day and night to service the community, an set-and-forget solution was needed.

A customer who  manages waste collection and transportation for a network of commercial and residential buildings. Water tankers visit the centralised depot to dispose of hauled waste in on-site skip bins which then feed into the primary storage tanks.

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December product of the month: DE 25 Portable electric heater

Tired of the cold weather putting a chill on your productivity? Then warm up to our December Product of the Month, the DE 25 Portable Electric Heater!

This compact climate control unit is ready to make the festive season even better. As Jack Frost nips at your nose, our DE 25 guardian angel will keep you cosy with personalised heating powers. Its sleek, lightweight body delivers targeted warmth straight to your workspace thanks to a powerful fan that circulates heat evenly across rooms up to 67.6m3

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Heating tips for your holiday parties

Planning an event during cold weather comes with the added challenge of keeping guests comfortable. Providing sufficient heating should be a top priority when hosting gatherings in temporary structures like marquees or tents. With over 50 years of expertise supplying heating for events of all sizes, here is some useful guidance on choosing and operating heaters to create warm environments.

When setting up a marquee or tent for wintertime celebrations, the size and layout will determine the best heating approach. Indirect oil-fired heaters can duct hot air inside while the unit itself is positioned safely outside a marquee. Electric heaters with adjustable settings can operate from a single plug and be sited discreetly within an indoor venue. Running heaters ahead of time lets temperatures reach comfortable levels as visitors arrive. For longer events, fuel supply management prevents any disruption. Where possible, aim ducts or vents towards entrances so warmth greets guests immediately. Testing equipment the day prior provides peace of mind, and our engineers will always ensure units are running as expected before departing customer premises.

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Optimise concrete batching temperatures with customised boiler solutions

Concrete batching is the process of mixing the ingredients of concrete to produce a hardened form in predetermined shapes and sizes at batching plants. The concrete batching process requires careful control and monitoring of temperatures. Concrete is produced by combining cement, aggregates, water, and other admixtures in precise quantities. This mixture must be heated to the proper temperature to facilitate adequate clumping and hardening.

There are two main methods of concrete batching – weigh batching and volume batching. In volume batching, a volumetric measure of materials is taken (e.g. 1 bag cement = 35 litres). In weigh batching, the measurement is by weight (e.g. 1 bag cement = 50 kg). Weigh batching allows for more precise control.

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