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INCORPORATING IRISH H&V NEWS APRIL 1989

'Record Year forHeatmerchants'

More news from page 23 onwards

Insulation HandbookMECHEX'89Venue: R.D.S.Date: 11/12/13 APRIL.

INSIDESpecial Building Services News

Preview + Show Catalogue andAdmission Tickets

"BAXI SALES have increasedby 300% in Ireland sinceHeatmerchants became distributors last year," so said HughHowe, Baxi's TechnicalManager in Ireland, whenaddressing a seminar in Corkrecently.

One of the leaders in terms ofsales of gas fireside boilers inboth Ireland and the UK, Baxiappointed Heatmerchants asdistributors late in 1987. Sincethen sales have increaseddramatically, a fact which hasbeen attributed to thecombination of the Baxi qualityfactor and the Heatmerchants'stocking philosophy of holdinglarge quantities of all models onan ex-stock basis.

A complementary factor isthe fact that Heatmerchants alsocarries significant ex-stockquantities of other associatedheating products and accessories. Which all adds up - usingHeatmerchants own slogan to "Heatmerchants - The OneStop Shop".

Branches in Dublin, Cork,Limerick and Waterford meansthat Heatmerchants are ideallysituated to fully serve and

THE 1990 issue ofthe InsulationHandbook has shown realgrowth once again, nowcovering the products of over280 companies in the insulationindustry.

As a work of reference, theInsulation Handbook hasproved to be invaluable for anycompany in insulation or alliedindustries.

Insulation Handbook 1990features an A Z of

exploit the natural gas heatingmarket. Sales in these regionsindicate a degree of success inthis effort which was hamperedto an extent by a shortage ofsupply recently.

However, that problem hasnow been rectified with thecoming on stream of Baxi's newproduction foundry. Heatmerchants have taken advantageof the extra supply situation toincrease sales in the branchesalready mentioned but also topenetrate other areas of thecountry via their branches inKilkenny, Athlone and Sligo.

When asked to commentrecently on the prospects for1989, a Heatmerchants'spokesman said that, while thecompany had budgeted for a20% increase in turnover for theyear, results for the first twomonths of the year showed thatthat had been beaten by a further10%.

On that showing, and on thebasis of further analysis andinvestigations, Heatmerchantsare now confident that 1989 willmean another record year'strading.

manufacturers, distributors andcontractors for the industry,sections on building insulation,plant and equipment insulation,acoustic insulation andancillary products, as well as a"Buyers Guide" and a "Guideto Trade Associations".

Published by Turret Groupplc, the Insulation Handbook isavailable at a cost of ST£ 18.50,inclusive of postage andpacking.

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CONTENTSMECHEX '89 PREViEW Page 3Optimism Justified Full Group Participation on Walker Stand ... PerfectPumping - By Wilo MajorThorsman Acquisition ... IBS Mechanical SupportSystems ... Innovation Key Issue at Coppercraft ... First Showing of Glotec byQuadrant! Park ... Grundfos Pumps - the Name You can Trust ... Barlo'Quality Heating' Products With Style ... Industrial Roof Range from Vent-Axia... Manotherm - The Instrument Control Specialists ... Dan Chambers - 'OurFans Go On and On' ... Holfeld - One-stop Shop for Packaged Pump Sets.

FACE TO FACE Page 20With Damien Parlour of Tempar

NEWSDESK .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Page 23New Mclnerney Work Worth £36 million ... Arcon Enters New Era ...Coppercraft - Blue Ribbon Award ... Selecting Industrial Personnel, theManpower Way ... Gaelwood 'Phoenix' Breakthrough ... Firsafe '89 Exhibition... Vent-Axia Catalogue.

CIBSE NEWS ............................................ Page 24

BTU GOLF .............................................. Page 27

HARMONISATION - THE IRISH TIME BOMB Page 28

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Published by: Pressline Ltd., No 2 George's Avenue.Blackrock, Co. Dublin.Telephone: 01-831596/833179. Fax 832980.

Edilor: Patrick LehaneAdvertisement Manager: Joe Warren

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Printed by: Kilkenny People Ltd., High Street, Kilkenny.©AII editorial contents and all advertisements prepared by thepublishers, Pressline Ltd, 1988.

READERSHIP DATAIrish Building Services News (formerly Irish H&V News) is Ireland'sonly Building Services magazine providing coverage of the heating,ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration, sanitary ware, plumbing,maintenance and environmental industries. It is the only publicationcatering exclusively for these industries and its circulation includesmembers of the following:The Institute of Consulting Engineers; The Chartered Institute ofBuilding Services Engineers; The Institute of Domestic HeatillgEngineers: The Energy Managers' Association; The Institute ofEnergy; The Institute of Plumbing; The Energy Conservation &District Heating Association; The Mechanical Engineering & BuildingServices Contracting Association; The Irish Builders' ProvidersAssociation; The Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland;Small Housebuilders' Association; Maintenance Managers'Association. In addition,lrish Building Services News circulates toindependent building services contractors and key executives inindustry, Government, Semi-State and local authority bodies.Essentially. our circulation is virtually saturation coverage of all thosewith an interest and/or involvement in the industry.

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The plate heat exchanger

The plate heat exchanger (PHE) is constructed of pressedcorrugated metal plates which are aligned in a frame byan upper carrying bar and a lower gUide bar. The platepack is assembled between a frame plate and a pressureplate and compressed by tightening bolts.Each plate is fitted with a gasket which seals the channeland directs the fluids into alternate channels. The numberand size of plates are determined by the flow rate,physical properties of the fluids, pressure drops andtemperature program.Fluid connections are located in the fixed frame or, ifeither or both flUids make more than a single pass withinthe unit, in the fixed and movable frame.

Flexibility - Within a couple of hours the PHE can beredesigned simply by adding, removing or rearrangingplates within the length of the frame. Extended framecapacity can be supplied if the original capacity isexpected to increase radically.

Low hold-up volume - The thin channels mean that theliquid volume is low in comparison to other types of heatexchangers. This ensures qUick operation control andreduces total installation weight.

Lightweight - The compact design and thin platema~erials contribute to a low-wei.ght heat exchanger.A lighter weight heat exchanger In turn requires smallerfoundations.

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Great thermal efficiency/close temperature approach Plate patterns are designed to induce a high degree ofturbulence which reduces fouling and improves heattransfer. This high turbulence in full countercurrent flowmakes it economically feasible to use temperatureapproaches down to 1°C (2°F).

Features of the plate heat exchangerLow investment cost - High efficiency and thin sheetmaterials result in economical units.

Easy maintenance - Should a heat exchanger need tobe opened for inspection or cleaning, the heating surfaceis 100 % accessible simply by removing the tighteningbolts.

Compact - The PHE is extremely compact in relationto its capacity and furthermore requires no extra spacefor service or maintenance.

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MECHEX'89Optimism Justified!

Mechex '89 is the building services sector's first truly national exhibition showcase formany a year. The fact that it has come about at all indicates a new-found optimism withinthe marketplace and, more especially, a resolve on the part ofmanufacturers/distributors to use the event as a springboard to project itself forwardtowards a new period of growth and prosperity.

And indeed this confidence and optimism is justified. Of course there is no point intrying to pretend that all is rosy in the garden, but nonetheless, there is undoubtedly anupturn in the affairs of the industry.

Major construction projects at the planning stage are being announced regularly, themain concentration to date being on hotel and shopping centre schemes. Obviously, itwill be some time yet before they come to fruition and impact on the product supplysector but, already they have led to increased activity in the sphere of consultancy.

In fact,late last year and early this year has seen consultancy practices taking on newstaff, something which could not have been confidently predicted even as recently as sixto eight months ago.

Recent months have also seen positive movements in the domestic sphere.Generally, the economic atmosphere of the country appears to have taken a turn for

the better and brought with it a more positive approach from the vast bulk of industrysectors. This is certainly true of the building services and related domestic buildingsectors, which in turn has permeated right down to the product supply sector.

The industry is poised on the brink of better times. Opportunities beckon but,obviously, it is only those who actively pursue those opportunities who stand to gain.

Irish Building Services News wishes all ofyou participating in Mechex '89 a fruitful andprofitable show.




MECHEX'89

• Carrier high-tech is applied to historic Dublin - Ireland's first Carrier variable volume/variabletemperature (VVT) system recently supplied by Walker Air Conditioning to the Merchants Court officedevelopment in Dublin.

Full Group Participationon Walker Stand

The Walker Air Conditioning stand atMechex 1989 will include exhibits notonly from the Carrier Air ConditioningCorporation, but also from its otherdivisions, which are HRP Walker, WACChesterton, and the Fluid and FiltrationDivision.

Walker Air Conditioning will have ondisplay material relating to the Carrierrange offan-powered mixing boxes,electronically-controlled VAV systems,and the enhanced generation II VVTsystems. Carrier continue to lead theworld in energy-efficient systems and thiswill be the first time in Ireland that thefan-powered mixing boxes will beavailable for discussion.

To supplement this range andencompass the Walker Air Conditioningphilosophy of the "complete package".Walker will also have on display the"Walker Air Conditioning ComputerisedMaintenance Contract MonitoringPackage". This package enables thecompany to have a complete electronicrecord of their clients equipment andproduce for them, in addition to thestandard report, a yearly report

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synopsising the work carried out eachyear.

WAC Chesterton, the maintenanceproduct Division of Walker AirConditioning, will have on display for thefirst time its Dunlop range of engineeringadhesives and applied products. This is anew and complementary range ofproducts for this Division and will be ofinterest not only to existing clients, but tosome new clients also.

HRP Walker will show a selection of itscomprehensive range of refrigeration andair conditioning system components, suchas EDC International condensate pumps,Coldrec electronic control panels, Danfosscontrols etc.

Filter and Fluids Division will have ondisplay the Viledon range of bag-filters,which are constructed of a synthetic nonwoven medium and offer a very lowinitial pressure-drop and an extensive lifetime. Containing no fibre glass, these unitsare ideal for the food and computerindustry and complement the existingrange ofVokes and Flanders Filters.See Stand No: 10/12.

Perfect Pumping-ByWilo

Mechex '89, which this year covers boththe mechanical and electrical disciplines ofthe heating and ventilating trades inIreland, will be the forum used by WiloEngineering Ltd to introduce some newWilo products to the Irish market. Thesewill include the following:-

The Wilo ZI5 series (domestic hot waterservices pump) - This pump, which is anew concept for Wilo, incorporates adesign of pump housing which can bedismantled from the electric motorwithout using any tools such as screwdrivers, alien keys, etc.

It is available as a pump alone(designation Z15) or as part of a kit(designation Z15C) which contains apump, non-return valve, time switch andcable. The unit is 220 Volt, I-Phase andmeets the normal European standard forDHWS pumps.Max Head - 1.25 Metres;Max Flow - 0.6 M3/Hr (2.2 GPM);Max Working Pressure -10 BAR.

Wilo COe pressure booster - The latestaddition to the Wilo CO series of boostersis the COe. This versatile addition is idealfor the Irish market and is designed usingstainless steel piping (for potable waterapplications), Wilo Multistage Pumps,Wilo-designed switch box, brass nonreturn and gate valves, and is finished tothe high standards which Wilo expectsfrom its products.

It will be available in 28 basic versionsand will be suitable for either fire hose reelapplications or auto-pneumatic waterboosting.

The units are designed using either twoor three pumps and are suitable for dutyand standby operation.

The range of duties covered by the newCOe series is:-Max Head - 108 Metres;Max Flow - 37 W/Hr (136 GPM);55 W/Hr (200 GPM) with 3 pumpsrunning.

These units will be built in Limerickthereby facilitating fast delivery times toclients in Ireland.

Wilo Star range - These are verydefinitely the pumps of the future havingin-built micro processor control whichenables the pumps to automatically matchthe system requirements. They maintainan even head pressure at all flow rates,thus reducing the effect on thermostaticradiator valves.

Currently available in 1 inch, 1114 inchand 11/ 2 inch sizes, these pumps are veryworthy of inspection as they represent theideal solution to many heating systemdesign problems.

Wilo will also exhibit many of theirestablished products and full literature on

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The New Industrial RoofRange from Vent-Axia

Engineering excellencethat's right at the top

The addition of the roof modelsis part of a continual developmentprogramme, designed to makethe Vent-Axia industrial rangeone of the most technologically

vanced and comprehensiveailable.In seven fan sizes and

a choice of motor speeds,each unit incorporates anumber of features to ensuretrouble-free operation, evenin the severest of conditions.

For example, IP55 water and dustprotection; STOP (Standard Thermal

Overload Protection) and 'F' classinsulation.

Specially moulded in highimpact polystyrene, the aero

dynamically designed cowl hasbeen subjected to extensivewind tunnel testing todemonstrate its extra strength,

stability and durability.Attractively finished in pale grey,the UV stabilising properties

reduce discolouration of theouter surface, while the smoothinternal profile also helps toimprove the performance in airmovement.

With over 50 years experiencein ventilation, Vent-Axia have anunrivalled reputation for qualityand reliability, it makes sense toorder the name that 'comes outon top'.

Vf!t:M!!'].APV Vent·Axia Ventilation Ltd.

KCR Industrial Estate, Ravensdale Park,Kimmage, Dublin 12.

Tel: 01-900620/903188. Fax: 01-903418.

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• Wilo COe 3/34jire hosereel set - one ofthe new units available from Wilo for the Irish market.

MECHEX'89

all the products will be available at theexhibition.

To reward visitors who come to theirstand, Wilo are offering a Blombergmicrowave oven each day of the exhibitionto the visitor who correctly states the totalnominal length of copper wire used in aWilo RS 25170r pump.

If more than one visitor gives thecorrect answer, then all correct replies willbe included in a draw to see who the luckywinner is.

This draw will be under the supervisionof Pat Lehane, Editor, Irish BuildingServices News. and the result will beannounced each day at the end of theshow. Winners will be notified in writingof their success. Replies can only be madefor the competition on official Wilo entrytickets.

Wilo will also have some drinks andlight refreshments available to visitors tothe stand.

Stand Executives will be Tony Cusackand John Ryan of Wilo and TimO'Flaherty and Jim King of Finheat.See Stand No: 18120.


• The Wilo CW range ofsingle pump boosters isavailable in either 3M3/Hr or 6Ml/Hr versionswith heads up to 108 metres (10.8 BAR).

Major ThorsmanAcquisition -Thorsman, the cable management andfixing specialists have recently purchasedthe English-based company, Floor PlanElectrical in a multi-million poundtake-over, and subsequently appointedIrish Building Services Contracts tooversee the management and installation ofthe system.

Floor Plan Electrical is one of theleading access floor manufacturers in theUK and the only access floor companywho also design and manufacture acomplete integrated package, whichincludes access flooring; flush-floortrunking and power and communicationcircuit outlet boxes.

These new products, combined withThorsmans already-extensive cabletrunking systems, consolidate Thorsmansposition as one of the leading companiesin cable management.

Thorsman UK access floor systems areinstalled by a fully-trained and instructedteam of floor layers, using laser levellingequipment to ensure exact tolerances aremaintained. They are supported by amanagement organisation which providesdesign drawings and programme charts,and oversees delivery of the product tomeet the contract programme. IrishBuilding Services Contracts have beengiven responsibility for this function in theIrish market.

Irish Building Services Contracts are thelongest-established access floor installersin Ireland, first established in 1964. Theirlist of clients and installations is extremelyvaried covering the ESB, Board Telecom,AIB, Ulster Bank, Irish Life, HarpBrewery and Memory Computers.

Liam Stenson, Company Director ofIBSC and Jan Janssens, ContractsDirector, have both been involved withIBSC since 1964 and today they employ 18people. The parent company - IrishBuilding Services Ltd - has been acustomer ofThorsman Ireland Ltd's fixing/trunking range since 1974.

The following product information willgive some insight into the extensive rangenow available via Thorsman and IBSC.

Thorsman floor panels - Thorsmanfloor panels are approved to PSASpecification, MOB 08-80 I, and have class"0" spread of flame as required byBuilding Regulations.

The unique wrap-around design of aone-piece box tray with sides mechanicallycrimped to the top sheet provides a fullyencapsulated shell, as well as an edgestrength and stability which is unrivalled.The sound absorbing qualities of a highdensity particle board infill provide a solidquietness underfoot.

The panels are screw-fixed to thepedestal head which ensures earthbonding to pedestal fixing head in

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F84Case: painted aluminium alloy or heavy-duty nylon.Crystal: glass.Double bourdon spring: phosphor bronze with bimetalcompensator.White dial with black numbers.Chromium plated ring - dust proof.Copper capillary with braided copper or PVC insulation.Available styles: bottom or back connection surface orflush mount.Case sizes: 52 - 60 - 80 -100 -130 -150 - mm.

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compliance to lEE Regulations. Panels areindividually marked as part the company'sown Quality Con rol System. Pedestalsare manufactured from galvanised steelbase plates, riveted to a tubular galvanisedpillar. The top section is threaded to allow20 mm of adjustment. The pedestal headhas panel locating rings and fixing holesfor securing the panels.

The purpose-developed, two-partadhesive provides a stability whichexceeds the pedestal swing testrequirement of MOB 08-801. A full rangeof accessories is available including ramps,steps, expansion joints, fire barriers andair grills.

Floor outlet boxes - Thorsman flooroutlet boxes for raised access floorsdesigned to be flexible, functional, easy toinstall or when necessary repositioned.They cater for all power, communicationsand data connections including the IBMLAN.

There are three boxes in the range:Type 500 has a hard-wearing colour trimand caters for all types of power,communications and data connections;Type 400 also includes the above features,but is used where space is limited and suitsfloor voids between 60 mm and 90 mm. Itshould only be used with full access floorsdue to space limitations;Type 300 is for use when no carpet trim isrequired.

Integrated flush-floor trunking Situated level with the floor panel,removal of a 200 mm cover plate allowseasy direct access to cable. The benefit, ofcourse, is that new cables, outlets ormodification work can be carried out withminimal disturbance to the workingenvironment. The space between the paneland sub-floor is, therefore, free for use by

other services. Sliding shutters in trunkingenables moulded on connections forremote floor outlet units, such as Electrakand Multipoint, to be incorporated.

Under-panel trunking - Using thefloor panel as a cover, the under-paneltrunking is fitted to the pedestal, therebyallowing easy direct access to cables.Moulded-on plug-tops can be taken fromthe floor void into the trunking withoutinterfering with other floor panels.

The versatility of this system is that itcan be retro-fitted to speculative typedevelopments, when a tennant has beenappointed any additional lay-ininstallations of special cables can behoused, especially where range bendingradii are used.

Electrak can be fitted to the centrecompartment.

The system has knock-out sections forcross-overs to provide connections toremote floor outlet units. Floor outletunits can be fitted in panel directly abovethe trunking. Gaskets between thetrunking top and floor panel prevent noisetransfer.

In-cavity trunking - Steel trunking,complete with screw fixed cover, isavailable in one, two or threecompartments to provide sealed cablemanagement control in the floor void. Thetrunking side has conduit knockouts withdrop-in flyover bridges for feeding toremote floor outlet units. Connectionboxes can also be mounted besidetrunking to make these connections andthese accommodate the installation ofterminals on connector blocks. Allnecessary functions are provided andmodification changes can be provided onsite.See Stand No: 11.

MECHEX'89

InnovationKey Issue atCoppercraftRecent developments at Coppercraft Ltdhave seen brothers Dave and TerryMadigan pioneer some majorbreakthroughs in the development ofunique applications in respect of heatexchangers.

A number of new products haveresulted, most notably those for thecommercial/industrial sector and thedomestic sector.

At their stand in the RDS Coppercraftwill have two working examples of largespecially-developed heat exchangers ondisplay while the award-winning Alfacraftdomestic unit will also be on view.

Additionally, a computer facility will beon offer which utilises a software packagedeveloped specifically for one ofCoppercraft's principals - Alfa Lavel which can simulate virtually any type ofcircumstance and produce workingsolutions.

Alfacraft is undoubtedly the latest starin the Coppercraft line-up, coming toMechex as it does fresh from its awardwinning presence at the recent BrighterHomes & DIY Exhibition.

It is a unique product, conceived andbrought to fruition by Dave and TerryMadigan. It employs an innovativeconcept for application in the domestichot water sector which will vastly improveheat transfer and efficiency in this area.

In recent ydlrs there have beensignificant improvements in oil and gas-

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IBS MechanicalSupport SystemsIrish Building Services are showing theircomprehensive range of mechanicalservices support systems and are fullypromoting the Mupro range of air ductsupports and fixings, some of which arebeing displayed for the first time.

A new addition to the alreadysuccessful Mupro pipe clamp supportsystem is the Mupro easy clamp which islined pipe clamp suitable for fixing pipesup to 2" diameter. This is also beingexhibited for the first time.

Irish Building Services celebrate their25th year in business this year and as suchhave the back-up and support systemscombining this experience in place toprovide a comprehensive product supplypackage, coupled with an excellentmixture of service, technical design andpractical assistance where required.See Stand No: 11


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MECHEX'89fired boilers but, unfortunately, to datethere has been no correspondingdevelopment to take advantage in thetransfer to this improved heat into thedomestic hot water system.

The traditional method employed byestablished systems has been the indirectcopper cylinder. The boiler water flowsthrough a coil of copper tubing fittedinside the storage cylinder which transfersthe boiler water heat into the stored water.Typical average heat-up time is two hoursplus.

However, the new system devised byCoppercraft Ltd operates completelydifferently. It comprises three basicelements - a plate heat exchanger; a

• Picture shows from left: Bronze pump; the A/jacraft heat exchanger; and the thermostat. Furtherrefinements - including the addition ofan extra thermostat - have since been incorporated into the systempictured above.

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Dublin 12.Tel: (01)501399 0 nuCion mel (052) 22822

bronze pump; and two strap-onthermostats. It is \1sed in conjunction witha direct copper cylinder, i.e., one with nocoil.

The bronze pump sends a flow of coldwater from the bottom of the cylinderthrough the heat exchanger whichinstantly heats it to the requiredtemperature by transferring the heat of theboiler water as it flows through theexchanger in the opposite direction.

An important point to note at thisjuncture is that the domestic water andboiler water never touch ... only the heat istransferred.

The heated domestic water is fed backinto the top of the cylinder, the point fromwhich all taps and outlets are supplied. Ifthis hot water is not required immediately,it travels down into the cylinder until thehot water level reaches the strap-onthermostats which switch off the bronzepump.

Principal advantages are that (a) Instanthot water is available when the boiler isoperating; (b) There is a continuous flowof hot water; (c) Cylinder contents heat-upis much quicker; (d) It becomes economicto use the boiler to heat water in summeras well as winter; (e) There is no longer aneed to pre-plan bath times.See Stand 0: 54.

First Showingof Glotec byQuadrant/ParkQuadrant Engineering Ltd will beexhibiting the latest Buderus boilers,Riello oil and gas burners and KromSchroder gas trains. Examples of Logstorpre-insulated piping will be on displayalso.

In recent weeks Quadrant have beenappointed agents for Bradlee steamboilers. Bradlee boilers, well-known inIreland are now part of the John JeffreysGroup. There will be a 1000 lb. per hourboiler on display and John Jelley, SalesDirector, John Jeffrey & Co Ltd, will be inattendance.




Quadrant have also been appointedagents for Coster Controls of Italy. Costermanufacture a wide range of controls fordomestic and industrial applications,including electronic temperatureregulators, optimizers, electronic mixingvalves, sequential controllers, gas leakagesensing equipment and 3-way valves withactuators.

Smedegaard Pumps of Dundalk willalso be represented with a wide selectionof their pump range.

Park Heating Ltd - a subsidiary ofQuadrant Engineers Ltd - will beshowing examples of Le Blanc Combi typegas boilers from France and Filiberti gasboilers from Italy, as well as various typesof gas-fired convector heaters.

The main talking point of the exhibitionhowever, is expected to be the Irishmanufactured gas condensing boiler Glotec. This will be its very first showingat a major heating exhibition in Ireland.

Already users of the many boilers nowinstalled are testifying to their highfficiency and low operating costs.

Multiple installation are already in use inhotels, etc, where they have replacedtraditional boilers for central heating andDHW purposes. Michael Vaughan andJohn Wood will be on hand to answer anyqueries and to explain the technologywhich is American in origin.See Stand No: 32/34.

MECHEX'89

• Barlo's Balmoral domestic boiler can befitted almost anywhere to suit individuals requirements.

One source for all your pumps

HOLFELD PUMPS ra STILLORGAN, DUBLIN.TEL: (01) 887361.

TLX: 93400 HLFD El.




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• Examplesfrom the Grundfos industrialpump range. They include (left to right): the NM/ NP endsuctionpump; the CR vertical multistage in-line pump; the LM/LP single stage in-line pump, and a smaller CRcentrifugalpump.

Grundfos Pumps - The NameYou Can Trust

Since it formation in 1945, Grundfos hasgrown into a truly international operationwith its own companies in countriesstretching from Scandinavia to Nigeria,the United States to Australia andSingapore to Ireland. Yet, despite the factthat there are only 21 operating companieswithin the Group worldwide, theimportance of Ireland is reflected in thefact that one of these is based in Dublin.

Of course, in addition to these, there arealso many agents and distributors invarious countries throughout the world


which are so located as to ensure theavailability of Grundfos products invirtually every country.

Research and development are offundamental importance to Grundfos,and the Group continues to increase itslevel of R&D funding. Thanks to theseinvestments, features like outstandingindustrial design, advanced electronicsand the use ofhigh-tech materials willcontinue to be the hallmarks of the rangein the 1990s.

The importance of using stainless steel

components throughout cannot be overemphasised in respect of any pumpingrequirement.

New standards of operational efficiencyhave been achieved by the fabrication ofthese light yet strong and corrosion-freecomponents.

During the development stage of thesepumps particular attention was paid toachieving a high degree of operationalreliability and efficiency. Simplicity ofdesign coupled with the standardisation ofcomponents has ensured that, once apump is installed and operating for longperiods, routine maintenance is reduced toan absolute minimum. Even when a majoroverhaul is necessary, the pumps can bestripped down to component form quicklyand simply.

Nonetheless, the many factors - suchas technical excellence, production"know-how", investment in R&D andmachine tools - which make theforegoing features possible are but oneside of the Grundfos story. Perhaps evenmore important is the understanding andfriendly relationship that has been formedbetween the company and its manycustomers and eventual end-users.

It was to strengthen this aspect of theGrundfos service offering that Grundfos(Ireland) was formed nearly four yearsago. In addition to providing astockholding facility from whichappointed distributors can draw supplies,technical and educational support isavailable at all times.

Grundfos personnel can be contacteddirectly with particular problems orunusual application requirements, and arewilling to travel to specific venues whennecessary to provide technical advice andassistance free of charge.

Finally, the refinements afforded bytechnological breakthroughs have alsomeant more efficient production methodswith the end result of less expensivepumps. One a comparative basis - andespecially taking into account the lowenergy usage and greater performance andefficiency - Grundfos pumps are themost cost-effective units in themarketplace.

Not that quality suffers. As theforegoing illustrates, its clear why thename Grundfos is synonymous withquality pump technology. This is true ofthe entire range, from the populardomestic hot water circulator - Grundfosare in fact the world's foremost producerof domestic irculators with over 50% of allworldwide sales in this sector - to thelargest submersible borehole pump.

For industrial/commercialapplications, Grundfos has a wide rangeof hot water circulators, together withboiler feed, booster and general servicepumps.See Stand No: 6/8.

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VEHAMake Sure It Is A

KilSspall VehaRADIATOR

The Superior Rolled Topped High Output Radiatormanufactured in Wicklow in one of Europe's most

modern plants, meeting the imports head-on.

Come and meet us at Mechex orPhone 0404-67278

Thorsmans the FixingSpecialist in Drogheda.

For professionals in the building trade there is a constantneed for professional fixings.

Fixings adapted to Irish building materials and withspecified and proven performance.

65 enthusiastic people at Thorsmans in Droghedaproduce and market a range of fixings that covers allmaterials, loads and specifications.

From simple Thorsman plugs to large acid proofTorgrip expansion bolts for the toughest of conditions.

All products are tailormade for their specific app-

lications and with highest standard of product design,performance and quality.

A standard which is successful in the most demanding of international markets and are verified by extensivetests by I1RS.

Thorsman Ireland Ltd.Factory and sales: Donore Road, Drogheda, Co. Louth

Telephone 041 36541. Telex 31824 TIlL ElERICSSON ~

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MECHEX'89Barlo - 'Quality HeatingProducts with Style'

• Radiators .... from Barlo.

Barlo Heating Ltd, one of Ireland'sleading domestic radiator manufacturers,now markets a comprehensive range ofheating products.

The new 35 mm fin high-output"Superheat" range of rolled-top radiatorsand convectors includes over ISO stocksizes and four heights - 16, 20, 24 and 28inch and a wide range of standard widths.Special sizes for awkward areas areavailable to order.

The convectors have a high output35mm flue of a unique design whichprovides greater heat transfer than mostother radiators on the market. Barlo'sround-top radiators are safer and easier toclean and come in a superb new paintfinish and wrapped in re-designedpackaging incorporating electronicallyprinted labelling of sizes and completewith their own brackets.

The Barlo Blenheim and Balmoral arelightweight room-sealed wall-mounteddomestic gas boilers for use with fullypumped systems. Barlo boilers are anatural match for the style and efficiencyof Barlo radiators. Barlo Blenheim andBalmoral Boilers are quality inspected andtested individually during production andat final assembly.

Every aspect of the Barlo range of gasboilers has been designed for quiet,reliable operation and easy servicing. A!Icomponents have been selected for theirreliability and are located on a robustframe, with accessibility in mind. Therange includes models suitable for usewith natural gas and LPG.

The Balmoral features a multidirectional fan-assisted flue so it can be


OnO 01"",,,,,,-01_and_-four-"'holi1A16" 20'.24' 28'

sited almost anywhere. The compactdimensions allow for fitting flush withmodern kitchen units, while waterconnections can be angled through 90° toprovide for a wide range of individualapplications. The boiler has fullysequential micro-processor-controlledignition systems which minimises gasconsumption and provides for totallyautomatic operation.

The precision-made copper heatexchangers, with high-limit thermostatand built-in pump over-run, give the BarloBalmoral an 80% efficiency.

To complement the range ofradiatorsand boilers, Barlo also has a range ofradiator valves, controls and insulation.Barlo controls ensure that you get the bestout of your heating system in terms ofcomfort and economy. Carefully selectedfor simple insulation and operation, Barlocontrols are compatible with most systemsand provide excellent long-term reliability.The comprehensive range includes anultra-modern electronic programme withindependent weekday/weekend control,an elegant room thermostat and robustuncomplicated motorised valves.Masterflex is Barlo's pipe insulation and ismade from closed-cell polyethylene andcomes semi-slit to fit over existingpipework quickly and easily. Masterflex isflexible and resistant and "memorises" itsoriginal shape, so snaps back to its normalcylindrical form after being slipped overpipework.

The comprehensive range of heatingproducts from Barlo are indeed "Quality Heating Products with Style".See Stand No: S.

Kingspan Veha - a new force inradiatorsKingspan Veha is the most recentacquisition of the Kingspan Group, therapidly-expanding and highly-successfulbuilding products Group, which has sevenmanufacturing plants in the UK andIreland. The name Veha has beensynonymous throughout the UK andIreland - North and South - withradiators. To the name Veha, Kingspanhas been added, itself renowned for itsquality and innovative building productsand systems. Hence Kingspan Veha.

The combined strengths of bothorganisations will be brought to bear onall aspects of the heating business. Themarketing strengths and the ingenuity ofboth research and developmentdepartments will be used to the advantageof the many merchants stocking KingspanVeha proJucts.

Very few companies in this industry arebetter placed than Kingspan Veha to makesuch an important contribution to thechanging and challenging situation of theheating industry. It has always been theirpolicy to promote and maintain thehighest possible standards of design andworkmanship, both in their own productsand within the industry as a whole.

Not only has safety not beencompromised in the Kingspan Veharadiator design - in fact, safety comesfirst. There is no sharp top to injure ordamage. Kingspan Veha has a rolled topinstead of a welded top seam, common tomost competitors.

Kingsman Veha convector radiatorscombine good looks with reliability anddurability. Manufacturing procedures areup to the requirements of the BritishStandard Institution Kitemarkprogramme for the certification of qualityproduct and heat output.

To ensure that convector radiatorsarrive at their destination in mintcondition, each one is individuallywrapped as it comes out of the paint line.Of course, during the painting process theconvector goes through a number ofoperations which include cleaning,degreasing and anti-mist treatment beforebeing finally submerged in the paint in aprocess called electrophoresis.

No Kingspan Veha convector radiatorreaches the paint plant without firsthaving been tested at 106 Ibs per sq in,thereby combining the ideal of toughnesswith beauty.

Kingspan Veha boasts the largest rangeof radiators in the market in the followingcategories - panel radiators; convectorradiators; 'V' Low Lino radiators; andcurved and angle radiators.See Stand No: 14/16.

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WALKER HASAIR CONDITIONED

MORESQUARE FEET...

Remember this ad? Certainly those who have been in business as long as we have will! Butit's as valid today as it was back in the Sixties - the market has developed and changed, butWalker Air Conditioning remains Ireland's largest air conditioningsupplier and Carrier is still the world's biggest selling brand of airconditioning and refrigeration equipment.

Carrier from Walker -Ireland's No. I choice - yesterday, today and tomorrow.

Walker Air Conditioning Ltd Finglas Road Dublin Industrial Estate Dublin 11 Tel: 0001 300844 Tlx: 050031359 Fax: 0001 308578Walker Air Conditioning Ltd 9A Cherryhill Road Dundonald Belfast BTI6 OJH Tel: 023185234 Tlx: 747681 Fax: 023184852

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MECHEX'89

• Johnson Controls/rom Monotherm.

Industrial Roof Range fromVent-Axia

Manotherm - The InstrumentControl Specialists

Micatrone manufacture a completerange of electronic low-pressurecontrollers, with built-in pressure sensorto keep the pressure constant in airtreatment systems. They have digitaldisplays, milliamp outputs, and havebuilt-in controls such as, valve motordrive and PID control. There is a choice ofremote control (0120 mA), of the set pointor switching between 2 set point (Day/Night).

They are for use on positive, negativeand differential pressure, covering therange from 0/200 PA to 0/5 KPA. Thepressure sensor in-built into the housing,has auto-manual control and fulladjustment of the PID values. They are foruse on boiler and general air conditioningapplications.

Manotherm also represents other majorbrand names for instrumentation andcontrols in the general industrial and foodsectors.See Stand No: 50.

Dan Chambers Ventilation - through itsassociation with the Roof Units Group inthe UK - is delighted to announce theintroduction of the world's first speedcontrollable external rotor mixed flowimpeller in-line fan.

Roof Units Group are brand leadersand pioneers in in-line technology and,after much research and development, thein-line mixed-flow fan is certainly a majorbreakthrough.

Gone are the days of 2-stage and 2-poleaxial fans. Stage idleing and 2-speedmotors. The in-line mixed flow fan candevelop pressures of up to 500 Pa and bespeed controllable.

What else from Dan ChambersVentilation?What about the new Euroflow SD rangewall mounting fans? These incorporate acentrifugal impeller, complete with ductconnection spigot. A few short years agosuch a machine was unheard of - todaythey're off-the-shelf at reasonable cost.What else?- Centrifugal fans from AirflowDevelopments Ltd;- Doby duct flanging;- Made to size Air Distribution grillesand louvres;- Made to size fire dampers and volumecontrol dampers;- Stainless steel bifurcated andcentrifugal fans;

Dan Chambers'Our Fans GoOn and On'

are fitted as standard with dynamicallybalanced rotors, IP55 protected motors toresist dust and water entry, and greasedbearings for trouble-free operation. Allcarry a two-year guarantee.

The range consists of seven models, allcontrollable, with optional backdraughtshutters, and bird guards.See Stand No: 3.

pressures to 15 PSI, pressure switchespressure transmitters, pi tot tubes, and airvelocity measuring instruments.

Manotherm are also agents for BourdonPressure Gauges; West processcontrollers and sensors; Ruegerthermometers from Switzerland;Transinstrument Pressure transducers andtransmitters; Land non-contact infra-redthermometers; Air Limited air velocityinstruments; Digitron portable and panelmounted thermometers and pressuremeters; Solomat Modular Instrumentswith plug-in input modules to enablealmost any perameter to be measured;Piaton flow meters and Micatrone digitalmicro manometer indicator/controllers.

They have been in business for 32 yearsand are showing their long-establishedlines of quality controls, such as, pressuregauges, thermometers, thermostats,humidistats and fan-speed controls. Theyrepresent such prestigous internationalcompanies as Johnson Controls (PennProducts), which are renownedthroughout the world, and their range isso extensive that it is almost impossible todetail the comprehensive choice ofcontrols for the regrigeration, airconditioning and heating industries.

Also exhibited is Dwyer Controls, whohave a large range of Manometers, thefamous Dwyer Magnehelic Dial Gauge,with pressures as low as I~" WG and static

Vent-Axia now offer a range of industrialroof fans.

Designed to remove contaminated air,and so to create a healthier workingenvironment, the units are moulded frompolymeric materials to ensure a rigidprofile against high winds.

Available with specially-matchedelectrical controllers, Vent-Axia rooffans

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MECHEX'89

Insert corner pieces into the sectionsto the stop and spotweld or presspunch corner piece (machine D578/)

Place frame onto airduct andspotweld or rivet al ISO - 300 crs 10ducl.

!/The airducI passes Ihroujth underthe corner piece to Ihe upper side ofthe nanjte.

Fix gaskel to the inside of the section. In the corner area draw sameto the inner side of the ducl andonrlap as shown.

s ~p- ...... 7~ Drive cleat or clop

Corner piece

t-- Labyrinth profile

Flange gasket

A"duct ~ Sealant

/ <::: 1- I ~

5howinjt cross-section of Ihe corner piece area. Tijthlness " optImumMcause airduct passes Ihroujth the corner piece 10 Ihe jtaskel.

• The exceptionally-strong, slide-on Doby j1anging is now available ex-stock from Dan Chambers.

- Quiet pack - centrifugal fans - Singleor twin in sound insulated fan box;

- Q-line range of silencers."We could go on an on - our fans do,"

said a spokesman.See Stand No: 62.

WILO PUMPING PERFECTIONFrom the foremost range of pumps for building services

DPn-SeriesDual inline industrial circulating pumpsFlow rates up to 220 lis . Heads up to 400 kPaMax. now temperatures: 1400C

Wilo Engineering LimitedRaheen Industrial EstateLimerickTel. (061) 27566 . Telex 28202Telefax (061) 29017

IPn-SeriesInline industrial circulating pumpsFlow rates up to 77 lis . Heads up to 750 kPaMax. now temperatures: 140°C

1.·..01The perfect pump


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MECHEX'89

Holfeld - One-stop shop forpackaged pump setsH.R. Holfeld (Hydraulics) Ltd, theStillorgan, Dublin-based fluid handlingspecialist feature a wide range of Holpakpackaged pumping equipment. Pride ofplace goes to a new pressurisation set formake-up on low temperature, hot water orchilled water, domestic or industrialsystems. The new range of Holpak HFTseries of pressurisation units wereintroduced into the British market at theLondon H&V Show last November. Theunit is primarily used to cater for themake-up and pressurisation requirementsof LPHW, chilled water and versatempsealed systems.

The single or twin pump-packaged unitis based around three different sizedcentrifugal pumps offering heads up to 40,59 and 70 metres. All pumps are availablefor either single phase 240V or 3-phase415V electrical supply. The unit issupplied complete with high and lowpressure cut-out switches for a heatingsystem or a low pressure cut-out switch fora chilled water system. The switch can bewired to interrupt the boiler or chillercontrols. The new unit is supplied asstandard with run and trip indicators,optional extras including volt freesignalling, low water and protection inbreak tank and audible alarms with reset.

In certain installations, high leakagerate can prevail undetected, causing overfrequest operation of the pressurisationpump. The new unit can be easily fittedwith unique monitoring equipment .providing visual and audible alarms If theoperation of the pump exceedS theaccepted norm. "Hours run" counters arealso available in order to indicate pumpload sharing whilst also acting as a systemwater loss signal.

Also on show for the first time is therevised and updated range of packagedtwin fuel oil transfer sets with full panelcontrol. Designed to suit both domesticand industrial heating requirements, forsupply of oil to generator sets and for tanktransfer, the Holpak series ofHCA, HIRand HCH oil transfer sets for use onsystems where gravity feed to the burnerof generator is not possible. They may alsobe used on systems requiring pressure overa wide range of fuel oil conditions.

Each Holpak set comprises two pumps_ either gear or liquid ring self-primingtypes - depending on application and theviscosity of the liquid to be pumped.Close-coupled HCA and HCAM liquidring pump sets for gaspil are based


• The newllolpak llFTM61/2pressurisationsetsfor sealed water systems available with uniqueexcessive demand warning controls manufacturedby llolfeld Pumps.

around two self-priming pumps withoutopposite rotation, the standby pump beingbrought into operation by adjustment of athree-way valve. The pipeline relief valveis able to receive full flow from eitherpump and is set to operate at a slightlyhigher pressure than that required in theline.

Five models are now available withcapacities up to 40 lit/min. and heads upto 53 m. Type HIR and HIM sets consistof two matched, oppositely rotating gearpumps and are designed for pumpingliquids with higher viscosities up to 8°E at50°C. The standby pump on these units isoperated by means of the three-way valveand manual starter. Seven of theseparticular model sizes are available withcapacities up to 10 lit/min. and heads upto 50 m.

With the theme, "One-stop shop forpackaged pump sets" in mind, thecompany is also displaying its extensive

range ofHolpak packaged automatic coldwater pressure booster sets. These sets aredesigned for installation where waterpressure must be boosted to ensureadequate distribution throughout thesystem. They may be applied to drinkingwater supply, general water services, firehosereel installations and a host ofindustrial and process water applications.

On show will be a high-capacity andpressure example from the HCR8 seriesand the domestic/light commercial HCH2series. Holpak booster sets are designedand manufactured to meet specificcustomer requirements, around 2, 3 ormore independent pump and motor units.A substantial photography display on thestand will highlight the success rateHolfeld Pumps have had with multiplepump units on prestigous projectsthroughout Ireland and overseas.

The packaged equipment section of thedisplay will be completed by a HolpakHFR fire hosereel booster set. Fullyautomatic and designed for first line ofdefence fire fighting, these sets complywith BS3506 Part 1, 1975 and also meetLondon Fire Brigade regulations whichcall for an individual pump output of 2.3lit/sec. These fire pump sets are usedextensively by major fire protectioncontractors including Chubb, ThornSecurity and J & P Paraskevaides.

Emphasising the strength of their abilityand commitment to the Irish market, H RHolfeld Group which has been active since1949 as diversified engineering productspecialists will be completing the HolfeldPumps exhibits with a selection ofGrundfos commercial and twincirculators, LM/LP inline pumps, sumpand submersible pumps, plus various CRmulti-stage centrifugal pumps. Thecompany is the largest distributor of theGrundfos range in Ireland from itsestablished Dublin and Belfast workslocations.

Holfeld Pumps complete their displaywith a selection from their own HNMseries of end suction pumps. Closecoupled and electrically driven, thesecentrifugal pumps offer high technology,high performance solutions to a widerange of domestic, commercial andindustrial application requirements.Exceptionally competitive in price, theseHNM pumps are available covering anexceptionally large capacity range.

As an Irish owned company with aproven track record within the mechanicalbuilding/services industry, Holfeld Pumpsare the key player in the market. As theonly manufacturer of packaged pump setson a commercial basis in Ireland and theirability to distribute numerous loose pumpranges from other manufacturers with theavailability of allied pumping equipment,the firm has the ability to meet mostapplicatien and requirements fromconsulting engineers, contractors andclients alike.See Stand No: 44/46.

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QUADRANT ENGINEERS LTD ~Agents in Ireland for

Andrews Heaters, Air Conditioners &DehumidifiersBUderus Boilers, Calorifiers &RadiatorsRiello Oil &Gas BurnersHeraeus Electric I.R. RadiatorsLogstor Pre-insulated PipingKrom-Schroder Gas Valves & ControlsBradlee Boilers Ltd.Coster Controls of ItalyGlotec Condensing Gas Boilers

CHAPELIZOD, DUBLIN 20.TELEPHONE: 265711 TELEX: 25283 FAX: 267863

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• Damien Parlour, Managing Director.

Unassuming YetForceful

WHILE on the face of it Tempar Ltdappears to have emerged out of nowhererecently as one of the leading productsupply and maintenance companies withinthe air conditioning sector, the truth of thematter is that, since its formation in 1982, ithas been gradually gaining ground on itscompetitors.

Indeed, throughout this period theindustry overall experienced a markeddecline with some notable companiesgoing into liquidation. However, not onlydid Tempar manage to survive ... itprospered.

Nonetheless, this growth it experiencedwas kept very much in check. Even todaywith enquiry levels surpassing allexpectations, Managing Director DamienParlour keeps a very tight rein on the rateof expansion.

That said, Tempar is undoubtedly on theexpansion trail. "Yes", says Damien, "wehave definately entered a new phase in thecompany's development Originally, weset up as a pure service/maintenancecompany. It was not until a few years later


that we entered the product supplybusiness.

"Over the last few years we have,lsuppose, evolved into a somewhatdifferent company in that we are now atruly two-faceted business dealing on theone hand with service and maintenanceand on the other with the provision ofproduct

"This has worked extremely well for us.In fact, it was our success in themaintenance and service field which led toour existing customer base requesting thatwe provide them with appliances also."

This evolutionary development of thefundamental base of the company hasbrought Tempar to the present positionwhere it is now on the point of a major restructuring programme which will result inan even more comprehensive and efficientservice to all customers.

Plans include the development of newshowroom facilities so that prospectivepurchasers of equipment can view theproducts in appropriate settings.

Not that Tempar is moving away from its

original core business, Le. service andmaintenance. Indeed, Damien Parlouremphasised that, if anything, this aspect ofthe company's business is stronger thanever.

As already stated, Tempar was originallyset up as a pure service/maintenanceconcern with the avowed aim of providingcomprehensive cover in an efficient, butuncomplicated manner.

There are six directors, the principalfunctionaries being Demien Parlour andSeamus Morgan. Damien is ManagingDirector with overall responsibility for bothfacets of the business while Seamus takesspecial responsibility for the co-ordinationof the service and maintenance team on aday-to-day basis.

However, Damien says that it is verymuch a joint effort, not just betweenhimself and Seamus, but by the entire staffcomplement. "We have an open-doormanagement policy at Tempar," saysDamien, "and find that the system not onlydilutes potential areas of conflict, but infact leads to everyone adopting a veryresponsible attitude to all companyaffairs."

A reflection of the atmosphere atTempar is that, since its formation in 1982,only three employees have left, and noneof them went to other similar companies.One emigrated, one set up on his own, andthe other joined a very large commercialinstitution.

According to Damien, this is especiallyimportant in the area of service andmaintenance where it is the 12 serviceengineers who present the "face" of thecompany to the customer. "It is theirattitude and efficiency which has gained usthe enviable reputation we have, especiallyfor reliability and the promptness andflexibility we demonstrate whenresponding to the more awkward anddifficult situation.

"In emergencies we guarantee a I-hourresponse tumaround. More often than not,however, we do even better than that. Allservice vehicles are fitted with 2-way radioswhile each engineer also carries a 'bleep'to ensure that contact can be made whilehe is actually working on a job.

"But there are other importantelements to service and maintenance.Accurate and regular reports of the state ofplant, the work carried out, etc, are anessential element of what we provide thecustomer with. Indeed, very often this maybe all the client sees in the end of the day.Everything may be functioning as it should

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but it's vital that the client knows preciselywhat's going on.

."Indeed, we also meet regularly with theclient or the nominated person who~rhapsmight be the service engineer todiSCUSS matters in general. Essentially, wego t~ great lengths to identify whatprecisely the client needs and indeedwants and to then meet that requirement."

With such attention to the smallest ofdetails, it's not surprising to find that the!empar service/maintenance portfolioincludes such buildings as RTE MontroseBank of Ireland Head Office CIF 'Headquarters, Clanwilliam C~urtDevelopment in Lower Baggot Street,Fitzwilton House, The College of Surgeons,etc., etc. The list is endless. However, whatall buildings have in common is that theyare prestigious developments.

Service and maintenance will continueto be Tempar's core business but thed~velopmentof the product supply aspectwill continue since one complements theother. Indeed, by association with some ofthe principals for whom it acts as

istributor, Tempar has gainedonsiderably, especially in the

development of marketing techniqueswhich can be applied equally-well to theservice/maintenance side of the business.

On the product supply side Tempar has,t~ date, three exclusive arrangements WIth Seveso, Mitsubishi and Aerotechnica.The product line-up from each is such that

• Seamus Morgan

the product intake is complementary sothat all customers' requirements can bemet

Given that Mitsubishi has an Irishregistered company - and taking intoconsideration the very professionalmarketing strategy it adopts - Temparhas gained significantly from itsassociation in this instance. Equally so,Mitsubishi has gained a considerablefoothold in the marketplace for chosenproduct categories which, withoutTempar's involvement, would have beenfar harder to come by.

For the future, furtheragency/distribution agreements have notbeen ruled out, but once again DamienParlour stresses that growth for turnover'ssake is not the company's objective.

"We see a very healthy long-term futurefor ourselves," says Damien. "However, asin everything we do, we intend to controlour rate of expansion so that the essentialingredients which make up the corestrength of the company are not altered.

"Equally so, the development of theproduct supply side of the business will becontrolled so that it is at all timescomplementary to ourservice/maintenance business rather thanin conflict with it."

As the foregoing illustrates - steady,progressive growth is the order of the dayat Tempar as opposed to rapid uncontrolledexpansion.

Who's ventilation units are breaking the sound barrier?

BIGGER ON POWER- BETTER ON SERVICEQuiet Pack offers single and twin fans thepeaceful alternative to. p'0wer/ul aIr ex/ractlonfor environments requITIng low break-outnois~ levels.

TheSt! souttd absorbent venala/ion unitsOfe powered by an external rotor motorwhich delivers vibration-free running with theoption 0/ total spud control.

And 0/ course, HoupoI protection is filledagainst possible overload.

Roof Units originality in design andpositive altitude towards customer needs hasearned them the enviable reputation /or beingthe most respected air movement company inthe UK today.

The philosophy behind Roof Units issimple - to provide the best product

range and back it up with the best serviceand delivery.

As you would expect, Roof units are amember of BS5750 Pan J. quality assurancescheme /or fans and were the first people toprovide Hotspot motor protection asstandard throughout the range.

AVAILABLE VIA BElfAST'" DUBLIN DtSlllIBUTORS

E"'~IRONMENTAL 5UPPLVCO. LIMITED (0232) 53329DAN CHAMBERS LIMITED 01-720448

A MEMBER OF THE AIR MOVEMENT GROUP

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"Bon Appetit" with ..... MITSUBISHILa Caleche d'Or

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Heating - Cooling - VentilationNothing is left to chance regarding comfort at LaCaleche d'Or. Conscious of the inability ofconventional heating systems to respond to changingenvironmental conditions. The owners decided to optfor "the complete package" from Tempar Ltd.The Mitsubishi heat pump units, located in the ceilingof the restaurant provide economical heating andcooling as required and each responds very rapidly toits microprocessor based controller giving year roundoptimum comfort conditions in the restaurant. Foreach unit of electricity used, the heat pumps canprovide up to three units of heating or cooling, soeconomy of operations is assured.

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IRISH BUILDING SERVICES NEWS-

• Pictured above at a reception to mark the official opening ofMclnerney Properties new headoffice at whic~details ofnew work valued at £36 million obtained by Mclnerney Contracting Ltd. were announced were (from ~eft to right): AndyMclnerney, Deputy Chairman, Mclnerney Properties plc; Padraig Flynn, TD, Minister for the EnVironment; andDanMclnerney, Group Chairman.

International Hotel. It willinclude underground carparking with a capacity for 60

Mclnerney ContractingWins £36 Million of NewWorkMcINERNEY CONTRACfINGLtd, the subsidiary ofMcInerney Properties plc, hasobtained new work valued atover £36 million. Details wereann~unced by Dan McInerney,Chairman of the Group, at areception to mark the opening ofMcInerney's new head office at27-28 Herbert Place, Dublin 2recently.

The new work covers fiveschemes in Ireland, four ofwhich are located in the greaterDUblin area.

The first involves theconstruction of new officebUildings totalling 125,000 sq ft

a>r Earlsfort Centre Develop_ent Ltd at Earlsfort Terrace,

Dublin 2. The scheme coversblocks D + E of the EarlsfortCentre Development projectand is valued at £8.5 million.

The new building will be setwithin the plaza of the Earlsfort~ntre and will face the Conrad

vehicles and computer flooring.Work has already begun on thescheme and is expected to becompleted within eighteenmonths.

McInerney Contracting Ltdhas secured major extensionworks to the Ballymore EustaceWater Treatment Plant for

Dublin Corporation. Thecontract is valued at £I0 million.The extension work will doublethe capacity of the plant to caterfor an additional 20 milliongallons per day.

Construction work willinvolve building large sedimentation tanks, a water tower,


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• John Palmer with Mona Hughes, Vice-President of the Irish HardwareAssociation and Dave and Terry Madigan of Coppercraft Ltd. Picture wastaken following the presentationofthe BlueRibbonAwardto Coppercraftat theBrighter Homes Show in the RDS.

which enables Manpower tomeasure the appropriate ski!'of staff it is considering utilisiin industrial work. In additionto the assessment ofstaffalreadywith experience in the particulartask, Ultradex enablesManpower to measure the skillsof those without experience butwho wish to work in these areas.

Ultradex tests evaluatepersonnel and identifyparticular skill areas linked tothe requirements of variousindustrial sectors. There areseven tests in all.

Ultradex is administered bytrained Manpower staff, whonote not only the result of thetests, but how they are carriedout. Personnel may be talkativeor distractive, task-orientatedor uncomfortable during thetests. These behavioural factorswill then be taken into accountwhen assigning the applicant.

presiding over the proceedings.Among the other luminaries ofnote seen present were LiamLawlor, ID.

In all there were literallyhundreds of guests crammed into the specially-erected marqueeon the particular night inquestion, representing a mix ofshowbiz personalities, politicians and industry personnel.

Entertainment was by PaddyCole and his jazz band withSonny Knowles also performing.

Since then Arcon have keptup the impetus by continuing torun their series of "ElegantJohn" adverts in the back of theIrish Times.

ARCON HEATING & Plumbing Supplies Ltd entered a newphase in the development of thecompany recently with theopening of a lavishly-fitted outsanitaryware showroom in theirHerberton Road, Dublin 12premises.

In doing so they have raisedthe profJle of the buildersmerchants/trade supply sectorto a new level, setting a displaystandard which will be difficultto compete with, let aloneimprove upon.

As perhaps befits such anoccasion, the actual officialopening ceremony was anextravagant affair with no lessthan the Minister for FinanceMr Albert Reynolds, TD:

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ULTRADEX IS-aiiew testingsystem designed by Manpowerto evaluate and highlightindustrial personnel skills. Untilrecently, the only guide to aperson's capabilities in tacklingindustrial tasks were obtainedthrough standard interviewtechniques.

Selecting staff to fill vacancieswithin the industrial sector has,for that reason, been less thanexact in some cases. This hasoften meant that the quality ofproduction or speed ofoperation has suffered, eventemporarily, when unsuitablepersonnel have been employedon either a temporary orpermanent basis.

In 1985 Manpower's SpecialProject Team undertookintensive research into this areain order to solve the problem ofindustrial personnel assessment. The result was Ultradex

million University CollegeDublin student accommodationproject. Planning has beensubmitted for the project whichwill involve 595 studentbedrooms arranged in threestorey courtyard settings.

McInerney Contracting hasalso been awarded the contractto construct the first sewerageand sewage disposal scheme forAchill Island. This £4.5 millionscheme will provide modernsewage treatment to the villageof Keel, Dooagh, Pollagh andDookinelly and will take 18months to construct. Theemploying authority for thescheme is Mayo CountyCouncil.

on the following day.This year five awards were

made, one of which was aspecial award for the best newIrish-made product. This wasthe presentation made toCoppercraft.

Judges were MarionFitzgerald, Irish Times' JohnMcCarthy, Guaranteed' Irish;and James Gou1ding, IrishHardware Association.

Since its introductionAlfacraft has receivednumerous accolades with allsectors of the industryacknowledging its innovativeness. BS News understands thatDublin Gas is going to includeliterature on the unit with itsnext billing schedule to domesticcustomers.

substantial pipelines and valvecomplexes and other ancillaryworks. Work commenced afterEaster and is expected to becompleted in 2~ years.

Further contract work valuedat £5 million has been negotiatedwith the Custom House DocksDevelopment Company for theNorth/South blocks of the:Financial Services Centre.Work has already commencedon the scheme which involvessubstantial excavations, fIXingover 1,000 tonnes of steelreinforcement and drainageworks. This development isexpected to be completed byNovember 1989.

Work is expected tocommence in April on the £8.25

Coppercraft - Blue RibbonAward

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THE HIGHLY-prized BlueRibbon Awards at the BrighterHomes & DIY Exhibition aregiven to commend newdomesticproducts which are either newinventions or are substantialimprovements to existingproducts on the market. One of .the recipients of this year'srecent show was Coppercraft,the product in question beingAlfacraft.

Eligible products must havebeen introduced on to the Irishmarket since the 1988Exhibition, must be on offer tothe public at the Exhibition andcan be of Irish or foreignmanufacture. Alfacraft meetsall of these criteria.

The awards were judged onthe opening day of the Show,and Certificates were presented




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More Capacity Less Noisethe traditional pressure jet oilburner using Danfoss parts, toensure high operating efficiencyfor years ofpressure jet burning.

Every "Phoenix" burner hasbeen subjected to very strictbench-testing before leaving theworks. The outputs of theburner are between 45,000Btu/hour (13Kw) to 100,000Btu/hour (130Kw).

Oven control is achieved bythe installation of Gaelwood'sunique oven thermostat whichcan be purchased as an optionalextra. With this thermostat theoven can be operated like anelectric one.

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price of £ 120 for a three-dayticket. .

The three days will be themedon - "Designing for FireSafety"; "Standards andSpecifications", and "FireSafety and Application". Theseminars will open each day at10.30 a.m., with lecturescontinuing through to 12.30p.m. at which point a discussionwill be held.

VENT-AXIA'S 1989 ProductCatalogue is now available.

Copies have already beenwidely distributed.

However, if you have notreceived one, or require anadditional copy or copies call01-903188.

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IRESAFE 89, the first UKibition for passive fire safety,

surpassing all expectations interms of interest shown in theeXhibition. It has the endorsement ofleading figures in the fireprevention world and a list ofeXhibitors which now exceeds 60leading companies.

Says Keren Shamash,organiser of Firesafe 89: "Inview of the fact that this is the firsteXhibition for passive firematerials in the UK, we havebeen overwhelmed by theinterest shown to date, on thepart of exhibitors, potentialvisitors and anyone generallyinvolved in thh fire preventionsector. We have every reason tobelieve that the exhibition willprove to be a huge success."

A seminar programme willalso be run in conjunction withthe exhibition. Entrance will beSt£49.50 per day with a special

Firesafe 89 Exhibition

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BUILDING SERVICES NEWS

DERYK MORRIS ofMultiheatProducts, the marketing arm ofGaelwood Engineering Ltd,told Irish Building ServicesNews recently that sales of theGaelwood Phoenix oil cookerburner - which his companydeveloped right through fromdesign to production - areexceeding all expectations.

The idea for the Phoenix aroseout ofthe need for an efficient oilburner which could be easilyapplied in instances whereconversions were sought toexisting solid fuel cookers.

Consequently, the "Phoenix"aurner has been designed to"sure the utmost ease of

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There is no change in theappearance ofthe cooker as theburner is hidden away in theashpi1. It can be installed in lessthan a day by any skilled fitterand can normally be changedback to solid fuel in around 30minutes.

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NEWSCIBSE

New CIBSE Publication- Industrial UghtingGuideThis guide covers both theinterior and exterior workingenvironment It is written in aneasily·readable s1yIe and avoidsunnecessary technicalities toencourage the reading of theentire text rather than to use itas a spot reference.

It is the largest of the lightingguides so far published and isthe first on this subject of whichprinciples and theory arediscussed relating to industry.

Many industries are coveredby specific recommendationsand particular aspects arediscussed to assist the designerto understand the sort ofconditions which are likely toapply, thereby helping to usethe most suitable equipment inan effective manner.

It is a most comprehensivedocument, likely to be ofbenefit to lighting engineers,specifiers, users and students.,

CIBSE Coming Events

Dete Activity Venue

April 6th Student Awards College of TechnologyBolton Street

April 12th Air Conditioning ADSSeminar

April 24th AGM and Ladies To be announcedEvening

'The New Technology'- First CIBSE NationalConference

Air ConditioningSeminar

The first C1BSE NationalConference will take place from16·18 April at WarwickUniversity. It is a combination ofthe CIBSE TechnicalConference and theinauguration of new President- Colin Izzard. The conferencewill also include the AGM whichwill thereby be held outsideLondon for the first time.

This year the TechnicalConference boasts a newrecord in the number andvariety of papers andpresentations. Fifty paperscater for everything from theStatue of Uberty to rats in thesewers. A new innovation is the

allocation of two sessions toYoung Designers.

The sessions will concentrateon CPD and matters of currentconcern, including fees backon building managementsystems; the future of theelectrical industry afterprivatisation; the use of expertsystems; the latest case studieson thermal storage; and a state·of·the·art headquarters buildingfor Shell in Australia.

Further details from OliverReddy, Honorary Secretary,CIBSE, Republic of IrelandBranch, at Telephone 01·975716.

The specially·organised C1BSEseminar on air conditioning isbeing held in the RDS on thesecond day of Mechex '89. Briefdetails are as follows:·

Content - The conferencewill deal with (a) Computerapplication methods of loadestimating; (b) Psychrometries;(c) Spread sheet applications;(d) Latest trends in airconditioning; (e) Energyconservation systems; (f)Application and options ofrefrigeration systems; and (g)Commissioning and handover.

Contributors - SeamusHoman, Senior Partner,Seamus Homan Associates;Michael Buckley, Director,Walker Air Conditioning; Mr DAmold, Partner, TroupBywaters & Anders (UK); Mr JCoppin, Commissioning

Manager, Ove Arup andPartners (UK); Mr C Huggett,Engineering Manager, APV HallLtd; Mr R Foreman, Consultant,Alpha Controls.

For Whom? - Of particularinterest to architects, consultingengineers, contractors,manufacturers and othersinvolved in building services.Also of interest to client bodies,Le., govemment departments,local authorities and propertydevelopment companies.

Venue - RDS (Royal DublinSociety).

Date - Wednesday;April12th, 1989 (8.45 am to 4 pm).Visit to 'MECHEX' - 4 pm(Registration 8.45 am/9.15am).

Fee - 1R£60 to includemoming coffee and self·servicelunch.




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BTU OfficersCommittee for 1989

Island Golf Club - 25/4/89;Old Conna -18/5/89;Newlands Golf Club - 9/6/89;Dun Laoghaire Golf Club - 25/7/89;Westport Golf Club - 8 & 9/9/89;Hermitage Golf Club - 29/9/89;Royal Dublin Golf Club -19/10/89;Hermitage Golf Club - 1/12/89.

Tom ScottDes O'GormanEddie EganJohn LavelleJohn EnnisMichael WyseEamonn McGrattanAubrey MoriarityShay Kearney

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• BTU Turkey Shoot/Hamper winner Michael Wyse with Captain JohnLavelle.

• Joe Warren, Building Services News, sponsors of the BTU Golfer of th.e

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• BTU .,. Captains present and past pictured at Hermitage.

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Harmonisation The Irish Time Bomb

This Is the second article (the first appeared 12 months ago) by EricWIllis on 1992 and the Implications as he sees them for Ireland. It Is anoutsider's view, Informative and sometime provocative, but at all timesthought-provoking.

men, married couples withoutchildren, and single men and women,would automatically be offered atraining programme orworkexperience. If you don't work or train... you don't get welfare.

It would be an enormous challengeto organise but immediately half thepopulation would leave theunemployment list (and simply carryon working without claiming benefit!).Most of the cost of maintaining thepeople on workforce would be carriedby the European Social Fund .... notthe Irish taxpayer.

The overall result is a further boost totax revenue and a dramatic drop inpublic expenditure.

It's simple and it would work.However, for 800 years the Irish havegot used to exploiting the state andkeep forgetting that for the last 65years they've not been exploiting theBritish but rather exploitingthemselves.

These changes would transform theIrish economy and offer hope to thenext generation of young people. Ifaccompanied by legislation to removeall the restrictive practices of theunions, and many of the professionsprofessions (especially solicitors anddoctors), the future for Ireland wouldbe fantastic.

The Irish people are like an uncoiledspring. They are young, enormouslytalented and have tremendous energywhich is being wasted inunemployment or emigration.Burdensome taxation and a statewhich tells them what they can andcan't do and doesn't allow them tomake their own money has crippledthem psychologically andphilosophically.

Roll back the state, let the Irishcontrol their own destiny and thegrowth and development will beenormous.

Harmonisation will be the key. Thepoliticians can take unpopulardecisions and blame Europe. The IrishIrish, freed from their shackles, cantake Europe by storm - and makethemselves a fortune - it's a lot'betterthan emigrating.• Eric Willis is Head of Courses andConferences at the Welsh RegionalManagement Centre in PontypriddMid-Glamorgan.

It could try and make the tax amnestyan annual event ... but there will still bea shortfall.

Basically, the Government will haveto withdraw quickly from controllingthe Irish economy and follow themodel of Mrs Thatcher.

All the nationalised industries andsemi-state bodies would need to beprivatised quickly. This would bothraise revenue and reduce publicexpenditure. (The private sector wouldrun them more efficiently anyway.)

Similarly, nearly all localgovernment, national government andhealth authority services would needto be put out to private tender.

T.he public sector should simplydefine the type and quality of services- the private sector should provide it(by competitive tender).

If the UK experience is anything togo by, hundreds of millions of poundscould be saved by Ireland and theservices actually improved.

As a next stage the Governmentshould then reduce personal taxationand corporate taxation dramatically to25p in ~he £ (with a jump to a top rateof 40p In the£ for a relatively few highearners).

If accompanied by the removal of allallowances and a draconianenforcement policy, the actual taxcollected should rise enormously (thishas been the UK experience). Peoplewould rather pay up at the lower taxrates rather than spend money onexpensive tax avoidance schemes, orworry about being caught for taxevasion.

Most importantly, as well as moretax being collected, people willactually be prepared to work harderbecause the Government won't takeaway all the extra earnings (and so taxreceipts will increase even further).

Tax avoidance and tax fraud willhardly be worth the effort.

The most vital step that Irelandneeds to take is also the most difficultpolitically.

In the 1990's Ireland should followthe lead of the US and the UK andreplace welfare with workfare. Thismeans that all able-bodied married


Gradually, everyone in Ireland is beinginformed about the harmonisationprogramme - to create the UnitedStates of Europe in 1992. Everyonethinks it's a good idea and is in favourof removing all the barriers to themovement of goods and people tocreate a true Europe without frontiers.

However, the headlong flighttowards harmonisation is creating atime bomb for the Irish economy andIrish politicians. As yet, few realisethat after 1992 Ireland will never be thesame again, and Irish politics willcertainly never be the same again.

To date, however, Ireland hasbehaved like a model European. WhileMargaret Thatcher harangues theEurocrats, sacks a few EECcommissioners and generally bangsthe table with her shoe; the Irish smilesweetly and agree to everything (ifonly to annoy the Brits).

What, however, is Ireland lettingitself in for?

First and foremost, Ireland is makinga commitment to have equal rates ofVAT and duties to the rest of the EEC(and for the rest of the EEC read theUK). Whatever rates the UK decideson, Ireland will have to follow. For,quite simply, under harmonisationthere will be no customs barriers andno barriers to the free movement ofgoods and people.

Ireland has a higher VAT rate,higher excise duty and higher carpurchase tax and general highereverything than the UK. If they remainhigher after 1992 then Irish people cansimply call up a warehouse or garagein Newry and buy a television set or acar at UK prices and have it deliverednext day.

There is nothing that the IrishGovernment, after 1992, can do aboutit. It would also result in the collapse ofIrish retailing within six months.

So, Ireland will have to have equalVAT and duties to the UK and goodswill flow freely between the North andSouth to create a truly United Ireland.

However, equal VAT and exciseduties has its problems. What is theGovernment going to do for money toreplace the reduced income from VAT.

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