PRODUCTS & SERVICES Product of the month Penny drops as AET Flexible Space offers solution to historic building restoration Unique underfloor AC system works well in old buildings where a lowered ceiling would reduce natural light levels T he restoration of historic London building Pennybank Chambers has made use of AET Flexible Spaces underfloor air conditioning (UfAC) system so contemporary office space can be built into the original brick faade. The system means the new upper office floors benefit from generous natural light from the full-height ceilings and original windows. The unique UfAC system uses the void beneath the existing raised access floor to create the air ventilation path, eliminating the need for high-level, ceiling-based services and the associated duct and pipework. This enables floor-ceiling heights to be maximised, and works extremely well in older buildings such as Pennybank Chambers, where a lowered ceiling would partially obscure the original windows and reduce natural light levels. The floor-supply high-level return conditioned air module (CAM-V) units used at Pennybank Chambers distribute conditioned air into the space via the fantiles, which are The modular and flexible design minimises waste and energy consumption recessed into the raised access floor. AET was able to use its specially designed TU350 slimline fantiles to accommodate the very shallow, existing 170mm floor void. The used room air is then returned back to the CAM unit at high level, where it is reconditioned. The slim line TU350 fantiles were installed seamlessly into the new metal-tiled floor fitted throughout Pennybank Chambers office space. There is a considerable amount of flexibility as to where these fan terminals can be placed, allowing for easy reconfiguration depending on the particular needs or layout of an office. Fantiles units are modular in their design, so offer huge CAT-B savings when reconfiguring the workspace compared with ceiling-based systems, which cannot be quickly or easily repositioned. The modular and flexible design also minimises waste and energy consumption. For maximum flexibility, each fan terminal is supplied with onboard fatronic controllers, which allow for personal, end-user fan speed and temperature setpoint adjustment. Meeting rooms and cellular spaces can be controlled via AETs Flextouch wall-mounted controllers, which allow end users not only to adjust the fan speed and temperature, but also to monitor and control carbon dioxide and humidity levels. Call 01342 310 400, email gbt@flexiblespace.com or visit www.flexiblespace.com Pump Technology introduces its smallest wastewater lifting station yet Waterloo a business continuity update New from Jung Pumpen is the Hebefix Mini, which at 396mm (l) x 176mm (w) x 135mm (h) is easy to fit into spaces where other units wont for example, below kitchen sinks, in tea rooms, or in domestic applications. Part of the Hebefix family, the Hebefix Mini has many features, including: an integral pump capable of pumping up to 5m; a pressure-tight tank; a carbon filter; fitting kit; and alarm options. Visit www.pumptechnology.co.uk or call 0118 9821 555 We are still operational across all departments and are continuing to support our customers, take orders, and manufacture and deliver products where customers sites remain open. Currently, there are no increases in product lead times and our logistics network is delivering its standard next-day service. We are maintaining a strong focus on providing a safe working environment for our employees, adapting our processes and working procedures to ensure we follow government guidelines. Visit www.waterloo.co.uk, call 01622 711500 or email sales@waterloo.co.uk The future of heating: NIBE S-Series With integrated flow meters, the new S1155 and S1255 range from NIBE can now log delivered energy, allowing consumers to easily view heat generation and understand performance within their indoor climate system. New installer features enable remote diagnostics of systems and fault-finding, reducing the need for unnecessary site visits. For simple and quicker diagnostics, new circulation pumps with Linbus connectivity communicate with the heat pump to detect faults within the system and create useful alarms. Call 0330 311 2201 or email customer.services@nibe.co.uk Tel: 020 7880 6245 Email: cibsedirectory@redactive.co.uk CIBSE May20 pp63-64 Products.indd 63 www.cibsejournal.com May 2020 63 24/04/2020 16:58