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Tips for Adapting Your Office in a Post-Pandemic World

Posted on October 6, 2020 by mitchell's

With businesses and offices all over the country slowly returning to work and adapting to the new ‘normal’, lots of people are wondering how the office will look in a post-pandemic world. As a business owner, it’s your responsibility to ensure all government guidelines are followed in your workplace, and this more than likely means rethinking your layout and making some changes.

Employers all over the country need to review how they’re going to adapt their workplace to ensure it is safe and ready for their employees. For more information on how you can make sure your workplace is adhering to government guidelines, follow the official government advice for working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19). This advice aims to reduce the risk of infection in the workplace to the lowest possible level. read more >

Posted in Air Conditioning, Articles & Guides, Refrigeration systems

Signs Your Commercial Boiler Needs Replacing

Posted on October 6, 2020 by mitchell's

Your commercial boiler is the beating heart of your office. Without it, your office would likely be a cold and gloomy place, and far from attractive to both potential and current employees. Many businesses don’t even realise how much they rely on their boiler until it breaks down – and suddenly the whole office descends into chaos.

With winter on its way and the cold weather due to set in, there’s no better time than now to make sure your commercial boiler is in top condition. If your boiler breaks down during winter, your employees could be left in a freezing cold office; not only is this far from pleasant, but it can also affect productivity levels too. read more >

Posted in Articles & Guides, Heating

Air Conditioning Maintenance Tips for Business Owners

Posted on October 6, 2020 by mitchell's

As a business owner, it’s important to pay attention to your heating and air conditioning system. Each day, your HVAC system works hard to keep employees cool, filter the air and regulate the temperature of the office when required – and therefore it’s no surprise commercial air conditioning systems use a lot of energy and can cost a lot to run.

Maintaining your air conditioning unit is extremely important. Unfortunately, an air con unit isn’t just something you can install and leave alone; regular maintenance will help ensure the unit continues to run efficiently and smoothly without the need for frequent repairs. read more >

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A Guide to Good Food Hygiene

Posted on October 6, 2020 by mitchell's

Proper food hygiene is essential at any time, but especially if you run a business which prepares and serves food to the general public. A poor restaurant hygiene rating or bad review can cost your business a great deal, both in loss of earnings and reputation. Knowing how to store and prepare food safely is vital to keep your customers safe and ensure you’re delivering the best service possible, so read on to find out more.

Food preparation

Always use separate chopping boards for different types of food, e.g one board for vegetables, one for raw meat and one for cooked meat. In many professional kitchens, chopping boards are colour coded to make the practice easier. Raw and cooked food should always be handled separately, using different utensils and you should switch knives when chopping different types of food. read more >

Posted in Articles & Guides, Refrigeration systems

Taking A Look At EC Fans

Posted on March 1, 2012 by mitchell's

EC fans are generally recognised as being the latest thing in energy efficient air movement technology, but what is an EC fan and what makes it so special? EC stands for Electronically Commutated which basically means it’s a fan with a brushless DC motor.

Basic DC motors rely on carbon brushes and a commutation ring to switch the current direction, and therefore the magnetic field polarity, in a rotating armature.  The interaction between this internal rotor and fixed permanent magnets induces its rotation.  In an EC motor, the mechanical commutation has been replaced by electronic circuitry which supplies the right amount of armature current in the right direction at precisely the right time for accurate motor control. read more >

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Network Nonsense

Posted on January 20, 2012 by mitchell's

Why do all IT professionals lavish much care, attention and expense on their servers and storage devices as possible, but sometimes forget about the network equipment that controls the traffic? Networks are notorious for being security risks, but quite often the hardware stability can get overlooked when it comes to the quality of the equipment being used.

Also there seems to be a reluctance to patch systems in a tidy way, “spaghetti” seems to be the accepted practice as long as it works. Different coloured leads plugged into any port as long as the staff can gain the correct connectivity seems acceptable. read more >

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Electrical Installation Condition Report

Posted on November 15, 2011 by mitchell's

The first amendment to BS7671:2008 (IET Wiring Regulations) will come into effect on 1st January 2012.  One of the most significant changes sees the introduction of the new “Electrical Installation Condition Report” (EICR) which will replace the current Periodic Inspection Report.

What does this mean in practice?

Every electrical installation deteriorates both with use and over time, so it is important that every installation is periodically inspected and tested by a competent person to ensure that the safety of persons using the installation is not put at risk.  The results of the test and inspection are clearly detailed in a report together with a list of “observations” which are items noted during the test that identify any damage, defects, deterioration or dangerous conditions within the installation. read more >

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Energy Efficient Lighting

Posted on October 22, 2011 by mitchell's

With the ever increasing rises in energy costs and the increased pressure on organisations to reduce their carbon footprint, now more than ever is there a need to consider energy efficient solutions.

Over the next few months we shall consider many types of energy saving products and how they can be integrated into the business environments.

The first item we shall consider is lighting.  Lighting can consume a significant amount of the electricity used in the running of an organisation, and this can be as much as 50% of the total demand dependant on building type and use. read more >

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Air Conditioning Inspections – A Brief Guide to what it all means

Posted on October 1, 2011 by mitchell's

You may have heard of “Air Conditioning System Inspections” and wondered what it is all about and whether it applies to you. This article offers an informative insight to the process and what it is all about when it comes to the inspection of air conditioning for your business premises.

Air conditioning systems can contribute greatly to the energy consumption of a building and have therefore been targeted as a potential way of reducing electricity consumption, operating costs and carbon emissions. read more >

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Service is Vital

Posted on September 5, 2011 by mitchell's

Why do we all service our cars at regular intervals but lose sight of the plant that operates our buildings? Sometimes, overlooking the importance of servicing and keeping your building in sound working order is a massive mistake, with problems costing thousands to fix that could have been prevented.

Electrical and PAT testing is done to comply with legislation yet we often overlook the plant and equipment that keep our businesses functioning. Boilers, Air Conditioning units and ventilation systems which keep premises comfortable are expected to run with little or no thought as to the amount they are used and it is not until they break down or fail that they receive any attention. read more >

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