Case Study: Blairs Inn, Blarney, Co. Cork
Calor Pumps Power Into Traditional Family Pub • Calor supplies fuel for catering, patio heaters and barbecues
• Telemetry ensures a constant supply of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
• One 1 tonne bulk tank supplies all of the fuel for the busy kitchen
• Complete peace of mind from Ireland’s main supplier of LPG
• Cylinders are provided for the patio heaters and barbecue to meet demand
Chefs need precise temperature control and results that only gas can deliver. controlled heat and it gets perfect results. 9 out 10 Chefs prefer cooking on gas because of its speed and instant controllability and the visible blue flame and rapid cool down are also important safety features in a busy kitchen environment. In the summer months the Blairs Inn serves up mouth watering barbecue food that is prepared right in front of customers. Using Calor Gas means that the food is always consistently cooked as gas is more controllable than coals or briquettes. Chefs prefer cooking on gas because of its speed and instant controllability.
BUSINESS
Blairs Inn, Blarney
NAME
Richard Blair
POSITION Joint Owner
Calor outdoor heating solutions Whether you have a patio area or a beer garden, your pub, cafe, restaurant or hotel can benefit from the added comfort provided by an outdoor heating solution from Calor. Depending on the size of the area you want to heat, Calor heaters are available with a range of different heat outputs and are capable of generating more effective heat than alternative outdoor heaters or fuel options.
Located only five minutes from Blarney, the traditional family pub Blairs Inn looks as pretty as a picture with its white-washed walls and hanging baskets. Occupying a secluded riverside setting in the heart of the country, the inviting hostelry is an outstanding example of an authentic old style family run pub. Capitalising on their outdoor areas, guests can also dine outside in the peaceful garden bounded by the Owenageara - the Sheep River, where in the summer trout can be seen to surface. Calor powered patio heaters provide warmth for guests wishing to dine outside or just enjoying a drink in the garden. In a professional kitchen such as the one at the Blairs Inn, chefs need a responsive, versatile fuel. Calor gas is the ideal solution. It’s clean, gives fingertip -
Calor gas powered patio heaters provide heat where it is most needed.
If you are preparing food in a professional kitchen or serving up barbecue food in the summer, Calor is the versatile solution. Fast and efficient heat is provided where it is most needed and the heat can extend well beyond the area directly under the heater. This means that fewer heaters are needed to effectively heat your outdoor or smoking area.
Gas compared to oil • Versatility of gas - many applications can be run off the one fuel supply • Gas burns cleanly without soot and has a lower carbon footprint • Lower sulphur emissions of gas makes it more environmentally friendly • LPG purity means direct fired systems are almost 100% efficient • Gas appliances require less maintenance • Instantly controllable flame temperature with gas • Products of gas combustion are harmless and odourless
One Calor 1 tonne bulk tank ensures that there is a plentiful supply for the busy kitchen.
Reliable Supplier For any business, a reliable fuel supplier is essential. For a pub that serves food all day, seven days a week a constant supply of LPG is essential. The Blairs Inn has the benefit of a 1 tonne bulk tank that provides all of the LPG required to keep their busy kitchen running smoothly. Having telemetry means that they can be confident that they won’t run out of gas.
Gas compared to electricity • Kinder to the environment, gas has a lower carbon footprint • Gas is more responsive, controllable and instantly available •V ersatility of gas – many applications can be run off the one fuel supply •U nlike electricity, gas is not susceptible to power cuts • S table gas price throughout the day avoids peak time charges
Calor powered patio heaters for all year round warmth.
• Unlike oil, gas tanks do not require the construction of containment for potential tank spill • Underground gas installations do not require a pump as opposed to similar oil installations which do • Compared to electricity, coal and oil, Calor Gas is kinder to the environment producing less carbon dioxide emissions. Source: Carbon Trust Emission Factor 2006.
About Calor At Calor, we have been delivering innovative energy solutions for over 70 years. Our team can deliver a complete tailor-made energy solution for your business needs. By working with manufacturers of energy efficient technologies, we stay at the cutting edge of developments in the energy industry. Accordingly, we recommend the most energy efficient solutions for your business, allowing you to keep pace with changing building regulations and reduce CO2 emissions.
THE BENEFITS AT A GLANCE • K inder to the environment – gas has lower carbon emissions • Gas powered fryers and hobs are more efficient and produce less CO2 than electric equivalents • Gas is more responsive and controllable • Gas is versatile – many applications can run off the same fuel supply • Gas is not susceptible to interruptions – unlike electricity • Stable gas price throughout the day – avoids peak time charges • With lower CO2 and sulphur emissions, gas is more environmentally friendly • Instantly controllable temperature
Comparative Greenhouse Gas Emission Levels Fuel LPG Electricity Oil Coal Peat Briquettes
gCO2 /kWh (NCV) 229.3 542.8 257.0 340.6 355.9
Source: SEI Energy in Ireland Report 2009
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• Calor is the cleaner, high efficiency fossil fuel • Gas tanks do not require the construction of containment bunds – unlike oil • Underground gas installations do not require a pump – unlike oil installations