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Detecting water leaks before they start to cause damage

With water damage proving to be one of the most frequently reported insurance claims, Rehau has unveiled a smart water control system using ultrasound technology.

The smart control water system monitors the water fl ow rate, assessing it in real time with integrated software. It is made up of four main components: a smart water controller, water sensors, a hub gateway, and app.

The system is suited to anyone concerned about potential water damage in a property – either through their own daily use, or as the landlord of another property or holiday home. It is also said to be benefi cial to eco-conscious consumers wanting to monitor water usage.

The RE.GUARD smart water controller helps to detect burst pipes and drip leaks by shutting off the water supply to mitigate damage. It is installed after the water meter which allows it to also measure water consumption, and has the ability to be manually turned on and off .

The controller is supported by water sensors which quickly detect leaking water in critical areas by being positioned throughout the house. The sensors connect to the RE.GUARD smart water controller via the Z-Wave radio standard, although there is also an extension cable for hard-to-reach places.

All devices are connected to the internet via the .HU gateway which can easily be connected to a home’s router. Essential information is then available to the homeowner at a glance, which also helps to identify sustainable ways to save on water. phamnews.co.uk/

AC for complete climate control Key features of the Climate 3000i include: ‘Wind Avoid Me’ mode that ad usts the air fl ow direction, avoiding a direct breeze to the user; ‘Follow Me’ mode that activates sensor from the remote, regulating the room temperature based on where the homeowner is sitting; ‘ECO mode’, which saves on energy by reducing power consumption to 20% for eight hours and an ‘i-Clean’ feature that, when activated, kills % of bacteria on the evaporator and prevents any spread around the home. The Climate 3000i is the fi rst air conditioning unit from the company that has in-built WiFi connectivity, meaning users can With the launch of the Climate 3000i, orcester osch switch on their heating or cooling on their way home now off ers an air conditioning unit that delivers both thanks to the connective abilities to the osch app. cooling and heating for homeowners. The product is orcester’s artyn ridges says he limate said to off er a wide range of features and modes, mainly 3000i has been developed to increase our off ering to accessed through the unit’s control system and remote our installers, giving them more sophisticated and controller, to help ensure that users remain comfortable high-tech options for their own customers.” no matter the weather. phamnews.co.uk/

Ionisation probes replace UV sensors

iello has upgraded its kerosene burners with fl ame-detection ionisation probes. The probes are available on the company’s low NOx (low nitrogen oxides) blue fl ame kerosene burner range in the UK and Ireland, replacing the ultra-violet (UV) fl ame sensors currently used, to provide a simpler, longerlasting safety solution.

The company explains that ionisation probes are a simpler means of fl ame supervision, compared to other methods, with a defi ned life e pectancy of approximately 20,000 hours – double the expected life of a U fl ame sensor. ocated within the fl ame itself, ionisation probes detect the charged ions that result from the combustion of a hydrocarbon, allowing a small electrical current to be conducted across the fl ame when applied. f no such current is detected, the burner is forced into a safety shutdown. A proven means of fl ame detection, ionisation probes are already commonly installed in combustion equipment and will soon be available for the low kerosene burner range. This product development is in line with Riello’s focus on simplicity and familiarisation of components for engineers, many of whom have worked with ionisation probes on other equipment for years. phamnews.co.uk/

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Minimal style is big on performance

The ultra-compact Minimal range from Mira is a distinctive and contemporary option said to off er a high performance showering experience.

The shower’s clean, modern design comes with 50mm pipe centres, suiting it as a retrofi t solution for the Mira Agile, as well as being good for complete bathroom renovations. The compact footprint also solves the spatial challenges of many modern bathrooms. Its intuitive controls and technology deliver a highquality showering experience, while the sleek design is said to off er a premium fi nish at an aff ordable price.

For the installer, it is simple to install and comes with a fi rst fi kit which includes fi ings and templates to make installation easier, faster, and more secure. The adjustable, movable deluge head also increases installation fl e ibility. oth the single and dual outlet variants use the same fi rst fi kit, ensuring that upgrades can be catered for seamlessly.

The Mira Minimal range is available with a single powerful spray mode and wide 0mm ira eat spray head. ira inimal ual off ers all these benefi ts, with an additional 200mm deluge shower head for greater coverage. phamnews.co.uk/

Smarter hygiene

Intellimix is the name of Ideal Standard’s smart, cost eff ective hygiene solution for commercial bathrooms. The device dispenses both soap and water, completely touch-free. uitable for offi ces, leisure facilities and other high-traffi c environments, the fi tting is said to lower running costs while being sustainable and reducing waste.

Despite delivering an optimum volume of soap with every wash, Intellimix can reduce the overall amount of soap and water typically used in washrooms with traditional fi ttings, minimising waste and generating cost savings of up to 80% on soap and 85% on water. luetooth enabled, ntellimi also off ers parameter settings which can be easily controlled by facilities managers via a smartphone. They can change settings on all taps in a building, including how much soap is dispensed, how long water should fl ow and how often anti-stagnation fl ushing should occur. ntellimi also sends notifi cations when soap is running low. phamnews.co.uk/