On 31st December 2009 the ban of use of virgin HCFC refrigerants, including but not limited to R22, in servicing and maintenance of refrigeration dryers and air conditioning equipment will come into effect.
Airchannel offer a re-gas service on all R22 dryers that are in a good serviceable condition. This service is very reliable and a cost effective substitute to having to replace capital plant equipment. In most cases only the gas needs replacing and most oils can still be used.
Call 0800 526581 to switch over today!
Monday, 25 January 2010
Friday, 22 January 2010
Compressor funded through Carbon Trust interest free loan
DG Heath (Timber Products) Limited was established in 1985 and is a leading supplier of timber and quality related timber products to the trade, retail and public sector.
The family run business is based in Pontarddulais, Swansea, and specialises in timber decking, fencing, laminate and solid hardwood flooring as well as the manufacturing of wooden pallets and cases.
To find a cost effective solution to replace compressor equipment that was beyond economical repair and would also provide continuous energy savings going forward.
Airchannel had already conducted a data log of the company’s site, which revealed potential savings could be made with a new type of compressor and in light of the problem a new variable speed unit was recommended.
The survey indicated DG Heath could save 51% a year on energy bills, which represented £3,613.00, and the payback on a new compressor would take just 33 months. This met the Carbon Trust criteria.
This resulted in an order being placed and Airchannel installed a new variable speed compressor for DG Heath that provides significant annual energy cost savings and is funded through a Carbon Trust interest free loan.
To obtain the loan, Airchannel supported the application with data log graphs and documentary proof of the savings that could be achieved, these were then analysed by the Carbon Trust to see if all the figures added up. Within 10 days approval had been granted to purchase a variable speed compressor.
Neil Heath, director at DG Heath (Timber Products), said: “Airchannel advised us that we would make significant energy savings with a new variable speed compressor and due to this we could also qualify for the interest free loan.
“It made sense to order a new compressor, which Airchannel delivered and installed within about two weeks. Their engineer also completed the documents for warranty and commissioning that were sent to the Carbon Trust. The service was excellent.”
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Thursday, 21 January 2010
Tax relief in the form of Enhanced Capital Allowances
In challenging economic times it is tempting to make quick savings by cutting staff and infrastructure. This not always brings the desired savings considering the added “costs” of redundancy settlement and required reinvestment when business improves.
In contrast, a relatively small investment in Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) to improve the motor efficiency provides a real payback in substantial and sustained savings in periods of both recession and growth. This information comes form GAMBICA, the Trade Association for Instrumentation, Control, Automation and Laboratory in the UK.
Variable Speed Compressors employ a special drive which controls the RPM (Revolutions Per Minute) speed of the compressor, and this in turn saves energy when compared to its fixed speed equivalent.
The energy efficiency of these compressors results in worthwhile savings on energy costs for users with fluctuating compressed air requirements. The demands for air in nearly every compressed air system fluctuates to some extent. If a compressor has a fixed speed, then it means that it will be switching on and off and probably running inefficiently.
The incentive
Variable Speed Drives qualify for tax relief in the form of Enhanced Capital Allowances (ECA). This means that the full capital costs of equipment and its installation can be offset against income tax in year one.
The use of VSDs is therefore one of the most easily implemented and cost effective ways to achieve carbon reduction to meet the obligations under Carbon Reduction Commitment.
Contact us on 0800 526581 to discuss in more details.
In contrast, a relatively small investment in Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) to improve the motor efficiency provides a real payback in substantial and sustained savings in periods of both recession and growth. This information comes form GAMBICA, the Trade Association for Instrumentation, Control, Automation and Laboratory in the UK.
Variable Speed Compressors employ a special drive which controls the RPM (Revolutions Per Minute) speed of the compressor, and this in turn saves energy when compared to its fixed speed equivalent.
The energy efficiency of these compressors results in worthwhile savings on energy costs for users with fluctuating compressed air requirements. The demands for air in nearly every compressed air system fluctuates to some extent. If a compressor has a fixed speed, then it means that it will be switching on and off and probably running inefficiently.
The incentive
Variable Speed Drives qualify for tax relief in the form of Enhanced Capital Allowances (ECA). This means that the full capital costs of equipment and its installation can be offset against income tax in year one.
The use of VSDs is therefore one of the most easily implemented and cost effective ways to achieve carbon reduction to meet the obligations under Carbon Reduction Commitment.
Contact us on 0800 526581 to discuss in more details.
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