Friday 31 October 2014

What do you kow about Industrial Heating?

There may be a large amount of information regarding your industrial heating that you may be unaware of. This article outlines some of the points that you not have even considered.

 

Did you know? That you can reduce your energy usage by setting your thermostats to optimum start and finish times. 

Setting your timers to the appropriate temperatures and correct operating hours. If staff enter the workplace and it is cold then they may turn the heating up to full, and this may increase the energy used, to heat the building up, so it may be a good idea to set the temperature to warm up the building before the workers arrive. This could also contribute to the prevention of your pipework freezing in the colder weather.  

 

Did you know? That heating costs rise by approx. 8% for each 1 degree of overheating?

This is why it is so important to ensure that you and all of you staff are trained on the usage of the heating controls and the temperatures in which they need to be set at. There are a variety of energy saving controls available to assist you with reducing your energy usage.

 

Did you know? That you can provide spot heating to particular parts of your building, where heat is required, using energy efficient radiant heaters. This allows you to control where the heat in your building is distributed should you have mixed temperature requirements.

 

Did you know? that you can recirculate your heated air back to ground level, reducing heat loss through the ceiling?

For example if you are attempting heat a church that has extremely high ceilings using warm air heaters, you would need to push the heated air back down towards ground level, to provide the heat where it's needed.

 

Did you know? that the minimum temperature within the workplace is 16 degrees and for sedentary work this could be increased to 20 degrees, although some working environments, may be exempt from this for example if you work with chilled foods, where appropriate measures such as PPE would be put into place to keep you warm in colder temperatures

 

Did you know? that the amount of window space in your building can affect the type of heating you need?

This is because that 26% of your buildings heat loss is through the windows. Double or Triple glazing could reduce this, but will not eradicate it completely. That's why before you consider a new heating installation a thorough heat loss calculation, can be carried out to help you to understand the heating requirements for your building.

 

But did you know? That Heaters Wholesale can provide you with solutions and advice on all of the above situations, to assist with maintaining the efficiency and comfort of your business. We can provide you with a free site survey to determine the most efficient industrial heating solution to suit you.

 

So whether it’s warm air  for your warehouse heating or radiant heating for your garden centre, our highly qualified gas safe engineers can provide you with an industrial heating installation that's right for you. Contact Heaters Wholesale today for your free site survey.

Wednesday 8 October 2014

Heating Your Warehouse This Winter

There are lots of considerations when thinking about your warehouse heating  requirements.
Every year, there are many businesses that use more energy than needed, thereby increasing energy costs. This could be caused by a number of things such as, poor
maintenance, old heating equipment, poor heater design or change of business requirements.
Did you know that heating costs can rise up to 8% for each 1° of overheating?
 
But what can be done to resolve the issue?
 
First, an assessment of your current heating system should be performed and the following questions should be asked:
  1. How old is the heater?
  2. Does the heater have a full service history?
  3. Have the requirements of your business changed?
 
Answers to the above questions could explain why you may be using more energy than needed.
 
How old is your heater?
 
If your heater is over a certain age, chances are it could be less efficient. This, combined with higher fuel costs, means higher energy bills. The industrial heating  industry is continually evolving, and higher efficient heaters are now available, with greater fuel and energy saving options.
Does your heater have a full service history?
 
If you have not kept your maintenance up to date, you could have had some underlying issues that were never detected causing more damage to the heating equipment. Heaters will not operate efficiently unless properly maintained.
 
Have the requirements of your business changed?
 
It could be that you have either expanded your business, which means that the current heater is not sufficient to heat the larger space. Or maybe you have partitioned part of the building off and one side doesn’t have a heater, while the other side has an oversized heater.
 
The environment
 
The heater’s environment can affect its longevity. For example, if your building is situated near chemical plants, this can have a detrimental effect on your heating equipment.
As stated in the HSE guidelines for temperature in the workplace, the temperature in a warehouse should be no lower than 16 °Celsius or 13 °Celsius if the work is indoors and is of a fast pace.
The best way to assess your need is to have a site survey carried out by a fully qualified gas safe engineer, who can provide you with some information on the most efficient way to heat your premises.
With over 20 years warehouse heating expertise, Heaters Wholesale can provide design, supply and install solutions for your business.
 
Heaters Wholesale can supply and install a wide range of Industrial heating solutions including radiant heaters. Contact us for your free site survey.