Human beings hate overheating. They also love saving money. Into this mix add a dash of stupidity and you have many millions of disasters waiting to happen in the form of hideously-installed air conditioning units, as seen below in a gallery that causes my tear ducts to slowly fill each and every time. Some of …
Read moreThe Future of Air Conditioning
October 22nd, 2010, by Richard SalmonWith the whole world being concerned about sustainability and getting more environmentally friendly, the air conditioning industry tries to develop new designs and technologies that would bring us a step closer towards making air conditioners more effective while having less impact on the environment. Needless to say, it’s not an easy task to find the …
Read moreSara Cox Gets Hot and Bothered with Lack of BBC Air Con
October 18th, 2010, by Richard Salmon
It’s that time of year when temperatures plummet and our office air conditioners go from cool to heat, but not in the BBC Radio 1 studio which houses some of the country’s best known presenters and DJs. The likes of Chris Moyles, Fearne Cotton, Jo Whiley and Vernon Kay spend hours of their working days …
Read moreAir conditioning ‘increases productivity’ in the workplace
October 14th, 2010, by Richard Salmon
Scientists have agreed that the temperature and humidity at the workplace has a direct impact on the productivity of employees. If the room is too hot, employees are more likely to feel sleepy and their concentration level drops dramatically. On the other hand, very low temperature leads to illnesses and complaints. In order to keep …
Read moreMovies spread the ventilation duct phenomenon
October 11th, 2010, by Richard SalmonImagine you were trapped in a small room with locked doors and no windows, what would you do? If you were in a movie you would just head for the ventilation duct, remove it with the tip of your fingernail, smoothly slide in the spacious vent that would accommodate a truck, and easily sort your …
Read moreHow to save energy and money
October 1st, 2010, by Richard Salmon
How to save energy and money In the previous post, we highlighted some main points why using the air conditioning is good for you. Now, we bring you several suggestions how to use it while saving your money and the energy at the same time. Choose your air conditioner carefully Not every air conditioner is …
Read moreSome Air Conditioning Tips To Help You Breathe Easy
September 28th, 2010, by Richard SalmonAs we specialise in air conditioning maintenance and even portable air conditioning, here are some tips for those looking into purchasing/hiring their first air conditioner, or for seasoned cool customers… AIR CON EQUALS GOOD HEALTH Invisible particles, pollen, and stale, languid air can make respiration more difficult, effectively reducing the amount of air inhale with …
Read moreNew legislation means changes to air conditioning systems
September 17th, 2010, by admin
Those who own dated air conditioning units are being warned that they must comply with the new legislation in place for air conditioning units that will come into effect in just over two years time. After studies revealed that R22 refrigerants have a negative effect on the ozone layer and contibute heavily on the natural …
Read moreTwo cooling towers shut down as Legionnaires Disease outbreak continues
September 15th, 2010, by Richard Salmon
Two South Wales cooling towers have been further closed down as the search continues for the legionnaires disease source around the area. Around nineteen people have been linked with the outbreak and all have needed hospital treatment. A further four more cases have been invested, with two of the four – a 70-year-old man and …
Read more65 air conditioning units stolen in Virginia Beach
September 9th, 2010, by Richard Salmon
65 air conditioning units have been stolen throughout West Virginia city over the past four months. Air conditioning units have been reported missing from dozens of businesses and private residences, said Detective Tonya Borman, the Police Department’s Crime Solvers coordinator. Each of the units are valued at more than $200,000. Some cases saw several of …
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