Pre-commissioning cleaning
Guardian Water Treatment welcomes the latest addition of BSRIA’s guide to Precomissioning Cleaning of Pipework Systems – BG29/2020. The sixth version of this important document, which was published on 30th April, includes a range of new guidance in order to reflect changes in industry best practice since the last 2012 edition. Most notably for Guardian […]
Water is intrinsic to almost every aspect of our lives, from basic functions such as drinking and washing through to manufacturing, the built environment, heating and cooling; and even our use of the internet – every gigabyte of data we use has a water footprint of around 250 litres. London requires 2.6 billion litres of […]
For those responsible for the maintenance and management of HVAC water systems, industry guidance documents from organisations such as HSE and BSRIA provide an essential reference. Based on the latest British and European standards, these documents give best practice guidance and the latest thinking on the various stages of water treatment; from design and pre-commissioning […]
Buildings are becoming ever more intelligent, with environmental factors and energy usage routinely monitored through centralised Building Management Systems (BMS). The Internet of Things (IoT) has developed over the last 50 years, from the early days of computer control to the smart technology we see today; influencing the way commercial buildings are designed, constructed and […]
What is BG29 and is it a legal requirement for pre-commissioning cleaning? BG 29/2020 ‘Pre-Commission Cleaning of Pipework Systems’ is the 6th edition of the BSRIA guidance relating to pre-commissioning cleaning in closed circuit water systems, replacing BG 29/2012. It contains best practice guidance on pre-commissioning cleaning, from system design to practical completion and handover, […]
On the 10th April, Steven Booth took to the stage at the Facilities Event to discuss the benefits of water monitoring technology for FMs. Speaking alongside Steve Munn, from Guardian’s certified partner, Hevasure, the duo made a compelling case for reform in the sector in order to help FMs save money and be more confident […]
Guardian’s MD, Steven Booth, will be discussing how monitoring can avoid some of the issues associated with water system handover at the Facilities Event. Speaking alongside Steve Munn from Hevasure, the seminar will take place on Wednesday 10th April from 11.30 – 12.00. The Facilities Event takes place from the 9th – 11th April at […]
Corrosion in sealed HVAC systems can lead to leaks, costly repairs and system breakdown. To prevent corrosion, buildings must be constructed correctly, water systems pre-commissioned effectively and ongoing maintenance must be preventative, focused on fixing problems rather than masking them with more chemicals. What causes corrosion in pipework? Corrosion in pipework is caused by a […]
We’ve just come to the end of this year’s World Water Week (26th – 31st August), a unique event which provides a platform for positive discussion about water-related challenges and their impact on environmental, health, climate and economic agendas. The topic of reducing water usage received considerable attention this year, following severe drought in the […]
It was World FM Day on the 16th May. We showed our support by providing advice for FMs on improving the sustainability of water treatment as part of a range of articles put together by the Facilities Show. The article looked at the latest water system management solutions, including 24/7 monitoring system, Hevasure, non-chemical treatment […]
