The team at CH Systems carried out a a small Gas Pipework installation in Tonbridge For Scarab Sweepers; an interesting site to work at with lots of fabrication of their product going on in house including powder coating, welding and assembly.
Great to see British industry operating at this level!
Have a look at these temporary Chillers and Air Handling Units, which we installed for a client in Bexhill on the same day as we received the call out. The team was onsite within a couple of hours and able to get everything up and running by the close of play; a critical time pressure as the units hold products of a temperature sensitive nature, the safety of which is ensured through a carefully maintained warehouse environment.
The team at CH Systems carried out the installation of two temporary water tanks out of hours this week in a London Hotel, which could not have the water supply off for any sustained period of time.
The existing 4000litre tanks were leaking badly and needed to be replaced. We stripped out the existing tanks, installed new ones and completed all pipework modifications over the course of one evening.
A big thank you to the team for their quick, thorough work and an exemplary product on completion.
Check out the before and after…
The hustle and bustle of the city is unavoidably infectious and London’s Old Street, where we recently completed an entire office block refurbishment, was always a good place to be whilst the project was in process.
The office block consisted of four floors that required the refurbishment of unisex toilet blocks (one per floor) and cleaner’s cupboard as well as a basement level with a shower block – all in compliance with Doc M dwelling regulations (access to and use of buildings).
All the Sanitary and bathrooms have been refitted, greatly improving the overall aesthetic of this property. We carried out a Category A fit out throughout the demise and fitted a Category 5 booster for the irrigation system. Some general context on CAT A and CAT B fit outs:
A Category A fit out varies from developer to developer but most often, it describes the level of fit out provided by the developer to the landlord. Typically, a Cat A fit out includes: raised floors and suspended ceilings, basic mechanical and electrical service, fire detection and protection services, internal surface finishes and blinds. A Cat B fit out is conducted on a space where the external walls and basic flooring, ceilings, M&E services and shared toilets and lifts have been installed. This type of fit out includes: partitioning, finishes and branding, carpeting, meeting rooms, conference rooms, break-out rooms, the reception area, lighting, kitchen facilities, IT and audio visual equipment, and office furniture.
We also installed a new 3000 litre cold water storage tank and then a water heater plus sump pump in the basement serving showers.
The team at CH chose top brands to ensure the longevity of all systems, including: Ariston water heaters, Vitra toilets, Ideal Standard basins and specialist rainwater drainage and gutter systems in the Saint-Gobain heritage range. All condensates were installed in HDPE with Hepworth HepVo traps and basement pipework was fitted in George Fischer ABS.
All soil and waste systems were fitted in HDPE Geberit and domestic services copper in Geberit Mapress, and WC frames also in Geberit.
Have a look at the final result:
Long-term installation projects are intense, typically requiring round-the-clock attention and the ability to deliver and adapt ideas when plans are sometimes curtailed by building complications – but the end result is always deeply rewarding.
The team at CH was commissioned for an entire penthouse refurbishment in an occupied building. The project took 12 months to complete and the final look is a modern, sophisticated apartment that emanates professionalism. Check it out:
Much of the work we did is hidden by the slick interior of the apartment but is essential to the comfort and overall livability of the residence. Part of the installation work included refurbishment of the: underfloor heating and AC system; domestic hot and cold plus low temperature hot water (LTHW) and gas systems; above ground soil and waste systems as well as the installation of Villeroy & Boch sanitary ware.
The boiler plant required a specialist flue due to its location and a new gas pipe was installed running from the riser into the demise, with Quooker taps fitted throughout. All pipework was installed in copper with Yorkshire Fittings and all soil and waste pipework is in Terrain. The installed brassware is high end Waterworks and the WC frames are Geberit.
The penthouse includes some killer features that we enjoyed perfecting: two gas fires and an outside barbecue (all feeding off the main supply) plus a steam room and sauna – with all control valves, including solenoids, fitted to comply.
We enjoyed the magnitude and dynamic nature of this project, and the team at CH is hugely pleased with the end result.
One of the perks of working on building services is that we get to revel in the architectural prowess of some pretty epic designs, such as the award winning superstructure (featured below) in which we carried out ductwork, air conditioning and small plumbing works during a CAT B fit out on the thirteenth floor.
The White Collar Factory is an energetic and diverse business hub that is home to some of the world’s foremost companies.
On this particular job, the decision was made to keep all of the building services on show. This format of installation works well for us a business as it allows us to showcase our work.
All the installed AC plant and kit was Daikin; the VRV was fitted on the roof in the plant space on the inside of the running track (that is on the roof) and the controls on the internal units were all run through an iTouch manager.
Following on from the enabling and installation work successfully carried out at the Royal Chelsea Hospital, the team at CH Systems proceeded to tackle the final part of the project: below ground gas pipework.
There were a number of irrigation pipes that crossed the tech and made the installation of a 125mm PE pipe quite awkward. To make it work, we had to squeeze off the existing below ground gas pipework on both sides of the site, which was followed by a tightness test on the entire gas carcass. The sheer size of the gas system as well as a lack of valves on location meant that we had to cut into the pipework. (See the below images for how it went down…)
Ultimately, the work was a success. The 200meters of pipe and multiple fittings we used on the job was supplied by Smith Brothers Stores, and went together without a hitch, making for a tidy installation.
Overall the client is very pleased with the work, as are we.
The life expectancy of a boiler depends very much upon the type of boiler in question but, on average, a traditional gas boiler should last between 10 and 15 years. When it comes to the end if its serviceable life, it’ll need to be replaced – as was the case when we were called to check out some issues a client (global internet retailer) was having with their current heating system at a warehouse in Croydon.
The team at CH Systems discovered that the older gas fired Reznor units had fulfilled their life expectancy and a decision was made to replace the current units with 6no new Reznor UDSA-100 units.
With the roof of the warehouse being 13 meters off the slab, the work had to be carried out on Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) – this was no problem as all of our engineers hold current IPAF Certified Training For Working Height certificates, which enabled us to carry out the work in a much more timely fashion (saving the time and effort of scaffold towers etc). See pics below:
An existing client that has a maintenance contract in place with us for their boiler room at Shoreham Power Station requested a major service on their 4no Potterton Derwent Prestige boilers.
After completing a thorough clean of the burner, flue ways and heat exchanger we commissioned the boilers back into service but we were unable to get a satisfactory Flue Gas Analysis reading. The Prestige boilers are fantastic units but at 19 years old, time is taking its toll; the decision was thus made to replace all of the burners.
We are pleased to report that following the installation of the new burners and the re-commission of the boilers into use, we achieved the best readings we have ever seen on these units! See below for an idea of what the burners looked like pre-replacement:
Christmas is around the corner and as one might imagine, retailers are operating in sales overdrive; so when we were commissioned to install a gas line to an existing Lennox Air Handling Unit (AHU) for a global online retailer, the team at CH Systems was prepared to work out of hours so as not to disrupt operations (never a problem for us!).
The work comprised the installation of 80 meters of 76mm Geberit Stainless Gas pipework and fittings, which took place at an ‘above level’ working height that required the operation of scissor lifts to give us access to the gas line. We opted to use the Novopress ACO203XL pressing tool as this meant we did not have any trailing power leads (created by the height at which we were working) and this managed to avoid any potential Health & Safety safety issues.
See below for images of the installation in process:
CH Systems is a specialist contractor with over 35 years’ collective experience in the plumbing and commercial heating industries. The company is registered with Gas Safe and is an recognised installer for leading manufacturers of heating equipment, including Nu Way, Reznor, Hoval, Potterton, Vaillant, Worcester Bosch/Buderus and Remeha.
Gas Run in the North WestMay 21, 2020 - 1:27 pmWe carried out a commercial gas run for a client in the North West and thought it would be a good opportunity to showcase our work. Massive thank you to Twelve Eighteen for putting this together.