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Safe and efficient running of a cooling tower system is achieved from good monitoring and management practices. With a wealth of experience in managing all types and sizes of cooling tower our dedicated trained staff will ensure that your cooling tower remains compliant with the current legislation.

Pseudomona bacteria is now being found in heating and chilled water systems in many parts of the country. Until the last couple of years, bacteria in these types of systems were of little consequence and not often investigated.
This bacteria produces biofilm, or slime. If left to proliferate it can cause severe corrosion and blockages in pipework. The biofilm will reduce the water flow and provide a habitat for other bacteria that cause corrosion leading to pitting and leaking pipework. The overall effect in heating and chilled water systems is reduced efficiency and increased downtime and costs of repairing leaks.
This is why closed systems should be monitored and regularly maintained. This maintenance should continue throughout the life of the building and should involve sample taking at a maximum interval of 3 months.

If cleaning is required, verification of cleanliness will be compiled within a log book and include the system cleaned, vertification results (VT or DTT tests) pre and post photographic reports and recommendations for future testing and cleaning requirements. The cleaning methods we use are of the latest technology causing the minimum of disruption to building occupants working to the specification as outlined in the HVCA publication- Cleanliness of Ventilation Systems TR/19.

If you operate a commercial kitchen you will have duties under health and safety law to assess fire risks in the operation of extract ventilation. The Risk Assessment should be conducted by a responsible person and will help you identify potential hazards associated with kitchen extract ventilation, principally those created by the excessive build-up of cooking oil deposits. You evaluate the risks, record the findings and keep the assessment under review, particularly if there are any changes made to the ventilation system. This Risk Assessment will give you a quantifiable measure of risk, and it is anticipated that successive reviews will show a reduction in the number of high risks. It should be considered in relation to the more general fire precautions necessary for life safety in your workplace.