By: Dr Chris Iddon – Environment Design Manager – SE Controls We’ve all sat in lecture theatres; classrooms or meeting rooms and begun to feel drowsy. Yet in almost every case, this effect has nothing to do with the subject matter being taught or discussed but is a direct consequence of the gradual build up […]

The latest iteration of Sabroe’s reciprocating compressor, the SABROE SMC Mk 5, is setting new market standards for reciprocating compressors in terms of length of service intervals, efficiency and reliability. With a strong base of clients in South Africa, orders for the Mk 5 are already being received by Johnson Controls. “The Sabroe brand remains […]

  Bidvest Laundry Group has led the field in total laundry solutions in South Africa for more than 35 years. It offers factories, mines, hotels and hospitals a comprehensive laundry service tailored to their exact requirements. As an ISO 9001 accredited operation, quality, consistency and reliability are hallmarks of the service it provides. Along with […]

Daikin has launched South Africa’s very first heat pump cassette using low GWP R-32 refrigerant gas extending the Sky Air range for light commercial applications. With just one-third of the Global Warming Potential (GWP) of R-410A refrigerant, R-32 is a proven environmentally responsible alternative. The R-32 based Sky Air High COP cassette promises to deliver […]

It’s hard to fault the new Johnson Controls’ YORK YZ Magnetic Bearing Centrifugal Chiller. Released globally in September 2018 and now available in South Africa, it brings together ground-breaking YORK innovations refined over decades of real-world use to deliver the world’s first chiller fully optimised to use the next-generation low-global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant — R-1233zd(E) […]

Use free environmental heat from the air with heat pump technology for central heating and domestic hot water If cars only had two operating modes, i.e. full power or full braking, that would be neither comfortable nor efficient. Conventional heat pumps still operate just like that, as they are either on or off. This is […]

Solent, being the expert on fans, know how important it is to have a clean fan during peak seasons. You can’t see it when they’re spinning around but fans tend to collect a lot of dirt, especially if they’re in or near a kitchen where steam and grease can be a magnet for dust. So […]

Bananas arrive green at the Banana Ripening Centre and are then palletised and stored in one of the 55 ripening chambers. Collection and distribution of the bananas is synchronised with the six-day ripening process, so it is crucial that the temperature is strictly controlled through the reliable and efficient YORK YVWA chillers.

SE Controls Africa was specified by Sparq Consulting to provide the range of actuators and control solutions for the smoke control systems used at JLR Constantiaberg and William Simpson car dealerships in Tokai, Cape Town.

The high price tag of even entry-level chillers has made this market segment very competitive. Johnson Controls’ Amichi Series of Chillers and Heat Pumps, introduced to the South African market just six months ago, offers a high value option, featuring a technology stack and performance that is hard to beat.

Over the last few months it seems as if everybody has become obsessed with rose gold, and with good reason. This colour creates a basic balance between extravagance and style, and the colour tone seems to complement everything!

Frigair 2018 takes place in June and Maxiflex will be showcasing its door solutions which are specifically designed for cold rooms, cold storage and logistics. Maxiflex will showcase high-speed freezer doors as well as insulated sectional doors from the ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems product portfolio at the exhibition.

Johnson Controls has launched its Amichi Series of Chillers and Heat Pumps into the South African market. With capacities of 45kW up to 260kW it’s the perfect fit for the local mid capacity segment – it marries the price benefit of a scroll chiller with the increased control a direct current (DC) inverter offers for […]

Johnson Controls, a global diversified technology and multi-industrial leader, is celebrating 50 years in South Africa, creating intelligent buildings, efficient energy solutions, integrated infrastructure and next generation air conditioning systems.

Bosch is now offering not only heating, hot water and ventilation solutions, but also VRF (Variable Refrigerant Flow) systems for efficient air conditioning in commercial buildings.

Did you know that the geyser accounts for as much as 40% of a home’s monthly electricity bill?

Bosch, the inventors of continuous-flow gas hot water systems, offer high-quality, high-efficiency hot water systems for South African homes and businesses. 

If you think fans are ineffective and expensive to use, think again! Fans are a great way to cool down and get the air in your home moving.

With Connected Maintenance, Johnson Controls brings a very practical Internet of Things (IoT) solution to its clients — providing the kind of connectivity to high-end chillers in South Africa that will extend their lifespans … and save owners a whole lot of maintenance downtime and costs. Need a bigger incentive to test this solution? Getting connected won’t cost you a thing!

The residential light commercial (RLC) segment of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) market is growing fast in South Africa. With the electricity crises easing off, RLC solutions are an increasingly attractive option – they are affordable, easy to install and deliver surprisingly long-term cost and eco benefits. This segment is prompting more homeowners and small and medium businesses to invest.

Located in the Johannesburg inner-city suburb of the same name and just up the hill from the Ellis Park stadium, the Troyeville Hotel remains something of a legend with a loyal following across Johannesburg.

Pioneer Floor Heating offers a solution to keep the cold at bay: its electrical under floor heating is designed not just to heat up the floor, but to heat the air temperature in the room as well. Pioneer offers a quality system that uses radiant heating and provides the most economical solution available when it comes to electrical heating.

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. unveiled its latest innovations in Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) engineering during a roadshow which started in Cape Town, on the 8 March, 2016, followed by a roadshow in Zimbali, KwaZulu-Natal on 11 March 2016 and an event at Montecasino, Johannesburg on 16 March 2016.

A water-based under floor heating system is a series of interconnected pipes that circulate warm water throughout the floor to heat up the space. Pipes can be connected to a boiler or a solar water heating system. The water temperature to the heating pipe is controlled by mixing the water in the pipe with hot water from the boiler to achieve the required temperature; this is then passed to a manifold for distribution to the various zones.

The V&A Waterfront’s Silo District is recognised as one of the most advanced and environmentally-friendly developments in Africa, as the completed No 1 and No 2 Silo developments use the waters of the Atlantic Ocean in the surrounding harbour to provide cooling and heating to the R2.5-billion project, which is due for completion in 2017 once an additional four silo developments are fully-operational.

ThermoWise, specialists in energy saving systems, recently completed the installation of 13 air-to-water heat pumps at the Zibambeleni old age home in Durban, to optimise electricity savings at the establishment.

Ceiling fans deliver powerful environmental effects for every room. They’re decorating essentials too, helping to complete the look of a room. If you haven’t considered specifying ceiling fans in a while, Solent Trading has five reasons for you to consider.

It is important that traffic doors combine functionality with longevity. In areas where the movement of pedestrians and goods is particularly high, consideration to the durability of the door needs to be balanced with its ability to provide an unhindered flow of traffic.

The upgraded water-cooled magnetic centrifugal chiller, introduced by York, with a capacity from 755 to 1355kW is suitable for very large applications. By way of example there are currently nine installed at FNB headquarters in Johannesburg. Responsible for delivering improved efficiency of between 3.5 and 5% is the incorporation of a new variable speed drive (VSD).

ThermoWise designs, manufactures and installs horizontal and vertical calorifiers, engineered to deliver hot water safely and economically in diverse sectors.