Climatec News

Newsletter - Summer 2009

technical@climatec.co.uk (Andrew Kemp) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:15:41 +0000

Newsletter - Summer 2009

With no Poultry Show this year, it is important to keep you up-to-date with our latest developments - Climatec and Pola continue to design and manufacture products to fulfill all the needs and requirements of your site.

With warmer weather conditions, now is the time to check your fans to ensure they are in top condition - please give us a call if you would like an equipment health check or maintenance call to your site.

And don't forget, we are here to offer free advice on providing solutions to your problems - click here to contact us.

We are pleased to introduce two new products to our existing range:

NEW - ClimaMix - Air Recirculation Unit

In these times of high energy costs, Climatec have designed a new fan unit which is used to recirculate the air in the shed with the aim of lowering heating fuel bills.

In order for poultry to grow well, it is vital that the environment is correctly maintained - particularly during the initial growing period. With the high cost of energy, the temptation is to reduce minimum ventilation to a point where oxygen levels become insuffiicient.

This new recirculation system enables the desired level of freash air to be achieved - replacing both the first stage ventilation and the standard inlet systems.

All incoming oxygen-laden air is instantly mixed with the warmer air in the house and discharged at high speed throughout the building, ensuring a fresh warm air supply to all the chicks at minimum cost.

The fan itself is controlled by the ClimaMix unit to provide enough air circulation and sufficient oxygen for minimum ventilation and the unit also has a controlled inlet to adjust the amount of oxygenated air allowed into the building.

In a standard 240x60 foot building, six of the ClimaMix units would be fitted to ensure even air distribution - thus, in combination with a couple of speed/time controlled fans, this new system will prevent cold damp air falling onto the litter.

If you would like an even environment with the correct temperature, oxygen and humidity levels, install the new ClimaMix system - if you would like to discuss your requirements, or would like further information, please contact us.

ClimaMix for Happy Chix

NEW - CLT5 Dual Inlet Position Control

This is the expanded version of the CLT2 digital inlet position control, providing simple operation of opening and closing inlets in stages.

The CLT5 can be used to control up to two inlet geardrives in one of three ways:

12 stage position control
6 independant stages of position control per geardrive
0-10 volt input control

The large, easy to read display can show:

Input condition
Geardrive position

With easy feedback potentiometer calibration procedure and easy adjustment of all settings, this versatile and flexible unit can be connected to any suitable geardrive controller.

Click here for more information on the CLT5 or Contact us.

Fan Maintenance

It is vitally important to keep your fans in good condition - check that your fans do not have worn-out bearings and are able to operate at their peak efficiency. With Maxifans don't forget to also check the centrifugal unit and louvre mechanism - these parts can often be repaired before it is too late - although if there are several worn out parts, it can be cheaper to fit a new fan.

If you would like a service/maintenance visit to check your fans and equipment, please contact us.

We have been supplying fans for 27 years and can give advice on repair or replacement and give advise on the best fan to suit your application.

Don't forget that following every washout, at turnaround, to run both you normal fans and maxifans for about an hour afterwards - this helps to prolong the life of the fans an reduce problems during the crop. It also gives you the opportunity to ensure that all the fans operate as expected before placing birds.

Energy Saving Products

For small capital cost, you can reduce your energy bills - we offer a range of:

Air recirculation systems
Efficient fans & air heaters
Accurate and user friendly control systems
Low energy lighting

NEW! CLT5 Dual Inlet Position Control

technical@climatec.co.uk (Andrew Kemp) — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0000

NEW! CLT5 Dual Inlet Position Control

Moving up from the CLT2 Climatec introduce the NEW CLT5 Dual Inlet Position Controller.

Click here for more information.

NEW! GT Crono Multi-zone Cronothermostat

technical@climatec.co.uk (Andrew Kemp) — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 16:29:44 +0000

NEW! GT Crono Multi-zone Cronothermostat

Click here for more information

Newsletter - Autumn 2008

technical@climatec.co.uk (Andrew Kemp) — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 10:54:41 +0000

Autumn 2008 Newsletter

Energy Costs - Minimise Wastage

As we enter the autumn/winter period of the year keeping your bird housing at the correct temperature for the least cost, is the simplest way to improve margins.

Before you commit to capital expenditure on the latest energy saving scheme, why not take a few minutes to make sure your existing equipment is working in the most effective way.

Six steps for a DIY equipment health check:

Heater position in relation to first stage fans.

Have you swapped to a different style of heating (e.g. brooders to air heating)? If so, was the fan sequence adjusted at the time the change took place? It is important with air heating to have the heater and fan locations checked to ensure that the warm air from the heater is not going straight out of the building when the first stage of fans is running.
First stage fans & inlet opening.

If you use less first stage fans in the winter, do you alter the inlet opening position to accommodate for the reduction in air movement?
Running cost of first stage fans.

Are you using the most efficient fans on the first stage? Maximum airflow for minimum wattage.
Inlet control - accurate positioning.

Are your inlets correctly adjusted and capable of precise control?
Do your inlets automatically go fully closed when all the fans are off?
Is the incoming cold air mixing with the warm air before it reaches bird level?

Can you close off inlets at low ventilation rates to create fewer but stronger jets of air, to aid mixing?
Air leaks & draughts.

As housing gets older so the potential for air leakage increases.

Use extra seals in winter.

Check the condition of backdraught shutters on the fans.

Use insulated doors on the fans you're not using, in particular, if you have maxifans for use in the summer period.

Make sure any incoming cold air is where you want it to be.
Temperature sensors - position & calibration.

Are all the sensors in the best location?

How long has it been since their calibration was last checked?

Corrosion on the sensor connections can cause temperature errors upward of 1°C.

Climatec service & maintenance can offer equipment health checks and free advice on providing solutions to anything highlighted on the above list.

We also have a range of energy saving products that for small capital cost, can reduce your energy bills. These include:

Air recirculation fans.
Efficient fans & air heaters.
Accurate & user friendly control systems.
Low energy lighting.

Remember, at Climatec advice is free.

Reduce you costs not your bank balance.

Contact Climatec first.

Climatec products + Climatec engineers = least cost

New Content Added

technical@climatec.co.uk (Andrew Kemp) — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000

New Content Added

Over the previous weeks the following new content has been added to the website:

Newsletter - August 2008

technical@climatec.co.uk (Andrew Kemp) — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:28:38 +0000

Newsletter August 2008

Poultry Fair

Our return to the Poultry Fair was very successful and it was exciting to present the Pola/Climatec range.

For those of you who visited our stand, a big thank you for your support.

If you didn't manage to meet up with us, please remember to give us a call next time you require equipment. Our advise and technical support is still free.

CLIMATEC WITH POLA

It is now over 18 months since the decision was taken to concentrate our efforts on the Pola/Climatec range and we have already supplied in excess of 60 HX Genius computers. Sales of the HP & HC digital thermostats also continue to increase.

Remember, if it's a Pola control, Climatec can supply it.

NEW CLT4

Air Pressure Control joins the DIGITAL age

For some time we have been considering a replacement for the well respected Climatec Air Pressure Control, designed over 20 years ago it has come to the end of production.

Armed with our wish list and existing parameters, Richard & Andrew visited POLA in June and after 2 days Hard Work !! our new baby was conceived, it was a fairly short gestation and the first samples arrived at the end of July before POLA's summer shut down.

Then followed extensive testing, culminating in the installation of 2 systems at the end of August. We will also offer an upgrade kit for existing APC's.

YET MORE PRICE RISES IN 2008

With the massive increases in the cost of steel & copper, Ziehl have been forced to increase fan prices by a further 6% for all orders from September 1st. We are constantly monitoring costs of our imported goods, thankfully the pound seems fairly stable but remains weak.

TECH TIPS AUGUST 2008

Don't neglect your big fans now the summer is over, did we have one?

Don't fall into the trap of forgetting about your big fans until next summer.

Get into the habit of running the big fans for at least 20 minutes every time you wash out. This gives the motor a chance to dry out and ensures any problems with worn out bearings, centrifugal unit or louvre mechanism can be repaired before it is too late.

Tip: If there are several worn out parts, it can be cheaper to fit a new fan (we have been supplying these fans for nearly 20 years).

FINALLY

Manuals can be downloaded from the customer area of our website. This does require user registration to access, visit www.climatec.co.uk

NEW! CLT4 Air Pressure Inlet Control

technical@climatec.co.uk (Andrew Kemp) — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 09:30:17 +0000

NEW! CLT4 Air Pressure Inlet Control

Climatec are pleased to announce the availabilty of the long awaited upgrade to our Air Pressure Control (APC).

This new release of the Air Pressure Control marks the move from an analogue control to a completely digital control.

Designed to be used as a standalone air pressure control or as an upgrade to existing air pressure control systems.

Click here for more information on the NEW! CLT4 Air Pressure Inlet Control.

Manuals Added!

technical@climatec.co.uk (Andrew Kemp) — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 07:21:19 +0000

Manuals Added!

Customer Area News

Over the last week the following manuals have been uploaded to the Customer Area:

CLT1 Manual CLT2 Manual CLT3 Manual CLT12 Manual
HD38 Manual HD40 Manual	HC38A Manual HC36 Manual
HP10 Manual HP11 Manual HP12 Manual HP13 Manual HP14 Manual HP15 Manual HP16 Manual HP19 Manual HP22 Manual HP23 Manual HP26 Manual	HP27 Manual HP32 Manual HP33 Manual HP36 Manual HP37 Manual HP47 Manual HP51 Manual HP54 Manual HP56 Manual HP58 Manual HP70 Manual

More manuals are going to be added to the customer area over the future weeks.

Don't forget to "Request an account" so that you can have access to this new customer area. Those of you who have already registered for access, you login details will be emailed to you once we have completed building this section. Please keep an eye on your email inbox and don't forget to prevent problems in receiving your details from us to add "climatec.co.uk" to your email's "safe senders list".

Along with our product manuals available to download we are planning to have "Frequently Asked Questions" and "Basic Troubleshooting" sections to help you with your equipment, available to you 24 hours a day 365 days a year.