A pair of Calorex dehumidifier units is playing a vital role in preventing falls and slip ups due to condensation damage on court at the Dorcan Netball Centre in Swindon.
When it opened in 2007, the netball dome was designed to facilitate year-round play, with sliding panels that could be opened to keep players cool in the summer. However, in August last year Clean Air Solutions Ltd of Bath was called out to rectify problems caused by persistent condensation within the dome.
Chris Austen of Clean Air Solutions explains: “The use of the netball dome during the winter months was restricted due to condensation on the court, which had led to accidents in the past. There was also concern that the condensation would corrode the steel structure over a period of time.”
Due to the vast size of the dome, two Calorex DH600 high capacity dehumidifiers were specified, which are ideal for use within commercial premises.
Chris adds: “Calorex was our preferred supplier for this project, due to durability of the products and the cost comparison. The dehumidifier units were adapted to have slower fans than usual, so that they could be connected to a textile type of ductwork, rather than metal, and inflated gradually.”
Calorex Heat Pumps of Essex, manufacture and distribute an extensive range of dehumidifiers with units suitable for all types of storage and work environments.
The dehumidifying process involves removing moisture from the air and re-circulating it, therefore alleviating the need to continuously reheat incoming air. Not only that, a dehumidifier converts energy taken out of the room as moisture, or latent energy, to create sensible energy that can be used to heat the room, accelerating the drying process.
For more information on the comprehensive range of high performance units, contact Calorex Heat Pumps Tel. 01621 856611; E-mail: sales@calorex.com or visit the Calorex website at www.calorex.com
