Alpha Heating Innovation has supplied a brand new cascade heating system to the historic St Peter’s Cathedral in Lancaster.
The system can be operated with thermostatic controls or ‘zone managed’, to ensure heat and hot water are delivered only when and where they are needed, providing ultimate flexibility and minimising fuel use.
The diocese of St Peter’s and Keith Smith of JW Moore Plumbing called upon one of Alpha’s specialist light commercial systems for this comprehensive upgrade. Two CD115S high output boilers have provided a tailored and flexible heating and hot water solution, along with the installation of all new ductwork and radiators.
Specifically designed for larger output requirements, these fan-assisted condensing system boilers provide a whole host of benefits, meeting at least 90% efficiency and including low NOx burner technology as standard.
Rev. Father Keith Lowry of St Peters Cathedral said: “As a building that holds a special place in many peoples’ hearts, it is our duty to maintain its continuing legacy. After a combined and continued fundraising effort from our local community, we have been able to install one of the most advanced heating systems on the market. Alpha’s unique solution suits the buildings needs perfectly, improving our carbon footprint and our overall fuel and energy efficiency.”
J R Brook of M&E Building Services specified Alpha’s products for the Cathedral and installation began in late September, with masses and other services being able to continue to run as normal. The contractors worked quickly and quietly during the installation, doing their best to cause minimal disturbance to the services and the daily running of the church.
Keith Smith of JW Moore Plumbing said: “The CD115S boilers were perfectly suited to this unique installation, where heating and hot water demands were expected to be particularly high at irregular intervals. With the facility to tailor the heating design to the buildings specific requirements, we were able to choose the most appropriate system for the cathedral.”
This extensive heating upgrade was paid for by a ‘Cathedral Heating Fund’, which was possible thanks to the help of generous donations from neighbouring parishes and local companies in addition to fundraising activities. Over £91,000 has been raised to date.
