The Challenge
The gas-fired boiler and warm air heating system in the Library needed to be updated for various reasons. The age and inefficiency of the boiler meant running/maintenance costs were increasing year-on-year, sourcing replacement parts was becoming increasingly difficult and customers were experiencing ‘cold-spots’ within the library. The over-sized boiler was also occupying a room that could be put to better use providing additional facilities for the Library users.
The need to maximise the floor space for bookshelves and desks meant there was little or no wall space available to mount radiators. The Committee therefore looked into other options, namely heating from the ceiling or from under the floor. The disruption and cost associated with installing underfloor heating quickly ruled-out this option and tention switched to a ceiling mounted system. Infrared heating was suggested as a system which could potentially solve their problems.
The age and inefficiency of the boiler meant running/maintenance costs were increasing year-on-year, sourcing replacement parts was becoming increasingly difficult and customers were experiencing ‘cold-spots’ within the library.
The need to maximise the floor space for bookshelves and desks meant there was little or no wall space available to mount radiators.
Cut heat loss when the large roller-doors were opened to move the vehicles in or out of the centre.
