As per BS EN 15780 & TR19® Air Specification: The Specification for Internal Cleanliness and Hygiene Management of Ventilation Systems. What Is It? The European Vacuum Test (EVT) is a method used to assess the cleanliness of internal ductwork surfaces in ventilation systems, especially after cleaning. It is defined in the European standard BS EN Read more…
Restaurants and Commercial kitchens It’s important that restaurants and commercial kitchens perform kitchen extraction cleaning. This means removing grease and oil deposits from kitchen extract ductwork on a regular basis. Extract ductwork cleanliness is important for hygiene, but more crucially for the fire safety of the premises, staff, and customers. In this blog post, we’ll Read more…
Are you looking to learn more about fire dampers and how to test them? Between 2023 and 2024, Fire and Rescue Services in England attended 138,977 fires. Buildings often have fire safety and fire protection systems to keep fires controlled. As an HVAC expert, you can lower the number of fire-related accidents when you check fire Read more…
Leakage testing is standard practice for most HVAC systems. While it can be one of the easiest maintenance tasks to complete, many home and business owners skip it entirely How much does it cost to test an HVAC system for leaks? Various factors will influence the cost of HVAC leakage testing. You’ll need to know Read more…
Duct cleaning generally involves the cleaning and maintenance of various systems and their components. It takes a skilled individual to be able to identify the various components of a forced-air system and know how to handle and clean them with care. There are several duct cleaning courses available for individuals wanting to become qualified in Read more…
If you’re not getting the airflow and air quality that you need from your ductwork, it might be time for a duct cleaning. It’s an easy facet of the building to ignore – unless there’s an active problem, ducts are quiet, inconspicuous and often go unnoticed, meaning problems can build quietly. Many building owners or Read more…
Ductwork is an essential part of any HVAC system. It facilitates heat exchange, removing warm air from homes, and supplying them with cool air. To function properly, ducting relies on sealing technologies. These are methods that prevent air from escaping the ductwork as it moves around the system. Sealing technologies are important because they keep Read more…
If you run a commercial kitchen, it’s important that you keep up with kitchen extraction cleaning. This means removing grease and other debris from your kitchen hoods and ductwork on a regular basis. Not only is it necessary to maintain FOG (fat, oil, and grease) standards, but it’s also crucial for the safety of your Read more…
You might be wondering, what is the air hygiene operative course like? Is it difficult? What do I have to do? Will I be cleaning and using machines? What if I don’t pass the exam? Well, to answer some of these questions, I decided to take this 3-day course at Hasman’s training centre in Liverpool. Read more…
