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Warmafloor will be featuring over the comming months a section of Q&A's with representatives of Warmafloor.

This month features Controls Expert Neil Walker

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5 minutes with...Team Leader For LOCOG Projects And Controls Expert- Neil Walker

5 minutes with.. will give a brief in-sight into the people behind Warmafloor and their thoughts surrounding current issues relating to government environmental targets, renewable energy and sustainable energy sources.

Q. Everyone seems to be talking about energy management systems and controls at the moment. Why do you think this is? A. I guess it coincides with the current popularity of apartment living. As more and more apartments are being built, there is an increased focus on energy efficiency, and energy efficient technologies are only as good as the control system attached to them. This means that it’s often a challenge for architects and developers to best integrate the various control systems needed for boilers, underfloor heating, air conditioning, solar panels and heat pumps to ensure they deliver maximum benefit.	Energy management system
Q. Is there a solution? A. Well, we’ve developed an advanced control strategy that uses a touch screen console to give users complete control of their heating, cooling and hot water systems from a central location. This responsive and programmable system manages multiple energy sources and will result in less energy consumption, reduced emissions, lower running costs and greater levels of comfort. It ensures that the most expensive energy sources are used only when required and features energy saver scheduling (i.e. super heat during low-cost night-time electricity), a two-hour hot water boost facility and stop/disable functions for rooms not in use in keeping with the 2010 Building Regulations Part L.	Warmafloor integrated-control system
Q. How does it achieve this? A. Not wanting to get too technical but the new system is intuitive and uses Proportional–Integral-Derivative logic (PID) for full individual room control to optimise energy distribution and ensure a consistent temperature. A variable temperature system further enhances efficiency and comfort levels. In keeping with the Code for Sustainable Homes requirements, electrical usage is monitored and displayed.
Q. Will this trigger behavioural change? A. Yes. In-house utility displays are often a catalyst for increased awareness of wasted energy. They offer a tangible demonstration of energy use which can trigger behavioural change, which results in both saved energy and reduced bills. This is especially important in the current climate where utility costs are set to increase significantly. .	saved energy and reduced bills
Q. Is this a one size fits all approach? A. No, they are tailor-made to meet individual demands and can accommodate as many heat sources and technologies as required. Integrating control of boilers, heat pumps, solar panels, air conditioning and even garden lights and sprinklers into one central control panel will simplify and speed up what is currently a complex and costly exercise. .