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A MAJOR refurbishment of a prestigious
hotel in London has seen the latest push-
fit cast iron gravity drainage system used
because of its qualities in terms of fire
resistance, acoustics and rapid installation.
The Ensign EEZI-FIT system from
Saint-Gobain PAM UK has been installed
by contractor Coolex Ltd for the gravity soil
drainage pipework for the Kensington Hotel
in Queensgate, South Kensington.
Cast iron was specified ahead of
alternatives such as HDPE for its superior
fire resistance and smokeless reaction –
a crucial safety factor considered for the
building’s residence in the event of a fire
– and its proven acoustic qualities, an area
where cast iron significantly outperforms
the competition in terms of reducing noise
from water flow inside the pipe. Indeed,
Ensign EEZI-FIT push fit products have
been proven in tests at an independent
laboratory to standard BS EN 14366
to be even quieter than standard cast
iron systems. Furthermore, the ease of
installation of Ensign EEZI-FIT – the new
push fit cast iron system, featuring a range
of socketed fittings and couplings – allowed
a more rapid and thus more cost-effective
installation of the new system. Cast iron
does not require the ancillary products
needed by some alternatives – such as fire
seals and insulation – meaning it is a quick
to fit solution.
Tim East of Coolex Ltd added: “The
consultant John Evans specified cast iron
because of the product’s fire protection and
acoustic qualities, particularly on the lower
floors.
“There was definitely a time saving in
using the EEZI-FIT product. It was very
easy to install and it reduced the risk of
leakage. There were less bolts to do up
during installation and so less chance of
human error, which made the end result
better.”
Saint-Gobain PAM – UK
Fax: +44 115 932 9513
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METAL & Steel 2010 caters for the metal
working, metal manufacturing and steel
fabrication industries in the Middle East and
North Africa Region.
It is an international platform for suppliers
of raw materials, semi-finished products,
final goods and surface treatment as well
as producers of machines, equipment and
accessories for the production, subsequent
processing and refinement of metal and steel
commodity and is being organised in Egypt.
Metal & Steel 2010 will be held together
with the AMEX 2010 – International
Exhibition for Aluminum technology, products
and services related to Metallurgy. The main
focus is the expansion of the aluminium and
steel downstream industries.
Arabian German for Exhibitions – Egypt
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London hotel uses tube innovation Exhibition to fill
Middle East gap