Reznor turns up the heat on former mill

When C B Imports of Leeds moved into a 4-storey former mill at East Ardsley, the building was far from suited to the sales area and storage facility the new owners had in mind.

C B Imports is a leading importer of glassware, pottery and festive gifts. The imported goods are stacked in cardboard boxes on three floors of the new premises. The top floor, where ceiling heights are restricted, is reserved for sales and a cafeteria.

The building was previously heated by an ageing boiler system that fed hot water through pipes around the building. The age and ineffectiveness of the system meant that the building was very cold and damp throughout. Over time, this would cause problems with the cardboard storage boxes and potentially compromise the quality of the goods.

C B Imports’ original requirement for the heating system was that it should provide dew point protection and keep the boxes dry. Working with M&E contractor The McKiernan Group of Accrington, Reznor supplied a heating system based on the highly efficient V3 single-burner heater. This system would maintain constant temperatures of between -3°C and +16°C, protecting stock from frost and condensation while creating a comfortable working environment for employees.

On the top floor, a constant temperature on 21°C was required to provide a comfortable environment for shoppers and staff.

A total of 11 V3 heaters were ceiling-suspended on each of the three 6,000m warehousing floors. The low profile and light weight of the Reznor V3 meant that the heaters could be easily positioned between the storage racking to achieve even distribution of heat. The heaters are powerful enough to throw warm air across the 30m width of the storage floor.

The Reznor system successfully and economically achieves the required temperatures to satisfy the comfort requirements of staff and the commercial necessity to maintain the quality of stock.

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