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Benefits of Intelli-Hood
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Reduction in Energy and Maintanance costs
Installing Intelli-Hood into your commercial kitchen has been shown to save in excess of 60% fan motor energy. This could be a big factor in your energy savings management program. Electricity consumption is reduced by running the extract fans at lower average speeds and even greater savings usually accrue from the reduction of heated or cooled air being drawn out through the extract system. Further examples of cost reduction for businesses are often obtained by controlling the speed of the air conditioning supply fans. |
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Improvement to the Environment
As part of your greenhouse gas reduction strategies, Intelli-Hood is helping companies to achieve their environmental objectives and to reduce the burden of the Climate Change Levy. |
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Improved fire safety
Fire safety is improved by providing an alarm to warn when the temperature in the duct is above normal levels. This does not replace a fire alarm or a fire suppression system but gives an early warning that there is a problem (fire risk). It can also automatically isolate the gas (or electricity) supply to the cooking equipment, it will instantly maximise the extract fan speed and work in conjunction with a fire suppression system. |
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Improved air quality / comfort
By maximising the exhaust air when conditions are hot or smoky and reducing when little activity is taking place, the conditions and comfort for your staff are often noticeably improved. Noise from the hood is also usually greatly reduced at the lower fan speeds.
The system can also incorporate a CO2 sensor to increase the exhaust and make-up fan speeds if the carbon dioxide levels rise above a certain threshold. Many buildings suffer from "sick air syndrome" and there is a growing call to control this problem through effective ventilation. |
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Control over Carbon Monoxide levels
All new kitchens with gas appliances, and any kitchens with gas appliances built after September 2001, must have interlocking on the ventilation system to comply with BS 6173:2001 and GSIUR 27(4). If the ventilation system is not working correctly, gases, including carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide, can build up to dangerous levels. To ensure the safety and comfort of people working in the area a sensor can be fitted in the extract ducting to detect the airflow and to shut off the gas isolation valve if the flow falls below a preset level. The gas cannot then be turned on until the ventilation system is operating correctly. |
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