London hotel uses tube innovation
A MAJOR refurbishment of a prestigious hotel in London has seen the latest pushfit 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.†|
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