Healthcare facilities often lead the way when it comes to investing in efficient and reliable heating technologies that can reduce energy costs and prevent breakdowns.
However, such equipment must never be thought of as a standalone solution, for without proper water treatment, heating and hot water systems will fall foul of limescale and corrosion, and, with them, significantly higher energy bills and system downtime. Ian Barnes, head of Sentinel Commercial, which provides products for the cleaning, protection, and noise reduction of commercial heating systems, explains how building specifiers can ensure that heating systems receive proper care.
In the light of ever-increasing energy prices, as well as the vital requirement to ensure that the most basic of care provisions – warm, comfortable environments, and hot water – are provided to patients and workers, healthcare facilities are usually among the first to install innovative, reliable, and energy-efficient heating system technology. However, any specifier, contractor, or estate manager thinking ‘job done’ is sadly mistaken.
Why water treatment is essential
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