Installation Of Street Furniture

Equipment For Installing Street Furniture

Street Furniture covers items such as litter bins, signs, bollards, lights, tree and flower planters, notice boards, cycle parking stands, and also furniture including outdoor seating and tables.  

Most items of street furniture require installing for health and safety reasons as well as security. The large product range of street furniture dictates different installation methods and processes to carry out the relevant installation correctly.

A large quantity of street furniture products are fixed by means of fasteners into concrete or stone bases. Several fixing methods come under this category, notably steel retaining bolts and anchors, as well as resin adhesives and aggregates such as concrete. Another popular method of fixing steel bollards and railings is by way of welding, using carried out on site by use of a portable engine driven welder.

These types of fixings require preparation and groundwork to be undertaken first. This could be by way of excavating and laying a concrete base, or simply drilling into stone work or masonry ready to accept the suitable fixings. Seating and tables in particular need security fixings to prevent theft. Special anti tamper bolts can be used which are drill resistant as well as employing a ball bearing or sealing cap, preventing sockets or allen keys to be inserted, and successful removal.  

If the substrate is strong enough resin fixing or anchor bolts will usually suffice for a wide range of applications. However concrete is often the best solution to adequately securing street furniture.

For small jobs this can be mixed on site manually with a mixing board or even a bucket. Larger jobs may require a compact concrete mixer, or concrete to be purchased and delivered direct to site by an outside supplier of aggregates.

Street lighting will require a power supply to be routed except if powered by solar or wind power. The installation of power cables may require a site survey to establish existing cable runs, as well as other utility services.

If stone work or asphalt needs to be cut to expose such services, the tool  of choice is often the petrol driven stihl saw. This self contained piece of equipment is versatile and efficient in cutting through most types of masonry.

A different compound / type of blade is needed depending on the material to be cut, ie: one type of blade for concrete, a different one for sandstone and breeze blocks etc. Latest developments in this market include universal blades which claim they can cut several types of materials with certain restrictions. One restriction is normally blade service life. A diamond blade designed for cutting hard materials will normally wear out at a faster pace when used on soft brickwork for example.

Movin Cool 15SF

Movin Cool 15SF Commercial Air Conditioner

The Movin Cool range of climate control equipment has earned an international reputation for supplying extremely efficient, reliable and effective cooling solutions across a wide range of industrial and commercial applications, specifically where the targeting of heat sensitive areas is needed.

The Movin Cool 15Sf is a commercial air conditioner that is capable of providing virtually instant cooling to areas of up to 100 cubic metres capacity. Having a btu rating of 15200 btu’s, temperatures between 24 and 40 degrees centigrade can be brought down to a comfortable level very quickly.

This specification of commercial air conditioner is capable of reducing the temperature in a room or area by 10 to 16 degrees centigrade within just a few minutes of operation.

An additional benefit in using a movincool 15sf air con unit is that air is filtered, reducing dust and humidity in the air.  

The 15Sf has twin cold air outlets and is capable therefore of cooling two spot areas simutaneously, either machinery or personnel. Additional cold air ducting can be added to these outlets to achieve a greater reach from the air conditioner itself.

Hot air is vented away from the unit by way of a top centrally mounted vent duct. Flexible ducting can be attached to this outlet which should be positioned into a ceiling void or other area to allow the warm air to escape.

The movincool 15sf is powered by a standard 240v electric supply (the unit is fitted with a normal 3 pin, 13 amp plug) and can be positioned where needed easily due to castors and wheels fitted to its chassis.

Typical applications of this powerful air conditing unit are for fast cooling of staff and equipment in office areas, store rooms, rooms housing computer or sensitive electrical equipment, warehouses, and factories.

Hot temperatures can affect and damage electrical equipment such as computers and telephone systems. This type of equipment in particular often struggle to maintain performance at raised levels of temperature and when overheating occurs a breakdown is common.

The foresight to take preventative steps and purchase or hire an air conditioner can help productivity and avoid costly and timely breakdowns.

Productivity amongst employees can also be maintained with controlling the climate at work. In hot spells productivity at work can reduce with the added problem of staff absenteeism and increased levels of illness, all because of a considerable raise in the temperature. Hot working temperatures also degrease levels of concentration which can also increase the risk of any accident. The solution can be addressed by way of maintaining a constant comfortable level of ambient temperature by the use of a commercial air conditioner.

Decorating Equipment

Decorating Tools And Equipment

When contemplating the decoration of domestic homes or business premises it is beneficial to look into what types of decorating tools and equipment can be used, both to speed up the work, as well as to make it easier.

Painting, plastering, and general decorating tasks all have their own problems and methods needed to achieve a good overall finish to the room or building being worked on.

One of the jobs which most homeowners dislike is the tedious job of removing wallpaper and decorative wall coverings. Water, special softening pastes, scraping, and sanding are all methods and materials which are traditionally used to tackle this unpleasant task.

The fastest and easiest way of removing wallpaper is by the use of a steam wallpaper stripper such as an Earlex LMB Steam Master Stripper. This piece of equipment is suitable for removal of general types of wall paper, vinyl papers, multi layed wall coverings, painted woodchip papers, and even layers of artex decorative finish.

Unlike basic DIY strippers this unit is a professional model designed for fast and tough work. A large reservoir holds 7.5 litres of water giving this unit a long running time when in use. Another feature is the extra long 5 metre mains lead saving the need to use extension leads, especially when working at heights and tackling ceilings.

For most users a steam wallpaper stripper is an item which is only used occasionally, perhaps twice per year. A machine of this standard would therefore be uneconomical to buy. Another option would be to hire a steam wallpaper stripper instead from a local special tool hire shop that specialises in decorating equipment rental.