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Covid Safe Kitchen with Fresh Air Replacement

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Make your commercial kitchen Covid safe with a fresh air supply system.

The law pre-covid, stated that there must be an adequate supply of fresh air in any enclosed work space. This has not changed since the pandemic and is now, perhaps, even more important.

Due to the risk of aerosol transmission (when someone breathes in small particles in the air (aerosols) after a person with the virus has been in the same enclosed area), it is now more important than ever to have a fresh air supply to reduce that risk.

Aswell as reducing the risk of aerosol transmission, a mechanical fresh air supply system reduces CO2 levels in poorly ventilated, enclosed areas such as commercial kitchens.

Pictured above – an example of a recent fresh air supply system installed by our engineers at a hotel in Malton, North Yorkshire. Fitted into the external wall, the system comprises of a plate fan with 4 way diffuser, louvre and a replaceable filter to filtrate any bugs, dust and debris from outside.

Take a look at a recent publication by HSE detailing guidance for ventilation post-covid. Ventilation and air conditioning during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic (hse.gov.uk). Now the hospitality industry is running as normal, it is essential we make kitchens as Covid safe as possible with fresh air supply systems.

Need a site survey to determine your kitchens ventilation needs? Call our team on 01482 650100 or fill out a contact request form here.

Gas Interlock Panel Repairs

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A gas interlock panel fault can interrupt the smooth running of a kitchen massively. A fault code on the panel is not always due to a fault with the fan/ extraction system. Sometimes this fault can be with the interlock panel itself.

Our expert team of engineers can quickly attend and determine what is causing the fault to get your system up and running.

Before and after at The Blue Barbakan, York

An example of a quick repair above. This restaurant in York called as their interlock panel was showing a fan fault and cut off the gas supply right before a busy Saturday’s service. Our engineers attended the same day, getting the system back up and running temporarily before returning the next working day to replace the faulty panel.

Having issues with your gas interlock system? Give our team a call on 01482 650100 or email sales@northernfanservices.co.uk

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As well as this we also offer a wide range of services including fan repairs, fan replacements, fan service and cleans and full system installations. Covering a wide area including all over Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, parts of Northumberland, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. We can attend an emergency call out quickly and efficiently.

HVAC systems during the Covid-19 Outbreak

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Advice relating to the current Covid-19 outbreak is developing and changing rapidly. But one of the main recommendations for all workplaces is to have efficient HVAC systems in place. For all food service establishments, this includes a reliable cooking fume extraction system and fresh air intake system.

See a publication recommended by HSE containing current guidance on HVAC systems – https://www.cibse.org/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus,-sars-cov-2,-covid-19-and-hvac-systems

HVAC systems. Kitchen extraction systems. Fresh air replacement in commercial kitchens.
A sufficient extraction system with fresh air replacement is more important than ever.

We always recommend that busy kitchens have a reliable and sufficient fresh air in take system installed. This includes a separate fan fitted to draw air in from the outside. This ensures optimum air flow and is in-line with the current guidance relating to Covid-19 safety in the workplace.

Have a look at our page relating to the installation of fresh air in take systems – https://northernfanservices.co.uk/fresh-air-replacement-systems/

When you install a fresh air replacement system to your kitchen, it adds replacement air for what’s being drawn out of the kitchen by your extraction hoods. These systems solve many problems such as unpleasant odours, negative air pressure, excess grease, and poorly performing extraction hoods.

Give us a call to see how we can help your business become a safer environment for your staff and customers during this current time

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