THE CHALLENGE
- Major housing & job growth site: With a capacity planned to accommodate 2,500 new homes and 1,000 new jobs by 2026, it was vital that sufficient flow and backflow prevention could be provided to all commercial buildings in the area.
- Environmental considerations: The area’s transformation needed to be carried out in an economically and environmentally sustainable manner.
DUTYPOINT’S SOLUTION
Dutypoint provided a reliable, safe, high-performance Category 5 tank and pump system suitable to meet the demands of the Blackhorse Lane regeneration project:
- High-demand capacity: The tank fitted had a 120 L nominal capacity with a high flow failsafe motorised inlet valve.
- Flexible understanding and operation: The unit included a control system consisting of an electronic variable speed pump controller, common fault and remote inhibit volt-free contacts for connection to BMS, PurgePRO® automatic pressure vessel purging system, and anti-seize protection.
- Reduced footprint and maximised performance: With a premium variable speed control system, the VQ delivers unrivalled performance for its footprint whilst maximising efficiency.
- Suitability in commercial applications: The AirBREAK® VQ’s compact size makes it more appropriate in commercial applications, whilst maintaining numerous features that help streamline operations.
- Product assurance: AirBREAK® has both WRAS approval and Kiwa Regulation Certification 4, providing reassurance of the system’s reliability under even the most demanding conditions and strict regulatory compliance.
As part of the Blackhorse Lane regeneration project, Dutypoint supplied an AirBREAK® VQ2-05-030T to meet essential backflow prevention needs. This solution offered high-capacity performance, advanced control features, and easy installation, whilst ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.
Contact Dutypoint today to learn how our backflow prevention solutions can support your development goals.
