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ABARNCONVERSIONWITH
AUNIQUEDIFFERENCE!
Converting a barn to a domestic dwelling is not uncommon, but a
barn conversion to an indoor pool hall is a much rarer thing ...
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uch a project comes with its own “Rio Pools has used the Calorex demands, then a signal will be sent to start
unique challenges for specialist environmental control systems for many the Low Pressure Hot Water Boiler to
pool companies including proper years – it is a name that we trust and find redress the balance. The LPHW water and
control of the internal environment. extremely reliable. Calorex equipment air heat exchangers are built into the Delta
Gloucestershire pool specialists, Rio always does the job efficiently and unit, together with a fully integrated
Pool Construction Ltd, weren’t phased economically. With a large amount of control system.
when the company was approached to glazing, the Delta is fantastic in ensuring The system cleverly takes care of the
convert a dilapidated but sensational 14th that no condensation is allowed to build whole pool hall environment by also
century Cotswold barn into a quality up,” comments Shelley. incorporating automatic fresh air control,
indoor pool complex. The original full-height barn door was ensuring the ideal internal air quality.
The barn, within which a stunning 12 x 4 replaced with a double glazed panel to When the pool cover is in place, an
metre concrete tiled pool was duly take in the view of the stunning courtyard automatic air temperature night set back
installed, is constructed of traditional garden. This feature was further enhanced facility allows the air temperature to fall,
Cotswold stone walling and oak roof by the installation of an underwater further reducing the energy
trusses. The customer was keen to retain window in the pool. consumption of the system. Should
all of its original features and, in particular, The system combines the following natural solar gain increase the air
the stunning apex roof. features all in one unit: temperature in the pool hall, the Delta
The Rio team knew that environmental • Humidity control can even provide air conditioning.
control would be critical to the preservation • Pool hall air heating Certikin’s Heating and Ventilation
of the barn’s features, such as the exposed • Pool hall air cooling Manager, Darren Marchant, says: “The
oak beams and timber cladding. • Pool water heating essence of Calorex product philosophy is
The correct choice of air handling unit • Fresh air ventilation to save energy, therefore reducing
was essential to control humidity and • Energy recovery running costs. The Calorex Delta
minimise condensation. • Air quality control provides the best of both worlds; a
At the same time, optimum comfort perfect balance between compressor
levels needed to be maintained 24/7 to When the humidity rises above the driven and fresh air orientated systems.
enable the client’s young family to enjoy required level the Delta’s compressor Good design with very effective heat
their `state of the art` pool. circuit is activated and the heat recovery recovery assures maximum benefits with
Rio’s Director, Shelley Bateman, says: “It dehumidification process starts. During minimal running costs.” spn
was a challenging project and very careful dehumidification, the Latent and Sensible
consideration had to be given to the energy available in the moist `return` air is
FURTHER INFORMATION
barn’s design.” recovered and returned to both the pool
RIO POOLS CONSTRUCTION CO LT
Following comprehensive design advice water and `supply` air. Recovering heat in pc
telephonesolid
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01453 521101
www.riopools.co.uk
from Certikin International, Rio Pools were this manner reduces fuel costs significantly. C
confident that a Calorex Delta 1 would If the recovered energy is insufficient to
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telephonesolid
ERTIKIN / CALOREX
01993 778855
www.certikin.co.uk
definitely fulfill the project requirements. meet the water and/or air heating
50 swimming pool news OCTOBER 08 Digital edition available at
www.swimmingpoolnews.co.uk
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