RACS Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, Catering Services Ltd, Case Study 7

7. CONCERT HALL AIR CONDITIONING NEW LODGE INDEPENDENT SOCIAL CLUB
				RACS were commissioned to find a solution to this problem. The novel result is a bank of 6 ceiling suspended electric heat pumps. These are SKYAIR units with a combined output of 66kW of heating and 63kW of cooling power. Each unit provides control within a specific area of the hall, enabling accurate temperatures to be achieved and comfort levels assured. To complement this new system, and to enable full use to be made of the facilities, RACS were also commissioned to refurbish the kitchens and provide all catering ancillaries. In order to cater for the 350 occupancy level, the kitchen is equipped with cooking and .
New Lodge in Gorseinon is a building of many parts. Originally built around 1880, it is has been a Social Club since 1946, having become Independent in the recent past. In the 1960's, the building was extended, providing a large hall for concerts and other performances. As well as the bars, the concert hall provides the life blood of the Club. Many varied events are held, from Bingo through Dancing and Discos to Live Shows, with the hall in use every week throughout the year. The room is able to seat 350 in comfort, has a large stage area and an integral bar at the back of the hall. Due to its overall size, and open construction, temperature control within the concert hall was always difficult and left much to be desired. Heated by an old gas system, it had no cooling facilities and the flat roof construction allows heat loss in the winter and gain in the summer. The popularity of the event being held provided different occupancy levels. All these factors added together to give rise to major problems in getting the temperature balance right. In summer it was generally too hot and in winter too cold. .
				refrigeration equipment as well as extract canopies, preparation benches, storage shelves, sinks and dish washing facilities. Next to this modern kitchen is a large food prep room. As well as all equipment for the kitchen, RACS also provided all the cutlery, crockery and pots and pans..
"We are delighted with the performance and temperature control of the new system. It has made a big difference to the comfort levels in the concert hall" Gilbert Powell
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