What’s the Issue?
How often do I need to undertake testing of my heating or chilled water system?
How many samples should I be taking and from what locations?
What type of inhibitor should I be using within my heating/chilled system?
What is your obligation?
The current British standard ‘BS 8552: 2012 Sampling and Monitoring of Water from Building Services Closed Systems’ states that sampling & testing of closed circuit heating & chilled systems should be undertaken on a quarterly basis. Closed system testing and analysis in line with the current guidelines outlined in BSRIA Closed Heating and Cooling System BG 50/2015 as highlighted in chapter 6.4: Management of the Water Treatment Program.
Risks
Untreated closed circuit systems can potentially be a breeding ground for pseudomonas, nitrifying and sulphate reducing bacteria. Heating systems can be become heavily scaled and chilled systems can become full with pseudomonas slime-forming bacteria. This can cause leaks to your system, impaired flows and heat transfer and control valves can become blocked and inoperative. Even though there is no actual risk to Legionella within these systems, fouling and non-existent or poor treatment regimes can still cause many difficulties and potentially result in unnecessary costs to those maintaining them.
How we can help?
Atom Water Treatment have an experienced team of specialists that are able to provide you with the correct advice and essential information of how to introduce and maintain an effective and efficient closed system water treatment regime. We can provide maintenance regimes, testing and sampling including full analysis reports with detailed recommendations of any remedial works required. We also offer a full range of extensive chemical treatments and advice on what is appropriate for your water systems.
Contact us for a free no obligation quote including any further advice and guidance you may require.