Global Warming

We live in an age where protection of the environment is paramount. 150 years of industrialization has led us to global warming and fuel shortages. If we continue in the same way the lives of future generations could be very bleak. There will be challenging times ahead and is important that we make the correct decisions today.

Polar Cooling Services

With these issues in mind, Alan Jones and Leigh Rolfe formed Polar Cooling Services Ltd, a refrigeration and air-conditioning company whose expressed aim is to marry the needs of the environment with those of the industry.

Both directors are passionate about this and believe that good design and expert workmanship is the key.

To this end they keep fully abreast with the latest standards and innovations. All employees - Alan and Leigh included - are highly qualified engineers with many years of practical experience.

Design

The systems that they design and install are engineered for maximum efficiency and use the latest, 'ozone friendly' refrigerants. All waste is safely disposed of and scrap metal and materials safely recycled. Nothing is overlooked - even the wooden pallets are put to good use.

Air Conditioning: Saving you Money

Many people are surprised when they are told that some air conditioning systems can provide heating as well as cooling. They are even further surprised when they discover that these systems cost less to run than a conventional direct heating system.

The reason for this is the of use of gas and digital inverter systems. These systems are highly efficient and can return a C.O.P (Coefficient Of Performance) value of 4. This means that for every 1 kW (kilo Watt) of electricity used sees a return of 4 kW of heating, or, 3.5 kW of cooling.

Compare this to a direct electric heater, where 1 kW of electricity would return - at best - 1 kW of heating.

These statistics are best seen a practical example.

We will consider an office with an area of five square meters and a standard height ceiling. We will base our energy calculations on an average day of 11 hours and a 261 day year.

To heat the office using an electric, direct heater would cost £3.46 per day.*

To heat the office using a gas direct heating system would cost £2.48 per day.*

To heat and cool the office using an air conditioning system utilising a 3.5 kilo Watt heat pump and inverter technology would cost £0.75* pence per day.

As you can see - a considerable saving.

(* Data correct as of August 2008 and based on an average energy cost of £0.00 per kilo Watt)

ECA Tax Relief

An efficient air conditioning system can not only save money in running costs but also cut your tax bill.

Air conditioning systems utilising heat pumps and DC inverter systems are listed on the Energy Technology List, which means that any business installing these systems can claim up to 100% first year enhanced capital allowance on the total cost of the system.

In other words - most of the cost of installation can be offset against taxes.

For more details of ECA Tax Relief visit the ECA web page at http://www.eca.gov.uk