Project details
Client: VIVO Defence Services Ltd
Sector: MOD
Location: Chester
Duration: 2 weeks
Services: Mechanical services
THE CLIENT
VIVO Defence Services operates within the Ministry of Defence (MOD), focusing on supporting military infrastructure. Ford Mainwaring first joined forces with VIVO to provide mechanical services at RAF Valley, demonstrating expertise in plant room refurbishing, boiler installation, HVAC projects, and above-ground drainage, ensuring optimal functionality for critical defence facilities.
The Cheshire Military Museum tells the story of Cheshire Soldiers from the 17th Century up to the present day. Visitors can find out what life was like for soldiers through film archives, interactive displays, scenes, and settings.
THE BRIEFING
One of the two Hoval boilers and ancillaries reached end-of-life and required a replacement to prevent it from leading to failure.
To make this project a success, we were tasked with the following:
- Remove the existing boiler (the other existing boiler did not need replacing)
- Install 1x 80kW Hoval TopGas Condensing Boiler including flue system and pipework
- Install flue system, ensuring it complied with the Safe Air Act and gas regulations
- Install emergency gas shut-off switch at plant room entrance
- Install cladded thermal insulation to all pipework
PROJECT GALLERY
IN THE END
The old boiler was replaced with the new, more energy-efficient Hoval boiler. Chester Military Museum now has reliable heating in place ahead of Autumn/Winter.
Our team made good the area when the boiler was replaced, including bricking up any areas where old pipework/old flue were removed to ensure adequate fire stopping.
If you require a skilled engineer for work at your defence facility, all Ford Mainwaring staff are fully DBS and CTC vetted, so you can know your facility is in safe hands. Contact us to book a free consultation for your mechanical and electrical installation and maintenance work.
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