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Lorna Embarks on an Inspiring Trek

Lorna Warmington, a Senior Business Partner here at CCS and one of the company’s longest-serving staff members is preparing for an incredible journey to Machu Picchu. Driven by a commitment to raising funds for Dementia UK, Lorna will embark on the challenge of a lifetime, trekking the legendary Inca Trail alongside her close friend, Cheryl…

CCS Continue Collaborating with Sanctuary to Support Struggling Residents We’re proud to share that CCS is continuing its partnership with Sanctuary by contributing further to their social value initiatives and in addition we’ll be working together on the CCS Winter Fuel Support programme. Ongoing Support for Sanctuary’s ‘Hardship Fund’ Project In 2023, CCS donated £10,000…

Last week, Sophie, Ian, Lorna, and Emma visited Naomi House & Jacksplace Children’s Hospice, located in Sutton Scotney, just 15 minutes from our Andover headquarters. We were warmly welcomed by Lynda and the fantastic team of staff we met there. Our first task was delivering all the presents kindly donated by CCS staff and directors.…

CCS St Albans is Keeping Wood Out of Landfill As much as we strive to reduce waste, some unwanted material is inevitable. Not only does this waste cost CCS money to dispose of responsibly, but it can also end up in landfill, which we try to avoid whenever possible. In St Albans, a not-for-profit social…

CCS Managing Director Fundraising for Charity Danny Gladwyn, our Managing Director at CCS, will be participating in an Ultra White Collar Boxing (UWCB) event on Saturday, 23rd November. The UWCB events serve several purposes which include improving the physical and mental health of participants, inspiring both those taking part and in the audience, and, most…

This article is by our Bid Writer, Emma Melluish-Anderson. This year we’re running a Christmas present drive in support of a very worthy charity, Naomi House & Jacksplace. Christmas can be a difficult time for some families, with children that have a debilitating illness or life-limiting conditions. A present at this time of year can…

Let’s continue our journey through CCS by introducing Jamie Hill, an apprentice who is planning on going in a different direction with CCS. Last week, I had the opportunity to speak with Jamie Hill, a 17-year-old apprentice Scheduler in our Heating & Electrical Department. Although he’s still early in his career, his time at CCS…

CCS Sponsor Talented Local Boxer, Aaron Lane We’re excited to announce that CCS is proudly sponsoring a rising local boxing talent, Aaron Lane, as he works towards claiming a national title. Aaron first laced up his gloves at the age of 5, introduced to boxing by his father. Now, 12 years later, his passion for…

CCS Reinforces Commitment to Community with Winter Fuel Support Scheme As the temperature drops and winter sets in, many households face the daunting challenge of keeping their homes warm and their families comfortable. Recognising the pressing needs in our communities, CCS is pleased to announce the return of our Winter Fuel Support Scheme, which will…

After a morning of grey skies and heavy rain, we were relieved to arrive in Southampton just as the sun broke through and the ground began to dry. Following some complimentary refreshments and meeting the teams from other companies, CCS headed to pitch number 2 to warm up for their first match. Due to the…

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How do Solar Panels work?

A Solar PV panel consists of many cells made from layers of semiconducting materials, most commonly silicon. When light shines on this material, a flow of electricity is created.

The cells don’t need direct sunlight to work and can even work on cloudy days. However, the stronger the sunlight, the more electricity is generated.

Solar PV systems are composed of several panels, with each panel capable of generating approximately 400W of energy in strong sunlight. Typical systems contain around 8-12 panels and generate direct current (DC) electricity. Because the electricity used for household appliances is alternating current (AC), an inverter is installed to convert the DC electricity to AC. This electricity can be used throughout your home or exported to the grid.

Solar PV Tips

During daylight hours, you’ll be generating electricity even on cloudy days, but if you’re using more power around your home than your panels are generating, or during the evening when your panels are not generating any electricity, you’ll be supplementing this by importing electricity from the grid.

As your solar PV system will be working at its peak during daylight hours, it’s a good idea to run your electrical appliances, such as your washing machine and dishwasher. If you’re away during the day, some appliances have a built-in delay timer that allows you to program the start time of the appliance.

Please always refer to manufacturer guidelines prior to setting up delay timers or programme start times.

Using your Solar PV panels

On completion of your Solar PV installation, the system will be commissioned. During this process, the engineer will complete the setup of your Solar PV system. There are no controls which need adjusting.

The most common cause of damp within a home is condensation

Condensation occurs when moisture in the air gets cooler and tiny water droplets appear on surfaces, for example, when your mirror mists over after you have a bath. All houses can be affected by condensation, and it can cause mould, leave a musty smell and damage clothes, furnishings and decoration

The following Do’s & Don’ts will help to reduce condensation and help to reduce the risk of mould spores.

DO – Try to keep temperatures in all rooms above 15°C – this will reduce condensation forming on external walls

DON’T – Block air vents, air bricks or trickle vents on double-glazed windows. Try to leave gaps around furniture (beds, wardrobes & Sofas) to allow airflow.

DO – Open windows in main living areas for at least 10 minutes per day

DON’T – Dry clothes on radiators. If you have to dry clothes indoors and don’t have a tumble dryer, place clothes on a drying rack in a room with an open window. No drying rack hang out your clothes on hangers and hang from a curtain pole above a slightly opened window.

DO – Make sure when a tumble dryer is in use, that you are using a condensing dryer or are venting the hose out of an open window

DON’T – Put the hot water in first when running a bath. Putting the cold water in first reduces condensation.

DO – Make sure that when bathing or taking a shower, you are using an extractor if you have one or are opening a window. Try to leave the window open for at least 20 minutes after having a bath or shower.

DON’T- Leave wet towels lying around!!

DO – When cooking, close internal doors and open a window. Put lids on pans and only fill kettles with the amount of water you need. This will reduce boiling times and save money.

DON’T – Leave mould spores and mildew. Clean off with a fungicidal remover. Wipe condensation off of windows.

DID YOU KNOW?

• A family of four can add moisture to the air equivalent to 30 to 40 litres of water a week just by breathing
• Showering, cooking, bathing and washing can add 15 to 20 litres a week
• Drying clothes indoors can add 10 to 15 litres a week

Heat Pump Help And Extra Info

Heating

Your new Air Source Heat Pump heats the house and hot water cylinder much like gas or oil-fuelled boilers; however, there are a couple of differences which you need to be aware of at initial start-up.

CCS will have provided you with a room thermostat to regulate your new radiators, along with the fitting of Thermostatic Radiator Valves (TRVs) control units located on each radiator, providing you with full adjustment to your heat settings. The heat pump will operate from the signal sent by the room stat back to the heat pump.

Once the unit starts up, it will take time to get to temperature; it is not instant, however, within 10 minutes, you should feel the radiators beginning to warm up. It may take a few days to have everything set to the required temperature. Please do not switch your thermostats off during this period.

The radiator temperatures will be lower than those of a standard gas or oil boiler. To add to this, they have been set to run in a weather compensation mode, which means that the unit measures the outside temperature and adjusts the radiator temperature to suit, the colder it is outside, the warmer the radiators will be and vice versa. This function is automatic and is designed to save you money. In very cold weather, the radiators will be at their hottest, and they will reach 50°C

Running Your Heating Efficiently

It is very expensive and slow to heat a house from cold. With a heat pump, the best advice is to maintain the house at as close to a constant temperature as possible all the time. By far the most economical way to run a heat pump is to leave it on 24/7 at one set temperature; don’t turn it off at the control panel. Please DON’T set the room temperature too low when you leave the house, ideally drop it no more than 2 degrees below your normal set temperature when you go out, or it will take a long time and a lot of energy to recover.

To switch off the heating in summer, set your room thermostats down to 17°C or 18°C to avoid the heating starting up. Your radiators have thermostatic valves on them; you can adjust each room’s temperature using these.

Hot water

The unit is set up to maintain the water between 45 and 50°C at all times. As you use the water, the heat pump will constantly top up the cylinder. The hot water cylinder has priority over the heating; if the cylinder temperature falls 5 degrees below its set point, the unit will automatically switch to heating the cylinder. This should take less than an hour.

Once the set temperature is achieved, the unit will go back to heating the house. The hot water cylinder is very efficient and keeps the stored water at a constant temperature with very little heat loss.

There is an automatic anti-legionella/disinfection cycle. The unit will heat the cylinder with the immersion to 60°C. If the legionella cycle is not completed, an error code will flash on the screen and you will need to call an engineer to check it.

Room Thermostat

The room thermostat simply switches the heating system on and off as necessary. It works by sensing the air temperature, switching on the heating when the air temperature falls below the thermostat setting, and switching it off once this set temperature has been reached.

The best way to set and use your room thermostat is to find the lowest temperature setting that you are comfortable with, and then leave it alone to do its job.

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