GMS Services are delighted to announce that we have been awarded the term contract to work with St Helens Council. The contract includes Legionella Management & Hot Water Safety covering all properties across the borough. This is our 4th major contract awarded this year and is a reward for all the hard work our dedicated team have put in over the last few years. We are looking forward to working closely with St Helens Council and providing a high level of service that we expect from our technicians and management team.
What Is BSRIA BG29 & BG50?
BG29 (Pre-Commission Cleaning of Pipework Systems) sets out best practice for cleaning commercial heating and cooling pipework before it is handed over. When new systems are installed, they contain: Mill scale from steel pipework Jointing compounds and flux residues Installation debris Construction dust and particulates If not properly removed, these contaminants: Block strainers and control… Read more »
Le Mans Crescent Project!
Major Mechanical Installation Project Underway at Le Mans Crescent, Bolton We’re proud to be delivering a significant mechanical installation project at Le Mans Crescent in Bolton, and it’s fantastic to see the works progressing well as the building services infrastructure begins to take shape on site. This phase of the project represents a key milestone… Read more »
Thermostatic Mixing Valves (TMVs): Understanding TMV2, TMV3 and Your Legal Responsibilities
Thermostatic Mixing Valves (TMVs) play a critical role in controlling water temperature and reducing the risk of scalding in both domestic and commercial buildings. In higher-risk environments such as healthcare, care homes and education settings, correct valve selection, installation and ongoing maintenance is not just best practice – it is a legal and moral responsibility…. Read more »
How Passing TMVs Drive Legionella and Biofilm Formation
Passing TMVs create the exact conditions Legionella bacteria thrive in. The combined effects include: Once temperature control is lost, biofilm rapidly develops on internal pipe surfaces. Biofilm acts as: As biofilm thickens, it further restricts flow, worsening stagnation and creating a self-reinforcing cycle that accelerates colonisation. In many investigations of persistent Legionella positives, passing TMVs… Read more »
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