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 »
Why Dirty Water Systems May Show No Detectable Legionella: A Closer Look at Bacterial Dynamics and Mutations
In water hygiene management, it’s not uncommon to encounter heavily contaminated water systems that, despite appearing ideal for Legionella pneumophila proliferation, return negative results for Legionella during microbiological analysis. These situations often raise questions about sampling accuracy, environmental suitability, bacterial competition, and the complex behaviour of microbial communities under stress. High TVC, No Legionella: What’s… Read more »
GMS Complete On Deasgate Square – Manchester
FEB 2021 – GMS have signed off the last of the 4 skyscrapers on the newly developed Deansgate Square in Manchester. The last 2 of the 4 imposing towers are due to be handed over by March 2021. GMS have been involved in all the water system disinfection commissioning works and had a team of… Read more »
GMS Complete Adelphi Wharf Phase 2 – November 2020
GMS have completed the commissioning on the 2nd phase of Adelphi Wharf in Salford. Using Stabilised Hydrogen Peroxide – The water tanks have been cleaned and disinfected and the pipework from the tanks to the water systems in all the flats have been dosed and flushed out following a 24 hour dose time – Samples… Read more »
COVID-19 DORMANT WATER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT
COVID-19 & RELATED WATER MANAGEMENT ISSUES. We are in unprecedented times. None of us have ever imagined a time when our liberty and freedom would be a thing of the past. But here we are, on a temporary basis let’s hope. There are many properties up and down the country that are now sat dormant… Read more »
GMS Complete Water Treatment Commissioning Works @ Deansgate Square, Manchester
When approaching Manchester City Centre, you cannot avoid noticing the ever changing skyline due to the skyscrapers that are being constructed. One of the most stunning developments is the Deansgate Square complex which is currently underway. The first of the towers on the plot is now complete and GMS Services Ltd were the chosen contractor… Read more »
GMS Water Treatment
Phase 1 of a major clean, flush and re-dose of 4 large chilled water systems is underway at an R&D complex in Birkenhead is underway. Follow this page for a full case study into the works and see how GMS can help you at your site with the management and maintenance of your closed water systems…. Read more »
New contract with Blackpool Zoo.
GMS are delighted to announce that we have teamed up with Blackpool Zoo to deliver a total water management service for them. We are looking forward to a great long term working relationship with them.
