The Cooper school identified the need to replace ageing heating equipment serving its sports hall to improve reliability, comfort, and operational efficiency. The works involved the installation of two new Reznor warm air heaters, destratification fans, and a new control system to provide effective heating throughout the space.
Given the importance of the sports hall for scheduled examinations, the project was programmed and delivered within a tight time frame to ensure the facility remained available and fully operational for students and staff.
Project Overview
The project was designed to achieve the following objectives:
- Replace existing heating equipment with modern, energy-efficient systems.
- Improve heating performance and occupant comfort throughout the sports hall.
- Enhance heat distribution by installing de-stratification fans.
- Utilise existing gas infrastructure where possible due to electrical supply constraints on site.
- Provide straightforward user control of the heating system.
- Complete all works within the programme to support scheduled examinations.
The Challenge
The project was undertaken within a live educational environment where disruption to teaching, sporting activities, and examination schedules needed to be minimised.
The sports hall was required for upcoming examinations, creating a compressed programme for delivery. All works needed to be carefully planned and coordinated to ensure safe installation, commissioning, and handover within the available timeframe while maintaining compliance with health and safety requirements.
Objectives & Requirements
The project was designed to achieve the following objectives:
- Replace existing heating equipment with modern, energy-efficient systems.
- Improve heating performance and occupant comfort throughout the sports hall.
- Enhance heat distribution by installing de-stratification fans.
- Utilise existing gas infrastructure where possible due to electrical supply constraints on site.
- Provide straightforward user control of the heating system.
- Complete all works within the programme to support scheduled examinations.
Our Approach
Comprehensive planning was undertaken in conjunction with the school’s facilities team to ensure works could be completed safely and efficiently. The installation programme was developed around the school’s operational requirements, with particular focus on meeting critical examination deadlines. Materials, labour, and specialist equipment were coordinated in advance to minimise programme risk and ensure smooth delivery. All works were carried out in accordance with current industry standards and site-specific health and safety procedures.
Installation Works Completed
The project included:
- Installation of 2 No. 35kW Reznor warm air heaters within the sports hall plant room.
- Wall mounting of the new heaters adjacent to existing plant.
- Installation of associated flue kits and flue systems, including building fabric works.
- Adaptation of the existing gas supply from a redundant air heater to serve the new heating units.
- Installation of 2 No. destratification fans within the sports hall.
- Installation of a new heating controller within the sports hall.
- Testing, commissioning, and handover of the complete heating system.
- Installation of new 3ph DB to serve new heaters
Technical Solutions & Equipment Used
The project included:
- 2 No. Reznor 35kW warm air heaters.
- Manufacturer-approved flue systems and accessories.
- Adapted existing gas infrastructure to maximise efficiency and reduce installation costs.
- 2 No. destratification fans to improve heat circulation and reduce temperature layering within the sports hall.
- Local heating controller providing effective management of heating performance.
- The combination of warm air heating and destratification technology ensures improved temperature consistency throughout the occupied space.
“I cannot recommend C&B Electrical Contractors highly enough! Their staff are incredibly knowledgeable and truly go above and beyond. As a secondary school, when we call C&B Electrical for help they respond quickly and nothing is ever too much trouble for them. They were incredibly flexible, and their customer service is top-tier from start to finish. If you’re looking for reliable, expert electricians who genuinely care about doing a great job, look no further. Five stars all the way!”
–Sarah Joubert, Business Manager, The Cooper School
Testing, Commisioning & Compliance
Following installation, all systems were tested and commissioned to verify safe and efficient operation. The heating equipment, gas connections, controls, and associated components were inspected and commissioned in accordance with manufacturer requirements and applicable industry standards. The completed installation was fully tested prior to handover to ensure reliable operation and optimum system performance. Installation completed by our Gas Safe qualified engineers.
Project Outcomes
Increased heating performance & lower costs for client.
About C & B Electrical Contractors Ltd
With more than 20 years of industry experience, we have earned a reputation for delivering high-quality projects with professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to doing things the right way.
Operating across the commercial, education, and healthcare sectors, we specialise in delivering complex installations and infrastructure solutions that support safe, efficient, and reliable operations.
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