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Providing highly advanced, accurate and responsive control of the barn’s underfloor heating, high efficiency oil-fired condensing boiler and fresh air supply, the smartkontrols system divides the threshing barn into a series of "zones" where all temperatures and occupancy times are individually set up and adjusted.

The Threshing Barn is separated into 11 fully independent zones, with the expansive main living area split into two piped halves for maximum comfort and control. This approach allows complete flexibility in setting different temperatures and operating times for each area, as desired, through simple push button operation of the system’s zone controllers. Thimble-size temperature sensors are installed to measure individual zone and outdoor temperatures, sending their information to a smartkontrols boiler control module which communicates with its respective zone controller to decide precisely when the heating should be activated. Optimum energy efficiency is maintained at all times, with the boiler only running when a zone requires it and control of the underfloor heating manifold ensuring that hot water is piped at the right temperature and flow rate to meet the needs of each individual zone. The smartkontrols system is also controlling and monitoring the operation of the temperature settings and time schedules governing the property’s hot water supply.

Amongst the other intuitive features of this intelligent smartkontrols system is a unique fabric protection feature. When the Threshing Barn is unoccupied, this will automatically bring on the heating if the zone temperatures fall below a designated setpoint, eliminating problems with dampness and humidity and preventing damage to the building’s structure and contents. The smartkontrols system can also provide a central point for activation of the three ventilation units which deliver fresh air into the barn.

For further information, please contact:
Renata Colla
smartkontrols ltd
8-9 Horsted Square
Bell Lane Business Park
Uckfield
East Sussex, TN22 1QG
Tel: 01825 769812
Fax: 01825 769813
W: www.smartkontrols.co.uk

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smartkontrols ltd
8-9 Horsted Square
Bell Lane Business Park
Uckfield
East Sussex, TN22 1QG
Tel: 01825 769812
Fax: 01825 769813
W: www.smartkontrols.co.uk

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