The new design of the Sigma tank means that it requires a shallower dig and less excavation, as well as far less peashingle or concrete backfill to secure it in place.

Sigma septic tanks are also ideally suited to rocky strata conditions where deep digs are not be possible.  The range is fully approved to EN12566 Part 1 standard and is 99.7 per cent efficient at retaining solids in the tank.

“The Sigma has been designed to make installations more cost-effective and easier for builders and installers,” says Dave Vincent Commercial Director.  “Not only is it a shallower dig, it can be backfilled with peashingle rather than concrete on dry sites making the installation a lot cheaper.  All in all, we calculate that it’s possible to save up to £300 installing a Sigma, based on a typical 2,800 litre septic tank, which we think will be welcomed.”

Klargester’s experienced sales advisors can offer comprehensive advice on percolation testing and installation guidance and delivery is free anywhere in the UK – usually within three days of the product being ordered.

The Sigma shallow dig septic tank comes in a wide range of sizes from 2,800 to 9,100 litres, with a standard invert height across the range of just 500mm.

Dave continues:  “We would always recommend a sewage treatment plant as the first option for private sewage arrangements because of their greater effectiveness in treating the sewage.  Septic tanks are not a universal solution for all off-mains drainage applications, but we recognise there is still a demand for them and have worked hard to provide a modern, improved product for our customers. If in any doubt about the suitability of a septic tank we offer a free site visit and will explain the options to the customer.”

For more information, contact 01296 633033 or email sales@klargester.com, or visit www.klargester.com.

The Klargester pump range includes: the new improved Pumpstor Compact Pump Systems for outbuildings and extensions, cellars, pool houses and external WCs; Pumpstor Domestic and Domestic + systems, offering economical solutions for homes and properties with up to 13 people; and Pumpstor Commercial High Capacity Pump Systems for businesses such as pubs, shops or hotels.

Anyone buying, specifying or installing a Pumpstor system can also take advantage of Klargester’s new specialist technical support expert for pumps. Geoff Oakley, Pumpstor’s product manager has a dedicated remit focused on pump systems. Both he and the Klargester team can offer free customer advice to ensure any solution is fully compliant with statutory requirements on connecting to the mains sewer.

Klargester is also offering special service and maintenance packages for complete peace of mind ensuring continued effective 24-hour operation of any pump station once it is installed

Geoff advises: “Klargester has been one of the leading pump systems manufacturers in the UK for more than 30 years. Tens of thousands of Klargester systems are installed in domestic and commercial applications world-wide providing simple, highly cost-effective pumping solutions for waste water effluent and sewage where gravity is not an option.

“Our systems are fully compliant with British Standards BS EN752 and Building Regulations for Foul Drainage, including the capacity to hold waste for 24 hours ensuring a property is protected from overflow should power supplies fail.”

He advises specifiers, merchants and installers of pumps to take advantage of Klargester’s free technical advice.

He says, “Pump stations are fairly complex systems and they must be properly sized – too small, and the pump won’t be able to offer the mandatory 24 hour storage requirement. Furthermore, the pump must be specified correctly to suit the site conditions and particular application.

“Just call our helpline for more information or to arrange a free visit from our dedicated, professional advisors. They can provide an expert, on-site assessment as well as advising on product selection and specification to ensure the pump system you choose correctly meets your needs.”

“In addition, we have a new pump station brochure, available to download, to help start the purchasing process.”

A brochure E Flip book version is available online at http://www.klargester.com/pumpstor-pumps/.

All Klargester pump systems are pre-fabricated in super-tough, low-maintenance GRP or high quality polyethylene and are manufactured at the company’s UK premises ensuring a fast turnaround of orders and delivered to site ready for installation.

For more information contact Kingspan Klargester on 01296 633033, email info@klargester.com, or download our Package Pump Enquiry Form from our website www.klargester.com/products/pump-stations.htm.

Rob Siswick the Klargester area sales manager made a number of visits to the site near Wetherby in Yorkshire to offer expert advice on their off-mains drainage requirements. The location had been serviced very successfully for many years by a Klargester Biodisc but further development of the site meant there was a need for greater treatment plant capacity.

After discussions with the architects and the site operators Rob recommended replacement of the Biodisc with a new Envirosafe HEQ sewage treatment plant, to serve the needs of 150 people, including film crew and actors.

The plant was installed by R A Dalton in late 2012, one of Klargester’s longest-serving and most reputable installers.

For more information on Kingspan Klargester please call 01296 633000 or email info@klargester.com

Our sustainable water and energy products include rainwater harvesting, off-mains drainage/sewage treatment, solar thermal, hot water cylinders, bunded oil tanks and monitors, air source heat pumps, and small wind turbines.

Our systems are designed to be installed quickly, run easily and are covered by market-leading warranties, while on the road support, sales teams and accredited installers give local advice when you need it.

We can provide a tailored, fully designed system to add maximum benefit to your project.

Call us, if you would like a free site visit, a review of your plans or simply to discuss your requirements over the phone.

Kingspan Environmental will be exhibiting at the Self-Build Show, King’s Hall Complex, Belfast, 15–17 February 2013 (www.selfbuild.ie/exhibition/next-show/).

Kingspan Environmental, a global leader in the design and manufacture of sustainable solutions for high performance buildings, will be out in force at Ecobuild 2013, showcasing its state-of-the-art technologies and highlighting their ease of installation through the hugely popular live demonstrations in the Practical Installer area.

The company will be showcasing its industry-leading environmental and renewable product portfolio within an innovative water management hub, renewable technologies hub and an intelligence design and specification hub on its stand (N2120).

The water and renewable hubs will focus on rainwater harvesting, off-mains drainage, solar thermal, hot water cylinders, air source and heat pumps.

In the intelligence hub, the spotlight will be on the company’s totally integrated design, specification and installation customer services, with expert help and advice available at the show from the company’s highly qualified design consultants for projects featuring solar energy, wind power, or water management. For those installing solar thermal technologies, a new Kingspan Solar online manual entitled Complete Solar Thermal Solutions, can be downloaded as an all-you-need-to-know guide to choosing and designing a system.

Those seeking to expand on their professional knowledge will be able to sign up for one of Kingspan Environmentals’s four RIBA- and CIBSE-accredited CPD seminars across off-mains drainage site assessment, rainwater harvesting, solar thermal and air source heat pumps.

Crowds are also expected to gather once more in the Practical Installer demonstration area, where working models of a Kingspan Water rainwater harvesting system and a Kingspan Solar Thermomax solar thermal system will be on display, providing the opportunity for a detailed and up-close examination of both technologies.

Cameron Holroyd, managing director, advises:  “Kingspan Environmental experts will be on hand throughout the show to talk through our full range of systems: what’s more if you’re currently working on a project then bring your building plans to our stand and we’ll give you an on-the-spot system specification. We can advise on the type and size of system to employ, as well as installation and maintenance.

“We are also very pleased to have been invited once again to demonstrate both our Thermomax solar thermal system and Envireau rainwater harvesting system in the Practical Installation demonstration area.  Last year, hundreds of visitors gathered to find out how easy our products are to install and commission, so don’t miss your chance – but do make sure you come early!”

Ecobuild 2013 takes place at the ExCel centre in London, 5-7 March 2013. Kingspan Environmental will be located both on stand N2120 and within the Practical Installer section.  For further details, call 0845 260 0258 or visit our websites: http://www.kingspanenv.com and www.kingspan-renewables.co.uk.

Fuel and oil prices are steadily rising, which is pushing an increasing number of people into fuel poverty and making home heating oil and diesel fuel into “liquid gold” and a prime target for thieves. So what can be done to safeguard your home or business?

Last week, BBC One’s The One Show was the first to bring this issue into mainstream national media. Farmers and homeowners have two concerns; how they safeguard their fuel supply and how they cope with rising fuel prices. They discussed various preventative measures for combating oil theft including; locking vehicles in a secure building overnight, installing security cameras on the premises, deterring thieves using a guard dog and even the “smart option” of a “Sonic Sensor” or Sonic Signalman as it is correctly known, an electronic fuel monitor.

Earlier this week, there was a feature on oil theft on BBC Radio Gloucestershire’s breakfast show, which included an interview with local businessman and security expert Roman Cooper from Allcooper. Again, the discussion highlighted, among other things, the value of using electronic wireless system for remotely monitoring fuel levels.

First alert for oil theft

In both programmes, it was clear that those interviewed had no knowledge of the theft of their oil until long after the event. Initially, their concerns had been raised when the radiators did not work – which led to the immediate and reasonable assumption that the boiler was broken and a plumber was called out. Of course, the boiler was fine but the oil tank was empty. The message here is check your oil and fuel levels regularly

The cost of oil/fuel theft

The cost can be high. Not only will the tank probably have to be replaced, as well as the oil, but there is also the cost of cleaning up. Sadly, oil theft may not be covered by home insurance There is also an environmental cost, which can be high as oil leaks not only pollute the ground, they can also leach into groundwater.

How Oil Tank Alarms Work

There are various oil tank gauges or oil tank alarms currently available. The latest technology or Sonic Signalman as we refer to it, can monitor the levels of either diesel in a fuel storage and dispensing tank, or kerosene in a bunded heating oil tank. It has GSM capability that can send text alerts to the owner if there is a drop in fuel or oil levels. This notifies of a potential fuel theft in real time. In other words, it provides a means for the owner to monitor, constantly, their oil tank supplies. The wireless electronic monitor is suitable for any existing or new oil tank installation, whether it’s a bunded heating oil tank or a single skin oil tank.

You may want to know if your oil tank is suitable for this technology. The simple answer is yes, any plastic or steel oil tank can be suitable, depending on the condition of the oil tank- in other words as long as there are no leaks or the tank is showing signs of wear or tear due to age.

Servicing and Maintaining Your Oil Tank

Clearly, with oil being such a precious commodity (and of course any losses can be devastating) it is more important than ever that your oil tank is in good condition and your oil boiler is working efficiently. With regular maintenance both will run more efficiently and cheaply. What’s more regular maintenance will prolong the life of the overall heating system. Through our Titan Accredited Installer Network we are offering a FREE, NO OBLIGATION survey of where your oil tank is situated and advise, if necessary, on oil tank replacements to help secure your oil supply.

To find out more about the free survey and the latest innovation in oil tank security, including oil alarm functionality and SMS text alerts, please contact Kingspan Environmental and talk to a member of our team email: enquiry@kingspanenv.com or call +44(0) 28 3836 4400

This formula represents a highly effective level of sewage treatment, good enough to discharge into rivers and streams (with the appropriate consent) – little wonder the BioDisc is recognised by planning departments and environmental authorities as the preferred solution for domestic homes looking for an off-mains solution.

Speaking today at the launch of the campaign Kingspan Environmental Director Alan Wright said: “The debate about septic tanks in Galway has been very heated in recent months and we’re running this campaign to educate septic tank owners about how to maintain their tank properly.”

“There are over 36,000 septic tanks in Galway alone. Along with Cork, and Donegal this is the largest number of any county in Ireland,” he added.

“The Government will be introducing legislation for septic tanks very soon and we’re encouraging people to educate themselves and find out what state their tank is in and become septic wise,” says Wright.

“There is a lot of scare mongering and misinformation about septic tanks. Some people are worrying unduly about their tanks, but many don’t even know where theirs is,” added Wright.

“We are hoping this information campaign will educate people about what system they currently have, and give them the knowledge to make an informed decision,” said Wright.

There are four elements to the campaign:

 A public information number 1890 929 797,
 A website www.septicwise.ie
 A detailed information pack, and
 A septic tank inspection If people would like a service engineer to assess their septic tank and let them know what steps they need to take to make sure it is up to date.

Representatives and senior executives from businesses and organisations across the UK heard presentations from, among others Noel Crowe, managing director, Kingspan Group’s Environmental & Renewables division, and David Anderson, director, Kingspan Environmental, who is heading up the new Service Network.  The audience also heard from Robin Weiss, managing director, Alro Services who spoke about “specialist, expert service available locally” on behalf of the main installer partners – all of whom were represented at the event.

All the speakers emphasised the value, high-quality of service, and convenience on offer for customers contracted to the new Network.

The National Service Network offers the complete package of maintenance, servicing, installation, design and consultancy for businesses with premises depentent on off-mains drainage arrangements, such as septic tanks and sewage treatment plants.

For further information, email info@kingspanenvservice.com, call 0844 6565 658 or visit our website www.kingspanenvservice.com.

National Service Network Partners receiving their certificates from Noel Crowe, managing director, Kingspan Group's Environmental & Renewables division

To avail of this service please contact a member of our team on 0845 355 0555 or email info@kingspanenvservice.com