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A/C on the blink - ITbuilder

Written by Simon Lunness | Jul 17, 2019 11:50:00 AM

When your air-conditioning goes on the blink during the peak summer heatwave, techs get busy.

A pre-10am next day order with our friends at Screwfix and these smart little portables, together with a clever window ducting kit, are keeping us as cool as.. with the help of a Cornetto or two, of course.

With the mercury hitting over well over 30 degrees Celsius this week, these portable units have got their work cut out. We sure hope they hold out and are up to the job. 

Fortunately, the air-conditioning in our server room, which hosts a full rack of Dell PowerVault and PowerEdge equipment and is backed up with an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) and generator, is run from a separate system and is holding up well this summer. If that air-conditioning system failed, the room would overheat in moments, which is why we have redundancy built-in and have it regularly serviced. Regular servicing of server room air-conditioning system is essential to keep them working trouble-free.

On a broader scale, an air-conditioned workplace plays a pivotal role in enhancing staff comfort and productivity. Beyond mere temperature regulation, it creates an optimal working environment that fosters concentration and efficiency.

By controlling humidity and purifying the air, it ensures a healthier atmosphere, reducing the likelihood of respiratory ailments and fatigue. Moreover, a comfortable work environment leads to higher employee satisfaction and morale, thereby reducing turnover rates and fostering a sense of loyalty among the workforce.

The provision of a cool and comfortable workspace not only enhances employee well-being but also underscores an employer's commitment to the health and welfare of their staff, contributing to a more positive and conducive organizational culture.

It rarely gets up to thirty degrees in Hertfordshire, but when it does, you are glad you made the investment in a proper a/c system, that is for sure. 

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