Meet Matt Bullock, our new Technical Manager

Organisations work with us because of our specialist experience and expertise in airflow control and monitoring, so we had very specific criteria for our new Technical Manager. In summary, they would need proven experience across compliance and performance, and combine a detailed understanding of electronics and traditional control methodologies with a strong working knowledge of […]

Q & A: LEV Monitoring

Q: What is Local Exhaust Ventilation? A: Local exhaust ventilation (’LEV’) is one of the main engineering controls used to reduce exposure to airborne hazardous substances in the workplace.[1] Contaminants are controlled at source and either thoroughly cleaned or expelled into the atmosphere, preventing them from spreading into the surrounding air. Q: How serious a […]

Real-time monitoring making a real difference in school labs

The school lab plays a vital role in bringing scientific theory to life and inspiring the scientists of the future. But the equipment, materials and processes it contains also pose significant risks to the health and safety of staff and students. Although school lab safety tends to focus on the supervision of students and the […]

5 positive post-COVID changes

The consequences of COVID-19 have been extensive and long-lasting. Disruption to the economy and social structures and  healthcare provision remain evident today, and are often negative. But there have been some positive outcomes too. Before the pandemic, any attention on air quality was largely confined to the outdoors and few outside of obviously hazardous environments […]

Does your lab need an upgrade? Take our quiz to find out.

If your lab ventilation system is more than 10 years old it’s probably not working at optimum efficiency. This is important because it impacts your ability to protect lab workers, reduce equipment damage, comply with health and safety regulations and ensure the integrity of research. At TEL we specialise in improving airflow control and monitoring […]

3 reasons to switch from constant to controlled airflow

Constant Air Volume (‘CAV’) airflow control has its place, for instance in single zone spaces where the demand for ventilation is both constant and predictable. But, more often than not, Variable Air Volume (‘VAV’) airflow control is likely to be the best long-term solution for most commercial, industrial and laboratory environments. Why? Because VAV airflow […]

Redefine airflow control in your lab with the AFA4000

In the lab, safety depends on adherence to protocols and procedures but a more flexible mindset is necessary to meet strategic challenges like escalating costs and growing workloads – all the while remaining attractive to funders and investors. This means continually challenging how things are done and making them more efficient and sustainable, without compromising […]

FAQs: Labs and net zero goals

Q: Why is laboratory energy use so important to achieving net zero? A: Because labs are energy intense spaces – using proportionately greater energy and resources compared to other building functions. They use between 3 and 10 times more energy than standard office spaces. As a result, they contribute disproportionately to an organisation’s carbon footprint […]

New gas sensor transforms carbon filter management

In 2017 we launched the AFA4000/E, a pioneering airflow control and monitoring system that provides lab users with continuous velocity readings and cutting-edge alarm diagnostics. Developed alongside auto sash functionality, our aim was to empower lab managers to operate fume cupboards safely and efficiently. Recently we’d been wondering how we could improve this product to […]

3 ways airflow control can improve industrial operations 

The safe, precise control of air is critical in industrial operations where its temperature, humidity and cleanliness can significantly impact people, products and processes. And, as a result, profitability. Many airflow control systems are inefficient, providing a constant supply of air that wastes energy and drives costs skywards, but at TEL we’ve spent more than […]