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 […]

What is proactive lab safety?

Lab safety is the overriding priority of lab managers because, in addition to the ethical need to protect workers, a proven safety record has significant benefits including: So, the greater the control a manager has over lab safety the more successful and sustainable the lab will be and the conventional approach of ‘learning from our […]

Airflow control that adds value to lab equipment

The energy required to operate fume cupboards and biological safety cabinets can be significant. How effectively and efficiently they are ventilated reflects on the businesses that manufacture them but –  because it’s often considered independently – is largely outside of their control. Integrating lab equipment with TEL’s specialist airflow control and monitoring solutions reduces that […]

Change how you think about lab costs

Lab managers face multiple operational challenges, from a shortage of workers and an abundance of regulation through to supply chain disruption. So, it can feel like you don’t have much control over costs. But there is one area where you do, where just a few simple changes could make a big difference to both income […]

Does your airflow control system save you money?

Whatever business you’re in, keeping the air in your premises fresh and clean has multiple benefits, like promoting the health and safety of employees and protecting products and processes.  But many airflow control systems are inefficient, providing a constant supply of air that wastes energy and drives costs up. And, with continuing uncertainty around global […]

Turn the heat down on energy costs – with VAV kitchen hood ventilation

Energy represents a significant cost for commercial and industrial kitchens. This is because large scale kitchens require considerable ventilation to operate safely and in compliance with health and safety and food standards regulations. These hot, humid and sometimes hazardous environments are vulnerable to the build-up of bacteria that can contaminate food, as well as grease […]

OEMs, Enhance Lab Efficiency and Sustainability with Innovative Airflow Control Technology

In today’s rapidly evolving world, sustainability is no longer just a buzzword; it’s a necessity. Laboratories, often energy-intensive environments, are no exception. To strike a balance between safety, efficiency, and environmental responsibility, lab equipment needs to evolve. One solution that stands out is the integration of energy-efficient airflow controls into fume cupboards. This innovation not […]

The TEL difference: 6 reasons to work with us

As we move into July, we’ve been taking stock of the year so far and having some interesting conversations with clients about what it’s like to work with TEL.  They reminded us of the values at the heart of our business and focussed our minds on what sets us apart from the competition. Here are […]

6 reasons to switch to variable air volume (VAV) fume cupboard control.

Fume cupboards play a pivotal role in the laboratory, protecting users from harmful substances. A typical laboratory uses an exhaust blower to pull air from inside the room through the open fume cupboard sash, taking hazardous and noxious gases with it. The contaminated air is then expelled or filtered for re-circulation. The average chemical fume […]

International Sustainability Award for TEL University Project

  A laboratory project by Temperature Electronics Ltd (TEL) is helping to save a university laboratory a projected 270MWh of energy and over £34,000 in associated energy costs per year. TEL’s work with one of the UK’s leading fume cupboard manufacturers, Laboratory Specialist Services Ltd, for the University of Glasgow, was part of the institution’s […]