When we think about the dangers of fire, most people picture flames and heat. But the greatest risk to life in a building fire isn’t fire itself – it’s smoke. Smoke inhalation tragically claims more lives than flames, and the risk is especially high in high-rise residential buildings, where refuse and linen chutes are commonplace. […]
When it comes to fire safety, particularly in high-rise buildings, contractor competency isn’t optional—it’s essential. But how do you prove it? At HydroChute, we’ve put a huge amount of thought and effort into this very question. In our latest Q&A explainer video, Riley Smith explains how we’ve tackled the issue of competency head-on—and what sets […]
At Hydrotech, we take quality and environmental management seriously, ensuring that our processes meet the highest industry standards. In February, we underwent a rigorous two-day audit for our UKAS ISO 9001 & 14001 accreditation, carried out by an independent external inspector. The result? A perfect 100% score – with zero observations! This is an incredible […]
Introducing the HydroChute Waste Streamer: Revolutionising Waste Management We’re thrilled to unveil our latest innovation, the HydroChute Waste Streamer, a game-changing solution for hassle-free waste separation and efficient refuse management. This cutting-edge product will officially launch at the Anticipate London Exhibition at the Excel Arena, 2-4 December 2024. What Sets the Waste Streamer Apart? […]
We install and service bin chutes up and down the country for many satisfied clients, but nothing beats hearing specific praise from a very happy customer! It reminds us that our commitment to quality really makes a difference. This glowing feedback comes from Ted James, General Manager of Riverwalk House, Millbank London – an exclusive […]
Replacing a refuse chute in an occupied building requires careful planning and specialist skills. We pride ourselves in our attention to detail from the initial survey to the site clean-up and handover. What’s involved? Understand the issues with the existing chute: 🔹Has the chute failed a fire safety inspection and smoke test? 🔹Is the […]
At HydroChute, we’re constantly developing new technology and systems to improve our processes and our products for our clients. Here are just two of the research and development projects we are currently working on at HydroChute HQ. Auto-lock Hoppers Research and Development work done by our fabrication team is big leap forward for our company. […]
The FRA identified serious risks at some high rise tower blocks in Walsall. The existing bin chute hoppers were over 50 years old and offered no protection from smoke egress in the event of a fire. Additionally, the hoppers had no self-closing mechanism, leaving residents at risk if the bin chute door was left open. […]
To ensure safe and standardised project outcomes we widened the scope of our electrical training to include design, manufacturing, installation, and inspection teams. Whilst all the topics covered were already understood by our electrically qualified engineers, creating a space where they could share that knowledge with others in the company has resulted in increased collaboration, […]
Major investment in QMS and CRM is our focus for 2024. QMS: ISO 90001 & ISO 140001 – We’re delighted to be working closely with compliance management specialists Alpha Swanson of York. Over several years, we’ve developed robust and effective internal systems. Bringing together all our business systems under the internationally recognised ISO QMS standard […]
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