Extending the lifespan of equipment

I've just carried out a projector check at one of the primary schools we support. Just a basic check on lamp hours and image quality. Some of their units are approaching 4 and half years old. They have a projector maintenance contract with us which also includes a twice yearly service of the units.

This twice yearly service has undoubtedly helped in prolonging the life of their units as any problems can be picked up on before they become more serious. It just goes to show that a good maintenance programme really can help schools save money in the long run.

The saviour returns....

After a fortnight recharging his batteries and light sabre our fearless leader has returned. Though fully rested, he has now to catch up with 2 weeks of emails and quotes and general paperwork.

On the installs front we have a meeting at a large grammar school who are looking for a wireless solution. We have also been receiving enquiries from schools outside Bradford regarding installation work.

Everything else is just ticking along nicely with a healthy mix of projector bulbs, network points, audio installs and the occasional projector to swap out.

On a funny note I was witness to something rather amusing last week. A large primary in Bradford is having some major building works. A new hall needed 40 tonnes of concrete pouring for its floor. This was ferried through a network of pipes. Unfortunately as they started to pump the concrete the pipes failed at the first bend........pouring about 2 tonnes all over the path. A couple of workmen then spent about half an hour furiously cleaning it up. They were not amused!! I was.

Primary T to the rescue!!!!

Saturday the 11 th of October the boys from Primary T came to the rescue of a school in Shipley. Some wonderful person or persons thought they would break into a school and steal some equipment......idiots springs to mind.

Unfortunately the school is receiving a visit from OFFSTED this coming Monday. We, being the great company we are, went and re-installed said equipment on Saturday morning. Everything up and running and nothing out of place. The headmaster is extremely happy.

No problem to us. We are only to happy to oblige in such emergencies.

Mine and Si's ears will no longer ring!!!!

Our fearless leader and secret jedi master is embarking on a new adventure over the next two weeks. He's taking some time off!!!!! Yes the mighty Dally has finally given in to fatigue, and his pink light sabre wants charging.....

We wish him a restful fortnight and hope he returns fully charged. But work must go on and the weeks coming are simmering nicely with projectors to service and change, network points to install, blown projector bulbs to change along with any emergencies.

Look on the plus side, Si has the company phone to answer and I don't!!!!

I will update you with our next two weeks adventures soon.