At Lennox, we are always on the look-out for innovative, cost-effective and more sustainable solutions for our customers.

One such solution we are excited to be distributing is Asynt’s CondenSyn Waterless Air Condenser. Many chemistry labs across the UK and Ireland use condensers that require large amounts of tap water to cool them. The CondenSyn Waterless Air Condenser is different. A glass handmade condenser, it requires no cooling water to operate, and its performance is equivalent to a Liebig-type condenser that is used with tap water.

Here are three of the core benefits:

Saving water

One of the primary advantages, for both the user and the environment is, of course, the savings around water.

A scientific evaluation carried out by Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin), in conjunction with Lennox, found that over the course of an undergraduate laboratory session, a condenser would typically be used for 2 hours. In that time, at least 264 litres of water would be used per student pair using a standard Liebig condenser unit.

With approximately 10 groups per lab session using approximately 2,640 litres of water, the report found that using CondenSyn Waterless Condensers would save 420,000 litres of water per year in the undergraduate labs alone.

Reduced costs

With saving water, there is also the associated benefit of reduced costs from decreased water use. There can are also be lower insurance costs due to reduced risk..

The TU Dublin report estimated initial savings of €970 per year. According to Dr John Moran, technical officer at TU Dublin, “by using the Condensyn units in the undergraduate teaching labs, our investment will be recouped in under three years, with water savings alone.”

Reduced risk of water damage

When using large amounts of water, there is always the risk of leaks and flooding from Liebig condensers, which can cause considerable damage. Using waterless condensers removes that risk entirely, leaving you with greater peace-of-mind.

In the report, Dr Moran said: “Over the past 5 years there has been numerous lab flooding incidents from the use of Liebig condensers. This is due to the uneven water pressures that are common in the Tallaght area… The use of these waterless Condensyn condensers would prevent major losses due to building and equipment flood damage.”

You can read the full report from Dr Moran of TU Dublin here.

For more information on Asynt’s Waterless Condenser and our range of other innovative and sustainable solutions, contact Lennox Area Business Manager Joseph Mackle at joseph.mackle@lennox.ie.