Exposing the heating myths that too many follow
John Lawless, heating expert at BestHeating, has looked at some commonly believed home heating tips and exposed them as myths
HHIC updates condensate pipe guidance following weather warning
The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) this week issued an updated ‘installer guide to condensate discharge pipe installation’
Water heating sizing guide for installers
Ariston has introduced a comprehensive guide to its vented, unvented and instantaneous electric water heaters, outlining which models are best suited for a range of domestic and light commercial applications throughout the UK
Advice on checking heating oil tank
With home working at its peak this winter, the UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA) is urging the 1.5m UK households who use oil to heat their home to use this time to check out their central heating system and in particular the oil tank in their garden
Staying safe when working inside customer’s homes during COVID-19
What are the measures customers most want to see from their plumber, or other tradespeople, to help them feel safe when having work done during the pandemic?
Some pointers for COVID-lockdown “building hokey cokey”
Baxi Heating’s technical director Andy Green has offered some pointers on protecting unoccupied buildings and their heating systems in the colder months
When to notify the water company about plumbing work
WaterSafe, the plumber approval body supported by the UK water suppliers, has produced a short film to make it easier for everyone to understand what is required in England and Wales.
Lessons to learn for school heating
Andy Green, technical director at Baxi Heating, offers half-term tips to ensure that schools can rely on a reliable and efficient heating and hot water system as we head into winter
Preparing LPG users for the winter
Liquid Gas UK is urging consumers to check that they have a full tank of fuel as the colder months approach to minimise the chance of disruption to supply
Cleaning handheld and power tools
Lisa Evans from MyJobQuote has provided some top tips on how to effectively clean tools and prevent them from deteriorating