Gas Safe campaign highlights CO poisoning symptoms
New research reveals over 80% of UK adults could be at risk of mistaking carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms for a different illness such as a cold, flu or hangover.
Replacing parts: Lack of regulation poses real danger
Neil Macdonald, technical manager at the Heating and Hotwater Council (HHIC), looks at the importance of selecting approved replacement parts when taking on a repair.
Conex Bänninger launches certified installer scheme
Conex Bänninger has increased its support for plumbing and heating installers by introducing a certified installer scheme.
Homeowners unaware of water regulations, research finds
A survey of 2,000 British households has revealed a lack of awareness regarding perceptions of water regulations
Gas fitter sentenced for incompetent installation of a boiler…
…leaving tenant poisoned by carbon monoxide
Solar panel managing director avoids jail over roof slip
Timothy Dobson given community service as worker suffers fractures skull and pelvis.
E.ON leads consortium to pilot ‘heat and energy as a service’
E.ON has partnered with Energy Systems Catapult and Heatio to develop two green finance products to promote greater uptake of energy efficiency and low carbon heating measures
HHIC launches gas safety label
The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) has launched a gas safety label to be placed on packaging by members of its boiler manufacturers group
APHC advises on return of plumbers to people’s homes
The Association of Plumbing & Heating Contractors (APHC) has participated in an online conference with the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) in order to provide direct feedback on the effects of COVID-19 on the plumbing and heating sector.
CIPHE renews calls for compulsory thermostatic mixing valves
The Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) has renewed calls for the government to change its legislation surrounding thermostatic mixing valves on the back of latest admissions data