News
Technicians reduce local pollution risk
You may have seen an article in the Summer 2021 edition where we introduced an exciting trial we have been involved in across Hampshire and West ...
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OFTEC launches discounted heat pump training following £9.2m BEIS funding
Installers in England can access heat pump training at a discounted rate of up to 70%.
News
Crisis? What crisis?
Times are getting tough, so it’s time to make sure your business isn’t a victim of the recession.
Insight
Heat loss calculations
A recent survey showed 50% of OFTEC registered technicians were not aware of the recent changes made in England to Approved Document Part L (ADL).
Insight
Winter service checks and stock essentials
It is important to check for water in a liquid fuel storage tank during a service.
News
Changes affecting England regarding carbon monoxide (CO) alarms
In England, from the 1st of October, changes were made to Building Regulations Approved Document J.
Fuel Price Commentary
Fuel price commentary – 2022 winter
Opinion
Delivering the UK’s net zero ambitions – an inspector’s viewpoint
Consistency of quality is key for the future of the heating industry if we are to meet our net zero ambitions, which will require a set of standards to ensure. Enter OFTEC’s inspection services manager, John Vinter, as he discusses how we can reach our goals while retaining essential standards.
News
Future Ready Fuel campaign update
The Future Ready Fuel campaign celebrated its first anniversary with a dramatic increase in visitors to the website. The number of site visitors shot up ...
News
The InstallerSHOW, what an event that was!
In June, OFTEC exhibited at the annual InstallerSHOW – the UK’s biggest heating, plumbing and electrical trade show – which took place at the UK’s ...
Strong demand for new OFTEC heat pump training courses
New courses are central to OFTEC’s technology inclusive vision for the future of heating
News
Minimum non-domestic appliance efficiencies – England
The importance of identifying the correct appliance efficiencies
News
New low flow temperature heating CPD
A new CPD seminar: ‘Emitters: considerations for low flow temperature heating’ has been launched by Jaga UK.
Insight
Important! Approved Document Part L 2022 – Wales
The Welsh Government has published a new version of ‘Approved Document Part L Volume 1 – Dwellings’ (ADL) that will affect all installers of heating equipment in ...
Insight
Solid fuel hearths – boundary issues
The purpose of a hearth is to provide a safe area around a combustion appliance to prevent the appliance setting fire to building fabric, furnishings ...