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Decommissioning and removal of liquid fuel storage tanks
Decommissioning and removing existing fuel storage tanks poses a serious pollution risk, so such work needs to be very carefully planned and executed.
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Uninsulated solid fuel flue pipes to combustible material
OFTEC’s technical department is seeing an increase of solid fuel stoves being installed in fireplace recesses.
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Testing heating appliances requires the right equipment
Jonathan Kane of Kane International Ltd explains the vital importance of using the right testing equipment for heating appliances.
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Fuel quality standards for fixed combustion – an overview
Over the last 20 years there have been numerous changes to the standards controlling the quality of fuel used for fixed combustion.
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Tanks again
A reminder about the classifications of buildings when installing liquid fuel storage tanks.
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Proliferation of solid fuel standards
Andy Genovese of Hove Wood Burners discusses solid fuel standards.
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Air pollution falls as solid fuel stove sales hit all time high
Andy Genovese of Hove Wood Burners explains why air pollution from solid fuel stoves has dropped over the last few years.
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New requirements in Scotland
Technicians are alerted to new regulations coming into effect.
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AHHHH!! Heat loss calculations… again!
OFTEC simplifies the heat loss calculation process.
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Heat loss calculations – OFTEC technical notice 38
This technical notice covers a change to Building Regulations.
Further Reading
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New technical manual and digital field guide released
OFTEC announces the release of the OFTEC Technical Manual and the OFTEC Domestic Liquid Fuel Field Guide, new for 2024.
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Ensuring tanks are fit for the future
Good tank maintenance is key to a successful transition from kerosene to renewable liquid fuel
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When you shouldn’t install an oil boiler
Can an existing LPG boiler, biomass boiler, or heat pump be removed and replaced with an oil boiler?
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Why does the UK choose to abide by EU Regulation?
The UK currently chooses to still abide by many EU regulations, even though it’s now free to make its own rules since Brexit.
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Scope of work
OFTEC’s registered technicians often call our technical department when they are unsure of what output pressure jet boiler they can service, install, or maintain.
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Discounted heat pump training still available with extension to funding for technician upskilling
Future proof your heating career with discounted heat pump training
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Flue season – a consideration of solid fuel appliance queries
Addressing some of the recent queries around flues for solid fuel appliances
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The HVO demonstration project – three years in and looking good!
Update on the HVO demonstrator project testing the use of HVO as an effective biofuel to replace kerosene
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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).
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Winter service checks and stock essentials
It is important to check for water in a liquid fuel storage tank during a service.