Technical
Over the last 20 years there have been numerous changes to the standards controlling the quality of fuel used for fixed combustion.
A reminder about the classifications of buildings when installing liquid fuel storage tanks.
Andy Genovese of Hove Wood Burners discusses solid fuel standards.
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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Technicians are alerted to new regulations coming into effect.
OFTEC simplifies the heat loss calculation process.
This technical notice covers a change to Building Regulations.
OFTEC announces the release of the OFTEC Technical Manual and the OFTEC Domestic Liquid Fuel Field Guide, new for 2024.
Good tank maintenance is key to a successful transition from kerosene to renewable liquid fuel
Can an existing LPG boiler, biomass boiler, or heat pump be removed and replaced with an oil boiler?
Further Reading
The UK currently chooses to still abide by many EU regulations, even though it’s now free to make its own rules since Brexit.
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.
Future proof your heating career with discounted heat pump training
Addressing some of the recent queries around flues for solid fuel appliances
Update on the HVO demonstrator project testing the use of HVO as an effective biofuel to replace kerosene
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).
It is important to check for water in a liquid fuel storage tank during a service.
In England, from the 1st of October, changes were made to Building Regulations Approved Document J.
The importance of identifying the correct appliance efficiencies
A new CPD seminar: ‘Emitters: considerations for low flow temperature heating’ has been launched by Jaga UK.
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