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New requirements in Scotland
Technicians are alerted to new regulations coming into effect.
Technical
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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.
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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
Further Reading
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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.
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Changes affecting England regarding carbon monoxide (CO) alarms
In England, from the 1st of October, changes were made to Building Regulations Approved Document J.
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Minimum non-domestic appliance efficiencies – England
The importance of identifying the correct appliance efficiencies
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New low flow temperature heating CPD
A new CPD seminar: ‘Emitters: considerations for low flow temperature heating’ has been launched by Jaga UK.
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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 Wales. This document details significant new requirements to ensure decarbonisation through energy efficiency. The document is free and is a must-have for all installers in Wales.
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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 and limit risk to persons in close proximity This area of a hearth’s surface separates and protects floor and room contents from radiated heat and falling embers.
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Stream video to OFTEC’s technical team using ResponsEye
Wouldn’t it be easier to show OFTEC’s technical team what you’re seeing, rather than trying to explain it on the phone?
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Building regulations: what the L changes in June?
What heating engineers need to know about important new changes to building regulations