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In the last issue of Oil Installer, we introduced a new communication campaign to tell oil heating customers about the benefits of a new renewable liquid fuel called HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) which can cut carbon emissions from homes by almost 90%.
The Tigerloop has been the industry leading oil de-aerator since it was invented by Tigerholm in 1971. Rigorous quality control and testing are keys to the success of the Tigerloop. Each and every Tigerloop is functionally tested prior to delivery. Also, each Tigerloop is pressure tested for 10 hours to ensure the integrity of its seals for a safe installation.
Navien has launched Navien Choice, a new loyalty scheme, open to all oil and gas boiler installers. There is a whole catalogue of high-quality rewards available, from wireless speakers and pizza ovens, through to PlayStation 5 consoles, BBQs, iPhones and holiday vouchers.
A unique UK-based mental health charity has praised Firebird for helping it to continue its invaluable work.
OFTEC reports on the current HVO field trial and explains the potential of this fuel in heating
Grant UK has donated £10,000 to the Wiltshire Air Ambulance (WAA).
All OFTEC services are fully operational, including the technical helpline, registration services and OFTEC Direct. Some staff are working from home so that social distancing guidelines can be followed by those staff who need to be in the office. You can check for updates on our COVID-19 information page (www.oftec.org/technicians/covid-19-information), where you will also find guidance on working safely during the pandemic. Ahead of any site visit, we strongly recommend keeping your customers informed about what precautions you will be taking and what you will expect from them.
At the beginning of December, the UK Climate Change Committee (CCC), published its latest report on which steps the UK must take to achieve its net zero decarbonisation target.
MCS is to consult on a new route to certification, removing one of the current barriers to participation in the scheme.
• Almost a third (29%) of boilers failed to receive a scheduled check due to lockdown delays. One in ten did not receive a check at all.
• A quarter of Brits do not know that boilers require annual servicing, with a fifth (20%) of renters not knowing whether their boiler had been checked within the last 12 months
• 40% of homeowners do not realise that having their boiler serviced can save them money
As we move to deliver a low carbon liquid fuel, we recognise that burning the fuel is only one piece of the jigsaw. The product has to be stored, transported and distributed to the end user. In Ireland, that’s where UKIFDA and FFI come into play.
In September, OFTEC launched its new TrustMark registration scheme. TrustMark is the government endorsed quality scheme which covers work carried out in or around homes.
With vast experience of the downstream oil industry, Jane Raphael became editor of the Oil Installer’s debut edition in 2007. Fifty-one issues later, she has now retired from the position and now reflects on the industry’s ups and downs during her tenure.