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“Hybrid systems offer a smart choice to owners of oil-fuelled homes” is the message from Glow-worm’s Pippa Wibberley
At a time when many oil installers are considering a move into renewables, Glow-worm’s commercial director Pippa Wibberley asks whether the choice needs to be as clear cut, with the added option of going down the hybrid route.
Last winter’s prolonged icy blast may have been a source of misery for many UK residents, but it seems to have done no harm at all to oil boiler sales, which have seen a significant improvement since October 2012.
When you think of the West Country you think of thatched cottages, cream teas and rolling hills, but what’s it like for oil installers working in the countryside? Oil Installer spoke to Sam Fice, director of Energy Systems (SW) Ltd, about the state of the industry today.
With the government offering incentives including the Green Deal and the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI), many existing oil users may be tempted to replace their existing installations with renewable technology. However, a new report commissioned by OFTEC has questioned the technical and financial benefits of switching from oil to biomass, heat pumps and solar thermal.
In support of OFTEC, a prominent Northern Ireland politician is urging consumers to take advantage of the latest boiler replacement scheme
Adam (l) and Graham Taylor received their OFTEC oil boiler installer of the year awards from Dave Hall, Grant’s national sales manager
OFTEC award winner, Adam Smith talks to Oil Installer’s Liz Boardman about his winning installation and working with renewables
With its influential, high profile speakers discussing a diverse range of topics, The Oil and Renewable Energy Show 2012 promises to build on 2010’s successful event
Key interviews with the sponsors of the Oil and Renewable Energy Show 2012.
Hytek’s impressive and user friendly catalogue
Hytek’s new 2012/2013 catalogue is to be its biggest yet.
A large percentage of pump failures are caused by water, dirt or debris
Riello sees a number of oil pumps returned with claims that the unit has failed under warranty. The first check is to open the pump cover and look for signs of contamination. A large percentage of failures are caused by water, dirt or debris entering the pump. This is not covered under the company’s warranty terms and conditions. There must be suitable filtration in the supply line to prevent further issues and maintenance cleaning to be carried out, if required.
The Sockit system in action
Adler & Allan (A&A) has launched Sockit, an innovative filtration system. The system is a simple and economical way of dealing with oil contaminated water being pumped out of oil tank bunds, manholes, vaults, sumps, retention ponds and ditches. It uses multi-stage filtration to remove hydrocarbons and sediment to almost non-detectable levels. Extremely efficient, reusable and recyclable, it can be used in a range of de-watering applications, without slowing the pumping process.
OFTEC’s redeveloped site is easier to use
OFTEC has redesigned and relaunched its OFTEC Direct website, which supplies tools, books and equipment. The site is now easier to navigate with current offers all grouped together in one place. Users can order online, with the added option of paying in euros as well as UK sterling. The system now accepts laser cards, providing they are the new issue featuring the Mastercard or Visa symbols.
The new app from HWOS
Heating World of Spares is launching an exciting new product for engineers to help with the running of their businesses.
Beverly – an inspiration to other women
Earlier this year UK Energy Training welcomed its very first female candidate – Beverly Jones. Over the years, the company has trained and assessed thousands of oil and gas engineers and hundreds of new entrants and apprentices; until now they have all been male. UK Energy Training is hoping that Beverly has started a new trend.
Gerry McManus, CCTS, (left) receives the Highly Commended award from David Blevings, of sponsors OFTEC, and Jacqui Fairley
Complete Construction Training Services (CCTS) has been highly commended in the Training Facility of the Year category at this year’s Plumbing and Heating Awards.
METAC – equipping installers for the commercial industry
Irish training provider, METAC, is now offering OFTEC’s commercial oil OFT10-201 course. The course is designed to equip installers that have already obtained OFTEC 101, 105E and 600A qualifications, to work in the commercial field.
Trianco has joined forces with UTN Renewables to offer engineers free renewable training.
The Spira range is on show at East Green Energy’s company headquarters
The installation of a Grant Spira wood pellet boiler in East Green Energy’s showroom has generated a great deal of interest. Not only does the boiler act as a primary heating source for the company’s premises, but it also offers customers a unique opportunity to see the advantages offered by this type of renewable technology.
Firebird TZ Heatpipe solar collectors
Firebird has introduced a new range of solar collectors.