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Registrations hit four year high as CPS celebrates 15th anniversary
OFTEC has marked the 15th anniversary of its industry recognised Competent Persons Scheme with the news that registration numbers have hit the highest level since 2013.
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When is a fire barrier required?
Contrary to general opinion, a fire barrier is not there to stop an oil tank fire spreading to a neighbouring building or adjacent boundary but ...
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Introducing OFTEC’s vision for the future of off-grid domestic heating…
As reported in the last issue of Oil Installer, OFTEC’s vision document is designed to influence government policy at a time when the Department ...
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Life on Worcester’s production line… Neil and Peter build their boilers
Peter Clayton of Oil Installer with the result of his “Build a Boiler” day at Clay Cross
A lucky installer and a representative of Oil ...
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James serves a niche market – and looks forward to a prosperous future for oil
Because of his rural catchment area, ten years ago James Mead saw a gap in the market for a professional installation and maintenance business, specialising ...
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Find Worcester on Facebook
Worcester Bosch Group has launched a new Facebook page.
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Grant announces series of technical evenings
Grant UK will be hosting a series of technical evenings, commencing in May, at venues throughout the UK. The events will enable installers to learn ...
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Help OFTEC develop app for control documentation and technical book
Many heating businesses now use smart phones and tablets as part of their daily work, whether to schedule customer appointments, download product support manuals, and ...
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New ‘Boris Boilers’ cashback scheme to help reduce energy bills
Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has launched London’s first boiler cashback scheme, which will help home owners and landlords replace their old boilers with ...
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Grant introduces ‘blue flame’ technology to its Vortex range
An internal view of the Grant Vortex Pro combi boiler
For over two years, Grant’s R&D team has been busy developing and ...
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Concerns over VAT hike on renewables
Julia Evans, chief executive, BSRIA
The Building Services Research and Information Association (BSRIA) is concerned about the possible outcome of a government consultation in which ...
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January cheer as oil prices fall to 10 year low
The Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS) says the price of heating oil has dropped to a ten year low for the 1.5m homes across the ...
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Hitachi launches cordless multi tool
Hitachi Power Tools has launched its 18V CV18DBL/W4 Multi Tool with a super-efficient brushless motor. Cordless and with a compact body, it has ...
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Promoting the low oil price – OFTEC on BBC Radio 4
OFTEC director general, Jeremy Hawksley
The continuing low price of oil heating is becoming a story of considerable interest to the media. BBC Radio 4’s ‘...
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The future is burning bright for oil
Martyn Bridges, director of marketing and technical support at Worcester, Bosch Group
Worcester, Bosch Group is urging installers working in off-mains gas areas to stick ...
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Video case studies put biomass heating in the spotlight
Grant UK has created a series of videos focusing on the installation of a Spira biomass boiler from both the perspectives of the homeowner and ...
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Bumper year for oil as boiler sales rise and prices fall
Jeremy Hawksley, director general, OFTEC
With oil boiler sales reaching a five year high and oil prices dropping to a six year low, 2015 is proving ...
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The ‘Oil is cheaper’ campaign in Northern Ireland
With oil prices at a six-year low, boiler manufacturers Firebird, Grant and Warmflow, together with tank manufacturers Harlequin and Kingspan and burner manufacturer Riello, have ...
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Full house for heating conference
Worcester, Bosch Group recently held its second annual conference for influencers in the social housing sector, aimed at “managing warmth” within UK housing stock.
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Bumper year for oil heating industry
Jeremy Hawksley, director general, OFTEC
2015 is set to become a bumper year for the oil heating industry with sales of new boilers up by 9% in ...
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New Grant website and app offer support on the go
Grant’s new “TechBox” app
Grant UK has launched a new mobile-friendly website and technical app for all trade professionals who want to research the ...
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Firebird launches new blue flame technology
Firebird Heating Solutions has developed and launched the UK’s first oil fired condensing boiler with blue flame technology for the domestic heating market. ...
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Government’s heat strategy is ‘unrealistic’, say industry leaders
Almost three quarters of heating industry professionals think the government’s heat strategy is unrealistic and will fall far short of its target to achieve ...
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Oldest working Rayburn found in Devon farmhouse
The 1948 Rayburn No. 2 – still on active service in Devon!
After running a nationwide competition, Rayburn has tracked down the oldest known working model in the ...