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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 is to protect the oil tank from a fire originating from within a building.
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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 for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is still considering the responses to its domestic heating consultation, which finished in January.
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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 Installer have been given a feel for life on the production line at the Worcester Bosch Group’s specialist oil boiler factory in Clay Cross, Derbyshire – both taking home a brand new appliance built on the day.
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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 in all aspects of oil heating. That was the birth of Reading-based Redlands Property Services and since then, James has continuously expanded his company and the services he provides.
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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 more about the latest Grant products in both the oil fired and renewables sector.
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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 even perform heat loss calculations for boiler sizing via a purpose-built application (app).
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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 new high efficiency models.
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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 trialling a new generation of clean burning, low emission and high efficiency boilers to meet EU emission changes planned to come into force in 2018. The result is the all new ‘VortexBlue’ range of oil fired condensing boilers.
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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 a proposed 15% VAT hike for domestic solar panels and other renewable energy products could happen after falling foul of EU rules. The consultation closed on 3rd February, with the changes set to come into effect on 1st August, if approved.
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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 UK who currently use heating oil – making it far cheaper than other forms of off grid energy such as electricity and LPG and even mains gas.
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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 been specifically designed for use in confined spaces and is said to be ideal for boiler installers.
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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 ‘You and Yours’ programme interviewed OFTEC director general, Jeremy Hawksley, recently, while OFTEC’s news release about the low price has featured in many regional consumer news publications.
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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 with oil as the market looks set for a promising time.