Boilers 9
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.
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
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.
Marton Hayes with his 39-year-old WEC Firefly boiler
A Shropshire homeowner may have what is thought to be one of the oldest domestic oil boilers still in operation in the UK.
The Department of Social Development has pledged £12m to fund a boiler replacement scheme in Northern Ireland over the next three years.
Firebird’s Slimline Combi
“Firebird boilers are technically different from other main boiler brands on the UK market,” says national sales manager, Barry Bryndilsen. “Rather than being an adaptation of an existing non-condensing type, they were designed as a condensing boiler from scratch, and incorporate unique features with proven benefits.
OFTEC works closely with local authorities and Trading Standards to clamp down on rogue traders, and safeguard the reputation of legitimate businesses
Jacqueline Crawford
OFTEC has become one of the first certification bodies to gain approval from the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) for its competent persons’ scheme. In addition, the organisation has been accredited to provide a registration scheme for Green Deal installers.
Comparative heating costs for an average three-bedroom home
With oil prices dipping to a low of 52.5p per litre this summer, independent figures show how the price of oil has become more competitive over the last four years. According to the Sutherland tables, the price gap between oil and mains gas has narrowed from 48% in the first quarter of 2008 to 37% in 2012.
Harlequin’s easy to use technology
Dave Shaw of South Coast Solar
Dave Shaw, of South Coast Solar, won first prize in the Greenstar oil-fired boiler installation category at the 12th annual Environment 2020 Awards, hosted by Worcester, Bosch Group.
Featured in the very first issue of Oil Installer, Dave Ewins of Davanna Heating has been embracing oil and renewable energy technologies for five years. He recently appeared in Renewable Energy Installer to discuss a ground source heat pump installation, and says his business has benefited from a multi-technology approach.
The Aztec system boiler available in outputs from 6kW to 12 kW
Trianco has launched a new breed of super compact Aztec system boilers. The Aztec system is a clever yet simple to install unit that offers the end user a clean and easy fit. Designed as an all in one unit, Aztec system contains all the major components, normally installed in addition to a standard electric wet system boiler. The range features adjustable controls, a smart digital programmer and built-in pressure and flow temperature gauge. The pump, expansion vessel and automatic air vent are discreetly housed behind a clean white vitreous enamel casing.