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Solid fuel stove – air supply requirements
Technical considerations around the installing of solid fuel stoves.
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Changes to permitted development rights for heat pump location
The updates to the rules for the location of air source heat pumps.
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New legislation affecting technicians working in Wales
When are you required to install a carbon monoxide alarm?
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Can biomass help the UK achieve net zero?
How resistor technology supports renewable energy projects.
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UK Electrification of Heat Demonstration Project – a stepping stone towards heat pump roll-out?
New data shows that oil heating customers need more decarbonisation choices.
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Data shows liquid fuels cheapest for heating over past four years
Liquid fuel was the cheapest for heating between 2020-4 according to new findings.
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How to burn solid fuel
Andy Genovese talks in detail about wood burning stoves.
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Use of fire boards
In this edition of Oil Installer we are talking about fire boards.
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Legislation changes affecting the Isle of Man
New legislative changes will affect technicians who work on the Isle of Man.
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Gas, propane and oil – how different are they?
Sean Keleher, Navien UK's technical director, looks at what influences boiler choice.
Further Reading
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“I didn’t know a heat pump was notifiable” is a statement OFTEC has been hearing a lot lately
Adrian Lightwood talks about notifying heat pumps.
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Listen and watch the latest Grant podcast episode
A new episode of Grant's Net Zero Heating Show is available to listen to and watch.
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Repair over replacement: the rise of spare parts
Riello's Graham Barker talks about the shift towards spare parts.
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Trustmark: building trust with your customers
Nicola Waller, membership director at TrustMark, explains the benefits of joining TrustMark.
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What else can I get from my OFTEC registration?
A quick guide to the additional benefits OFTEC has sourced as potentially useful to heating professionals.
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Solid fuel heating and air quality – why the detailed data matters
The Stove Industry Association takes a closer look at the important detail within the annual National Atmospheric Emissions Inventory (NAEI) data.
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Understanding public liability – why you need insurance
Trade Direct Insurance explains the importance or public liability insurance.
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Decommissioning and removal of liquid fuel storage tanks
Decommissioning and removing existing fuel storage tanks poses a serious pollution risk, so such work needs to be very carefully planned and executed.
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Uninsulated solid fuel flue pipes to combustible material
OFTEC’s technical department is seeing an increase of solid fuel stoves being installed in fireplace recesses.
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Testing heating appliances requires the right equipment
Jonathan Kane of Kane International Ltd explains the vital importance of using the right testing equipment for heating appliances.