All plumbing trainees very quickly learn that installing a condensing boiler provides the most efficient energy saving option when considering the best form of ‘green energy’ domestic heating.Condensing boilers have been widely used on the continent and in North America since the early eighties, but in the UK, condensing boilers still represent a small percentage […]
A scrappage scheme that will pay people to replace old boilers with new ones has been announced in Chancellor Alistair Darling’s December 2009 pre-Budget report.The construction industry campaign has been attempting for some time to persuade the government to introduce a boiler scrappage scheme – which had the support of all the main political parties […]
As Britain slowly recovers from recession, the competition for jobs is going to be tough! More than ever before, it is important to get yourself the skills and qualifications that will set you apart from everyone else who will be applying for the same job as you.There are good reasons to now rethink your career […]
Training to be a plumber or gas fitter now carries responsibilities for implementing Government initiatives for implementing renewable ‘green energy’ for use in the home or workplace. Incorporated into a plumber’s work will be energy assessment and courses are available to learn this increasingly vital service. Solar PV systems are one of the renewable energy […]
Time and time again, warnings are issued against the deadly dangers of getting electrical work ‘done on the cheap’ by unqualified tradesmen with little to no electrical knowledge or training. Yet time and time again, horror stories emerge in the press when the warnings are disregarded and a terrible injury or loss of life is […]
Whenever a shower is installed it is always advisable to fit an extractor fan to remove excessive water vapour and condensation. This is especially important in rooms without windows or en-suites where the moisture-laden air may cause discomfort if not removed.Effective ventilation is now a primary consideration in the design and construction of all buildings. […]
The annual ritual of getting the Christmas lights to work! You might even feel that you would need to take an electrical training course to just get them all working properly ! And to stay on for Christmas Day! Luckily, you don’t have to go to all the trouble of taking City & Guilds NVQ […]
Maybe it’s because many Gas and Boiler Fitter Engineer vans still have the CORGI logo firmly stuck to their doors that householders are still unaware or confused by the changeover that happened earlier this year. From April, CORGI was replaced by Gas Safe Register as the official gas safety body for Great Britain. The public […]
Once again, torrential weather and severe flooding is in the news with many homes subject to catastrophic water damage. Returning home to deal with the big clear up still has many hidden dangers that have to be thought out before entering the house. Think logically through a check list that draws on both some basic […]
If you are considering installing a new radiator system or think you wish to add or resite radiator units, then obviously, a little knowledge goes a long way! It saves time and money to know some of the correct procedures and why certain siting decisions are made. This will apply if you engage the services […]
We’ve all done a bit of painting n’ decorating! How professional a finish can you get? Manufacturer’s are forever claiming their latest ‘one coat’ paint treatments and easy sponge or spray applicators can you save you time and money and still give you a great finish with the minimum of effort. Of course, we would […]
A little electrical DIY knowledge is always useful to acquire and apply when assessing or carrying out simple domestic electrical tasks. We’re getting close to that time of year once again and thoughts should be turning to digging out your Christmas lights buried at the bottom of a box full of crumpled decorations, last years’s […]
