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The recent spate of bad weather caused the National Grid to issue a "gas balancing alert" asking power firms and large industries to cut back on their consumption. It was only the second time the alert has ever been issued. This made many people fear that gas supplies were running short. On top of that many people around the UK also suffered power cuts at a time of freezing temperatures, leaving them to rely on alternate sources of heat.
After nearly a month of prolonged snow fall and freezin... [more]
The number of deaths from carbon monoxide poisoning in the UK is continuing at an alarmingly high rate. Everyone is at risk; however CO is most hazardous for groups including the elderly, unborn babies in pregnant mums and children.
Prevention is the key to tackling the problem. Proper installation and regular servicing of all gas or oil appliances should dramatically reduce the risk of CO build-up in your home, but even well serviced equipment can go wrong, and flues can become blocked betwe... [more]
The Peak is a prestigious new nine-storey headquarter and retail building, opposite Victoria Station, London. It comprises retail units on the ground and first floor levels and office floors from the second to the sixth floor with clear spaces of 950m2. Above the seventh floor a curved roof profile rises another three floors, two of which are offices and the third a second plant room.
Price and availability has secured a substantial contract for Oventrop valves at The Peak. The valves, rang... [more]
A recent survey by the Energy Saving Trust identified that 4 in 10 British people are worried about how they will manage to pay for heating their homes during the cold weather.
Perhaps not many of them would consider installing underfloor heating, which is usually thought of as a luxury addition to a property. However, it can be a relatively simple process to install an underfloor heating system and what’s more it can save householders money on the cost of heating their homes.
"Underfloor ... [more]
Franke Sissons have been awarded “Business of Year” in the first Derbyshire Times Business Award, at the time when the company celebrates its 235 year anniversary, with a history of continuous manufacturing in the same area of the country. The award followed the company’ award of the “Best business idea” in the competition which focussed on the company’s new, automated washroom systems.
The award was based on the comprehensive nature of the new washroom systems developed by the company that... [more]
Franke has introduced a new shallower Low Profile Semi-Integrated Waste and Hygienic Overflow for its sinks.
The new Low Profile Semi-Integrated Waste, with a reduced depth and a solid stainless steel plug, saves space in your cabinet below for all your cleaning products. The stainless steel material is resistant to all standard household chemicals so remains looking perfectly pristine after years of service.
The new Hygienic Overflow increases cleanliness in your kitchen. The detachable p... [more]
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