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Parts Center teams up with CORGI to restrict the sale of gas parts in order to promote safety(03/01/2008)
Parts Center, part of the Wolseley group, is saying no to cowboy HVAC installers by backing a gas safety initiative, developed in partnership with CORGI. From 1 January 2008, 200 Parts Center branches across the UK will limit the sale of safety critical gas parts to CORGI-registered installers, as part of a move to raise safety standards across the industry. Installers visiting Parts Center branches will be asked to bring along their CORGI car... [more]
Preventing CO poisoning(25/10/2007)
In the UK, about 50 people die each year in their homes from accidental CO poisoning and around the world tens of thousands seek medical attention for its affects. Awareness of this odourless, colourless, tasteless gas only peaks when horrible tragedies occur and reach the news – even during what should be the happiest of family times, when on holiday. Carbon Monoxide is a highly poisonous gas that is found in carbon-based fuel appliances. Any... [more]
ARGI calls for proper recognition of the Registered Gas Installer to ensure gas safety(10/01/2007)
The Association of Registered Gas Installers (ARGI) have called for proper recognition of the Registered Gas Installer as the Frontline in the campaign for gas safety. According to ARGI neither the Health & Safety Executive or CORGI have sent out any information to Registered Gas Installers concerning potential problems and the safety implications in respect of recent fatal CO incidents. Tony Brunton, Chairman of ARGI, said "It's the compe... [more]
Make sure pipes are in good working order before Christmas(28/11/2006)
Most people won't give a thought to what would happen if their household plumbing springs a leak or bursts this Christmas. But a burst water pipe or a blocked drain can mean expensive insurance payouts, ruined furnishings and possessions and a lot of inconvenience - you may even have to move out while the problem is fixed. That is a lot of unnecessary hassle during what should be a celebratory occasion. Robin Banks of Drain Doctor Plumbing, s... [more]
Sentinel X800 Jetflo wins 2006 CORGI Domestic Product of the Year Award(22/11/2006)
Sentinel has won its second award this year, when the Cheshire-based company picked up the 2006 CORGI ‘Domestic Product of the Year’ Award for its Sentinel X800 Jetflo product. X800 Jetflo is a powerful chemical cleanser designed to remove iron oxide and calcium based deposits from heat exchangers, radiators and pipework. Sentinel’s X800 Jetflo is part of a range of products that quickly helps to restore optimum efficiency, reduce gas consum... [more]
Helping gas operatives identify when carbon monoxide is present in a property(14/11/2006)
Specialist gas industry consultancy Downstream Gas Limited and CORGI are working together to improve safety for UK gas consumers, by helping gas operatives identify when carbon monoxide (CO) is present in a property, through the publication of a new guide. ‘Using Portable Electronic Combustion Gas Analysers for Investigating Reports of Fumes’ is invaluable in informing operatives how to use portable electronic combustion gas analysers to iden... [more]
CORGI reduces joining fee for plumbing and ventilation Competent Persons Schemes(08/09/2006)
CORGI launched plumbing and ventilation Competent Persons Schemes in April to complement the electrical and heating schemes introduced in 2005. The schemes are designed to help CORGI registered installers to comply with Building Regulation requirements for elements of their work. CORGI has now reduced the price of its Competent Persons Schemes, and is refunding the difference to the thousands of existing members. Following feedback from ins... [more]
British Gas joins CORGI Competent Persons Scheme for self-certification of installation of unvented hot water cylinders(23/06/2006)
British Gas has signed up with CORGI to enable 4,500 of their 9,000 operatives who hold a G3 qualification to self-certify the installation of unvented hot water cylinders. Through their existing links with CORGI, via membership to the Gas Registration Scheme, British Gas approached CORGI’s large business team in March, prior to the change in Building Regulations that became law in April. The scope of Corgi’s Plumbing Competent Persons Sc... [more]
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