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How to avoid cowboy builders
In the UK every year, over 3 million people are affected by cowboy builders. The overwhelming majority of botched building jobs are entirely avoidable. Paperwork can be a big giveaway – as demonstrated by this fake estimate, compiled by ProblemSolved.co.uk, which contains its fair share of alarm bells. Here are some things that might help you avoid a cowboy: 1) If a company doesn't publish a business address and only lists a mobile number i... [more]
Hydropath trains British Gas engineers on water conditioning
British Gas has a number of engineering academies across the country which train engineers in installing, diagnosing and repairing household appliances and central heating systems. An important part of this is educating customers on the importance of avoiding central heating breakdowns. Many parts of the U.K. experience hard water, which can result in scale build up in pipes, reducing the efficiency of the domestic heating system. Limescale co... [more]
The dangers of flushing ACR systems using inappropriate methods
The progressive phase-out of HCFCs will see engineers performing more flushing, as ACR systems are retrofitted with new refrigerants – and Advanced Engineering is concerned that a temptation to cut corners now will create much larger difficulties down the line. The most pressing issue, says Advanced’s technical director Colin Pratt, is that engineers may try to use vapour-based flushing methods on large, commercial systems. He says: “There ar... [more]
Have your boiler serviced in the summer months
People tend to forget about their boilers until the cold kicks in during autumn, but OFTEC wants to inform consumers about the many advantages of getting a registered technician to service a boiler before winter arrives. As central heating systems all over the country are switched off as the weather finally warms up, OFTEC is encouraging oil users to use the opportunity wisely and have their boilers serviced in the summer months. Director... [more]
Graham launches Parts 4 Plumbers heating spare parts service
Graham is launching a comprehensive heating spare parts service that will render every Graham branch a one-stop shop for plumbers and heating engineers across the country. With the launch of the new service, ‘Parts 4 Plumbers’, Graham plumbing and heating customers will now have access to over 75,000 plumbing and heating spare parts. Parts 4 Plumbers draws on the market experience of Graham and its sister brand Curzon, who are regarded as mark... [more]
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