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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]

Hoval showcases low carbon heat sources at the Facilities Show

At The Facilities Show, Hoval featured the company’s range of low carbon heat sources, including biomass boilers, heat pumps and solar heating – along with its high efficiency gas and oil boilers. A highlight of the stand will be the company’s new CF ceramic filter. Capable of removing up to 96% of 10 and 2.5 micron diameter particulate emissions (PM10 and PM2.5), the CF addresses concerns in some urban areas about particulate emissions from b... [more]

Oil Firing Technical Association introduces new products for oil heating systems

The Oil Firing Technical Association (OFTEC) has re-launched OFTEC Direct, with the addition of new products and a brand new catalogue. The range includes equipment specifically designed for anyone installing, servicing or commissioning oil heating systems. New products which have just been introduced include the Watchman alarm, intelligent CO monitors, suction pumps and digital loop testers. There are discounts for OFTEC registered technician... [more]

Oil users should take advantage of the boiler scrappage scheme before it's too late

A total of more than 50,000 vouchers have already been snapped up under the government’s boiler scrappage scheme, which was launched in January this year, leaving 70,000 vouchers still available. The scheme aims to upgrade 125,000 household heating systems, including oil fired boilers, to increase the efficiency of boilers, cut carbon emissions and save people money on fuel bills. The scrappage scheme has seen an encouraging response, with the... [more]

Class D gas oil could contain up to 7 percent FAME liquid biodiesel

The move towards higher biofuel content is driven by the introduction of the European Renewable Energy Directive and the Fuels Quality Directive. In addition to the increase in biodiesel, there has also been a move to sulphur free fuel, which anyone working on oil fired installations should be aware of. As sulphur levels drop to very low levels, the viscosity of the fuel also drops. This drop in viscosity can have an effect on seals and pump bea... [more]

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