Martyn Bridges from Worcester Bosch Group returns to talk about the future of gas boilers with Roger. Worcester Bosch Boilers 🔗 https://www.worcester-bosch.co.uk/products/boilers Worcester Bosch Heat Pumps 🔗 https://www.worcester-bosch.co.uk/heat-pumps A heat pump is a relatively new technology in the UK although they are widely used in Scandinavia and many parts of Europe where there is an abundance of renewably sourced electricity. …
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We're joined by Martyn Bridges from Worcester Bosch to discuss hydrogen boilers and the future of heating our homes with reduced emissions.
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Climate Change Committee experts should scrutinise the economic and technical feasibility of zero-carbon pledges, says the Gas Users Organisation.
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Government U-turn on gas boiler ban in new homes welcome but further clarity needed, says Gas Users Organisation.
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Adrian Ripa has spotted some weird gas pipework at a restaurant in London where he's done some work.
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A man has been fined and given a suspended prison sentence after working on a number of boilers without being Gas Safe registered. High Wycombe Crown Court heard how Philip Locke carried out work on a boiler in 2013 without being registered, faults were later found with the boiler. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) prosecuting issued a letter to …
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An unregistered gas fitter has been ordered to complete 250 hours of community service for illegally installing a LPG gas boiler and hob at a Newquay home as well as producing fraudulent documentation. Dean Marshall, aged 47, of Dukes Way, Newquay, installed the gas boiler and gas hob at a property on Chynowen Lane, Newquay several years after his registration …
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A man who fitted central heating boilers at two houses in Greater Manchester has received a suspended prison sentence, after he admitted he did not have the required safety registration to do the work. Christopher Dignam, trading at Blue Flame Plumbing and Heating Services, has never been on the Gas Safe Register, the body which ensures those who carry out …
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A Darlington man has been jailed for carrying out illegal gas work on three occasions. Teeside Magistrates’ Court heard Neil Simon McKimm (trading as Macs Plumbing Services) carried out gas work including servicing boilers. McKimm used the alias of a legitimate gas engineer to deceive his customers. An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) found that Neil McKimm …
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A plumber in Essex has been sentenced to a community order after installing gas boilers while not being Gas Safe registered. Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court heard how Martin Law, installed three gas boilers and associated pipework at three premises in Faraday Close, Braintree, and at Sycamore Grove Braintree. A Gas-Safe investigation into the work undertaken at the premises found defects in …
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Thermal Earth Renewable Energy Systems https://skill-builder.uk/thermal-earth Kensa Ground Source Heat Pumps https://www.kensaheatpumps.com @kensaheatpumps _________________________________ THE BENEFITS OF HAVING A GROUND SOURCE HEAT PUMP The transition to sustainable energy solutions is more critical in the UK than ever. With concerns over rising energy costs and the urgent need to reduce carbon emissions, homeowners increasingly turn to innovative heating solutions. Ground source …
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The UK's 'Clean Heat Market Mechanism' (CHMM), a policy initiative to reduce the country's carbon footprint, has faced significant criticism for its implementation and, particularly, its strategy of fining gas boiler manufacturers.
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Bathroom underfloor heating systems offer an efficient, evenly distributed warmth, turning what was once a chilly tile ordeal into a cosy, welcoming experience.
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Changing from gas to heat pumps as the preferred home heating for new builds is premature and prohibitively expensive says gas users organisation.
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Up to £27,550 cost per household for heat pumps not a Labour Party future for low carbon home heating says GMB London. See link to the BEIS report.
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As energy efficiency and sustainability become increasingly important, homeowners have various home heating choices. In the second instalment of our home heating series, Roger looks at heating systems and explains their features and benefits.
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Replacing a boiler in your home is typically going to be one of the most expensive costs that homeowners face, with new boilers costing anywhere from £1000 to £7000.
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Roger rants about climate change and looks at what needs to be done moving forward.
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Following the launch of the Baxi 200 and 400 Combi and Heat ranges, the manufacturer is extending its offering to include a dedicated combi LPG option, to enable homes in off-grid areas to enjoy the benefits of a high efficiency boiler. The Baxi 400 Combi LPG has been developed from the ground up through consultation with installers, so that everything …
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The last ever Potterton boiler to come off the production line in parent company Baxi’s factory in Warwick has been put into retirement, 17 years after first being installed in the cellar of a Scotland home. The Potterton Profile boiler was discovered by engineers from Gas Call Services when homeowner Alistair decided it was time to install a modern replacement. …
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