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Air source heat pumps (ASHPs) are an efficient and environmentally friendly heating and cooling solution that extracts heat from the outside air and transfers it into buildings. They work by absorbing heat from the air (even in cold temperatures) and using a refrigeration system to amplify and deliver it inside, providing warmth in winter. In summer, the process can be reversed to cool indoor spaces.
ASHPs are a sustainable alternative to traditional fossil fuel-based heating systems, offering lower carbon emissions and reduced energy costs. Their versatility, ease of installation, and ability to integrate with existing heating systems make them an increasingly popular choice for both residential and commercial properties. Additionally, as they rely on renewable energy sources, they align well with global efforts to reduce carbon footprints and combat climate change.
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“When you check out a ToughBuilt (Knee Pads) product, you’ll probably think: I wish I’d thought of that. In a way, you did. Because before we start designing, we spend hours watching hard working professionals like you at work. Then we figure out how to make your life work easier, better, faster.”
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Knee pads are an essential piece of protective gear in many trades, particularly those that require extended periods of kneeling or working on hard surfaces. In professions such as construction, plumbing, flooring, and carpentry, workers often spend significant time on their knees, which can lead to chronic knee pain and long-term damage if proper protection is not used. Knee pads help to distribute pressure more evenly across the knee joint, reducing strain and preventing injuries like bursitis, tendinitis, and cartilage wear. By cushioning the knees, knee pads also help to prevent acute injuries that can result from accidental impacts or falls, providing a critical layer of safety.
Beyond the health benefits, knee pads contribute to overall work efficiency and productivity. Workers who are comfortable and free from pain can focus better on their tasks and work for longer periods without needing frequent breaks to alleviate discomfort. This not only improves the quality of work but also reduces downtime caused by knee-related injuries or discomfort. Moreover, investing in knee protection demonstrates a commitment to worker safety, which can enhance job satisfaction and morale. In trades where physical health is closely tied to job performance, knee pads are a simple yet effective tool to ensure long-term well-being and efficiency.
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Roger visits Eliot at the Building Crafts College in Stratford.
Located in Stratford, East London, the BCC has a long tradition of delivering high-quality education and training in building crafts and conservation.
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Hydraulic machinery is a type of fluid power system that uses pressurised oil to transmit power, rather than cables or chains.
Hydraulic systems are frequently used in manufacturing, especially in processes involving heavy lifting or moving.
Hydraulic equipment can also be found in mining operations, construction sites, and other industrial settings where heavy equipment is used.
Whether you manage a small factory or a large industrial facility, it’s important to keep your hydraulic machinery working optimally at all times.
If your hydraulic machinery isn’t running correctly, it could put the safety of your employees and site visitors at risk.
Additionally, an overheated or leaky hydraulic system will use more energy than necessary and reduce the productive output of your facility.
Below are some useful tips for keeping your hydraulic machinery running smoothly at all times. Contact CJ Plant Maintenance today if you require hydraulic repairs or maintenance.
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Test Your Equipment Before Use
Before you put your hydraulic machines to use, you should test their functionality to ensure that they operate as intended.
Test the pumps, valves, hoses, and cylinders of your system to determine whether they have sufficient pressure and flow.
If any parts of your system aren’t operating as they should, you should replace them before putting the system into production.
You should also test your hydraulic system under the conditions that it will be used.
For example, if your hydraulic system is used to lift heavy materials, you should test it while lifting the heaviest materials it will be used with.
Hydraulic systems can fail without warning if they’re put under too much pressure.
By testing your system ahead of time, you can find potential issues and fix them before they lead to a hydraulic failure.
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Keep a Regular Maintenance Schedule
Hydraulic machinery should be inspected and maintained on a regular basis.
To keep your hydraulic system running smoothly, you should perform routine inspections, cleanings, and repairs on your machinery.
You should also test your system regularly and replace hydraulic oils as necessary.
Periodic maintenance isn’t just useful for preventing malfunctions; it also helps you to spot potential issues before they become serious problems.
For example, if there’s a leak in your hydraulic system, you may be able to locate and repair the leak before it becomes a major problem.
Additionally, regular maintenance can help you to save money on energy costs. A well-maintained hydraulic system will use less energy than an unclean, poorly maintained system.
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Monitor Fluid Levels and Temperature
Hydraulic systems operate at very high temperatures, so it’s important to keep an eye on the temperature of your system’s fluids.
If your hydraulic fluids are too hot, they can damage the system and lead to malfunctions.
You can monitor fluid temperatures by installing sensors in your system or by keeping a journal of the temperatures of your fluids at various times of the day.
If you notice that any fluids are overheating, you should check their source of heat and try to remove it as soon as possible.
You should also keep an eye on the levels of hydraulic fluids in your system. You can use gauges to monitor the levels of oil or other hydraulic fluids in your system.
If the levels of any fluids drop too low, it could indicate that there is a problem with your system.
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Adjust Your Valves and Filters
The filters and valves in your hydraulic system are essential components that help to clean and direct the flow of fluids.
If your valves or filters aren’t working correctly, they could cause contaminants to enter your system and lead to malfunctions.
If any of your valves are too tight or loose, they may cause unnecessary pressure on your system.
If any valves are clogged or have holes, they could leak hydraulic fluids. If any filters are clogged, they may prevent hydraulic fluids from flowing correctly.
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Conclusion
Hydraulic machines are essential in industrial and manufacturing settings, where heavy equipment is used to lift heavy materials and transport them to new locations.
These machines are also used in mining and construction sites, where they are needed to lift heavy materials and transport them to new locations.
It is important to keep your hydraulic machines working optimally at all times. If your hydraulic machinery isn’t running correctly, it could put the safety of your employees and site visitors at risk.
Additionally, an overheated or leaky hydraulic system will use more energy than necessary and reduce the productive output of your facility.
How To Fix a Concealed Cistern WITHOUT Removing Tiles.
Roger shows you how to repair a concealed cistern without hacking out any tiles.
Concealed cisterns are designed to be serviced and have parts replaced simply by removing the faceplate.
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Roger and Abe assemble the Grande Garden Room Kit 3 from The Insulated Panel Store.
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Six Work Trouser families to satisfy every need on-site – sustainably.
Snickers Workwear’s trouser families are suited to any kind of work on site.
Delivering maximum functionality, comfort, protection and mobility they’re the products of choice among discerning professional tradesmen and women.
For them, sustainable, street-smart, body-mapping clothing are key parts of their product choices.
Hi-tech fabrics, functionality and fit are the hallmarks of these market-leading products.
The AllroundWork trousers are ready for any kind of work in any trade. FlexiWork trousers deliver superior freedom of movement.
While LiteWork trousers keep you cool, dry and ventilated.
Then there are RuffWork trousers, reinforced and tough for the roughest work on site.
ProtecWork protective wear for hazardous environments and certified High-Vis trousers when personal visibility on site is a priority.
Snickers Workwear Trousers also deliver certified protection with the patented KneeGuard System for greater flexibility, comfort and durability.
It’s what makes them the optimal choice for craftsmen and women who need to get every job done comfortably and sustainably on-site.
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Roger and Jubi fit the bespoke anthracite grey Cortizo aluminium casement windows from the Glazing Store in the latest episode of The Orangery.
Lead flashing is universal across pitched roofs in the UK. It’s used to cover the joints created when tiles meet things like chimneys, abutments, and dormers.
Unlike, say, roof tile vents, there is no universe where lead flashing can look discrete. However, that doesn’t mean it can’t look like an appealing part of your roof.
Remember, however, that no matter how nice lead may look it’s still lead. It’s still highly toxic and should always be handled with full safety precautions.
Even lead residue under the fingernails can be very dangerous. If you’re uncomfortable working on a ladder, a roof, or with lead, it’s best to leave this to the professionals.
Installation
Lead can’t be just slapped on and expected to look right. Not only will the initial job look wrong, but sloppy installation can lead to lead cracking.
This is caused by lead expanding more than the brickwork does in response to high temperatures. When it is installed properly this will not lead to cracking.
To install lead correctly, always use the correct code of lead. Lead codes determine its thickness and weight – code 3 might be used for soakers for instance, while dormers will need lead that is at least code 6, 7, or 8. Lead should never exceed strips of 1.5m, to minimise the chances of splitting.
There are two types of lead flashing – cover flashing, for when the flashing is covering a horizontal join, and step flashing, for when the join is diagonal.
Since flashing always has to enter gaps in the brickwork, step flashing forms a step pattern at the top of the flashing.
The gaps in the brickwork are usually made deeper using an angle grinder so flashing can get good purchase.
This carving is usually 25mm deep, 20mm if near a lintel or window.
Careful measurements must be taken to make sure that the lead is fitting in properly.
It always needs to rise up at around 150mm, and overlaps between pieces of lead should be between 200mm and 150mm.
Finally, for the best possible appearance and fit, remember to use lead dressing tools. Setting in sticks allow you to get it into angles.
While on the other hand, bossing sticks can be used to mould it around corners. Finally, chasing wedges can be used to guide it into the gap in the brickwork.
Patination Oil
Lead can’t be painted over easily thanks to that same high level of thermal expansion that can cause cracking.
However, patination oil – a type of oil used to protect newly formed lead – can be used to give lead a full, dark grey that is very appealing to the eye.
Normally, patination oil would just be applied when lead is first installed since by the time it was worn away the lead would have developed a patina to protect itself.
However, to get back that colour, patination oil can be reapplied every few years.
In addition to affecting the lead’s appearance directly, using patination oil from the beginning will prevent the occurrence of unsightly white scribbles.
It will also protect the lead from metallic runoff that can lead to red marks. To apply patination oil, just work it in with a smooth cloth.
Be careful, patination oil is made with white spirit which can be toxic.
Getting rid of stains
If you already have white stains then don’t worry, you can get rid of them using vinegar and a nylon brush.
You can also use this brush to help remove red metallic runoff stains, but this time you’ll need to apply a powerful detergent.
Actual rust should be removed using a lead restorer.
DIY is a fulfilling and pleasant hobby for many people around the UK. However, it can also come with its attendant dangers. Unlike tradespeople, DIYers often have only amateur experience, training and resources, which can make difficult jobs dangerous. This article will go over some of the best ways to reduce your chance of serious injury from DIY work.
Always make sure you are wearing the correct protective equipment when engaging in a project. Your eyes, hands and feet should always be protected by specifically designed safety goggles, gloves, and boots.
Don’t skimp out on any of these. Goggles protect your eyes from both physical and chemical damage, gloves improve your grip as well as protect your hands and boots, such as Buckbootz, shield your toes and give you extra traction.
If you are dealing with unusual hazards like powerful chemicals you may need additional protection. Usually, the technical data sheet or installation guide will outline what you need to wear to stay safe.
By far the most common serious DIY injuries come from falls from ladders. Even professionals must be wary when working at height.
In order to stay safe on ladders, you should only go up when it’s dry, and use a quality roofing ladder in good condition.
It shouldn’t be rusty or have any visible damage.  If you can, get a trusted assistant to hold your ladder in place for you.
Also, never ever go above the guardrails on the ladder or lead off to the left or right. You don’t want to tip the ladder over.
If it’s possible, scaffolding is the safest way to work, but getting scaffolding up is a bridge too far for the average DIYer.
Even if you’re healthy and strong, improper lifting form can lead to serious injury to the back, shoulders, elbows, or wrists.
Always make sure you know that you can lift what you’re lifting and that you know how you are lifting it, such as where to hold.
Lift in steady, careful, and smooth movements.
And never, ever, lift with your back.
Keeping your tools in good condition helps you out twofold. Firstly, working with blunt tools, especially blunt blades, requires you to apply more force.
Working like this consistently can greatly raise the chance of carpal tunnel syndrome. In addition, worn or damaged tools may lead to cuts.
A tool that breaks while you’re using it can cut you for instance.
There are a surprising number of projects that you can accomplish even if it’s your first time DIYing.
But there are just as many that are beyond the ability or equipment of a DIYer without specific training.
Always make sure you’re taking on something beyond your limits.
If you’re new, try to get experience with small, easy projects rather than throwing yourself into something complex first thing.
Bradfords Building Supplies has teamed up with the Exeter Chiefs and Somerset County Cricket Club to encourage people to check in on their friends this Men’s Health Week.
Sports stars including Exeter Chiefs RFC and England player, Henry Slade, plus Somerset County Cricket Club captain, Tom Abell, will feature alongside tradesmen in a special video encouraging men to look out for each other.
As part of its commitment to support health and wellbeing, particularly of its employees and colleagues across the construction industry, Bradfords has promised to donate £10,000 to charity The Movember Foundation when viewing numbers of the video hit 50,000.
The donation will be made with the support of four key Bradfords suppliers, Stonemarket, Dulux Trade, Tarmac and Polypipe Building Supplies to help Movember continue its work taking care of men in the South-West and around the country.
The initiative is the latest in Bradfords’ ongoing efforts to support the mental health of colleagues and customers, including the provision of mental health first aiders across its business and mental health awareness training for managers.
“Ever since we were established more than 250 years ago, Bradfords has built a proud history of taking care of our teams and the customers we serve – and we know that looking out for our friends is one of the most important jobs we can do,†said Bradfords’ CEO, David Young.
“Research by Movember shows that 47% of men find it difficult to talk about their problems and we see this as a significant issue for the building and construction industry.
We hope our video will remind our customers, team members and the wider communities we serve to check in on their mates – whether it’s talking about any particular problems they might have, or just the chance to connect with each other.
“We’re very grateful to the support of the suppliers who are contributing towards our donation, and we encourage everyone to share our video far and wide!â€
Paul Malloy, Head of Marketing at Bradfords, added: “When sharing the YouTube video, please post the link itself so we can keep track of how many people have seen it. We’ll be ready to make that donation as soon as we’ve reached 50,000 views!â€
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Class 1, 2 and 3-accredited Protective Wear for heat and flame, electrostatic and chemical risk environments from the UK’s leading workwear innovator.
Protecwork is an advanced range of protective working clothes and accessories from Snickers Workwear.
Designed for men and women operating in high-risk work environments, all the clothes are ingrained with the Snickers Workwear hallmarks of best-in-class durability, comfort, ergonomics and fit.
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Fully accredited for Class 1, 2 and 3 protection in risk environments such as heat and flame, electric arc, electrostatic, chemical as well as bad weather conditions, all the garments are manufactured from tailor-made fabrics designed to respond to the demands and risks in the conditions in which they’re worn.
With over 60 different garments and accessories to choose from, you can make sure you get the right protection, visibility, flexibility, comfort and durability – wherever you’re working. Check out the new Snickers Protecwork range to fit your workday and well-being on site.
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Roger and Dan assemble a stud pre-wall in the latest episode of The Orangery.
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Meticulously engineered to be the strongest and stiffest on the market, our roof lantern supports industry-leading maximum glass sizes without the need for additional rafters.
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The roof lantern is fully thermally broken. Outside aluminium elements are connected to the internal ones through thermal breaks, vastly reducing heat transfer.
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The korniche roof lantern offers an exceptional product at a great price with easy-fit technology reducing time on site.
The Korniche Aluminium Roof Lantern, engineered and developed by Made for Trade specifically with the trade and installer at the heart of the process, provides a product that is easy to install and arrives as a kit with full instructions and components safely wrapped and boxed. With no cutting or silicone required within the roof structure, the Korniche is the go-to Lantern for the installer.
Comfort and protection for work in the summer weather.
From top to toe and inside out, Snickers Workwear clothing will look after your wellbeing and working efficiency on site this summer.
For sunny weather, there’s new LiteWork topwear and accessories that deliver UPF 40+ sun protection – a must if you’re working outside for long periods.
Look out for Snickers Workwear clothing which uses the quick-drying 37.5® fabric technology with advanced ventilation.
It’s really good at ‘wicking’ moisture away from the body. It also keeps you dry so you can work with an optimal body temperature if it’s warm, or if the weather cools off.
As well as Shirts, there’s stylish new Shorts, Work Trousers and Hoodies in a range of styles and colours in the LiteWork range.
And, with a close eye on sustainability, they come in street-smart, body-mapping designs for an amazing fit, outstanding functionality and long-lasting comfort – all day, every day.
