Central Heating Sundries

Renowned boiler manufacturer Baxi has helped to open a training facility for young heating and plumbing installers, it has been reported. Havering College's new facility at the Quarles Campus in Romford contains the latest Baxi equipment to ensure that the trainees are well trained in their installation, according to H&VB News. Among... (more)

A warning over the solid-fuel back boilers has been issued after five incidents in five years were reported. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a reminder to homeowners, tenants, landlords and heating professionals that redundant boiler can run the risk of exploding. In a statement, the HSE said:... (more)

The new marketing manager with Vaillant has said that the firm will continue to push expansion across all market sectors and promote renewable energy, it has emerged. James Parkinson was recently appointed to the position of marketing head at the boiler manufacturer's offices in Derbyshire, reports ACR News. Speaking to... (more)

Buyers who are increasingly aware of energy-efficiency will be attracted to houses with good heating and plumbing systems, sector experts have claimed. The Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (IPHE) revealed that house buyers will recognise the financial and environmental benefits of owning a home with more efficient technologies. Danny Davis, senior... (more)

A cutting-edge biomass boiler will be installed by the University of Bradford, as it attempts to reduce its carbon emissions, it has been reported. Currently the university's three gas-fired boilers release around 13,000 tonnes of carbon into the atmosphere each year, according the Bradford Telegraph & Argus. The new £327,000... (more)