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F-Gas Legislation : gas engineers still not trained to the required standards
According to Develop Training, still thousands gas engineers still not trained to the required F-Gas standards. Mark Dougall, Director at Develop Training, explained: “Many engineers did not comply with the July 2011 deadline and many are now working illegally. We are worried about this for two reasons - not only could individuals be fined if they don’t gain their qualifications but we may also see a shortage of engineers able to legally under... [more]
Five things to do in a gas emergency
If you own a property, you must arrange an annual boiler service and have all gas appliances checked regularly. Broken equipment can pump out carbon monoxide, so here’s what to do in a gas leak emergency. Call for help immediately If you smell gas, you must call the National Gas Emergency Service immediately on 0800 111 999 and notify your local sup... [more]
No Gas? No Problem
Plumb Center and Parts Center are fully equipped to service customers who sit off the mains gas network. No matter where the job is based, or what the fuel source is, Plumb Center and Parts Center can provide the solution. Many alternative methods of heating are widely used. As a result, Plumb Center and Parts Center stock everything from solid fuel burning stoves, electric and oil burners, to plastic oil tanks and complete LPG condensing syst... [more]
Fire Station cutbacks create greater need for Fire Prevention and Gas Safety Building Codes
Recent cutbacks to fire department budgets across the country have increased the importance of modern household and commercial fire prevention techniques and devices. A new 2012 code proposed for the International Fuel and Gas Codes looks to provide inexpensive,automatic thermal gas shutoffs for gas appliances, reports TECO Americas. These thermal shutoff devices stop the flow of natural, propane, and butane gases in the event of a fire, decreasi... [more]
Plumb Center & Parts Center raise £105,000 for children’s charity
Despite more and more people feeling the pinch this past year, it is reassuring to see that support has been outstanding for the fundraising efforts of Plumb Center and Parts Center. With the help of the generous customers throughout the UK an outstanding £105,000 was raised for Action for Children. The main events of the year were a challenging five-day Andalucian bike ride of almost 400km from Granada to Seville for 28 Plumb & Parts Center ... [more]
Other Flues news and reviews
Home fire safety tips
•Clean and maintain chimneys and heater flues. •Always use a metal fire screen with an open fire. •Keep flammable material at least two metres away from heaters.
Don't Neglect Your Boiler this Summer
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM-- - Not servicing your boiler regularly can lead to potentially expensive repairs and a loss in energy efficiency. However, in some extreme cases it can even make your boiler dangerous ...
Redlands joins fight against cystic fibrosis
REDLANDS - Sylvan Park was host to the fourth annual Cystic Fibrosis Great Strides Walk on Saturday to raise money and awareness about the debilitating disease. Photo Gallery: Cystic Fibrosis Great Strides Walk
TransAlta Abandoning Canada Carbon-Capture Project
TransAlta Corp. (TA) , Canada’s largest publicly traded electricity producer, abandoned a project to trap and store emissions from an Alberta coal-fired power plant, delaying global efforts to foster a carbon dioxide capture and storage industry.
Road race honoring Bay City Central principal canceled due to lack of participants
The Mending Marciniak Perseverance run and walk was scheduled for Saturday at 3 p.m. at the Bay County Community Center, 800 John F. Kennedy Dr.
Employing Technology to Keep You Informed: NIPSCO’s Mobile Site Provides Timely Updates for Customers
Just in time for the spring/summer storm emergency season, NIPSCO now offers the ability to report and track power outages on mobile devices.
European Study Ranks Bulgaria at Healthcare's Bottom
Bulgaria's healthcare is one spot before the last one in Europe in the 2012 ranking of the Euro Health Consumer Index (EHCI), presented Tuesday in the European Parliament in Brussels. The Index champion was the Netherlands, gaining 872 out of potential 1 000 points. The Dutch were followed by Denmark (837 points), Iceland (810 points), Luxemburg (802 points) and Belgium (797 points), the top ...
Two Groton teens beat the rap in time to be charged in new robbery, assault case
Two Groton teenagers whose robbery charges were dismissed recently after a judge ruled that city police had conducted an illegal stop in January 2011 have been arrested in another robbery and assault
Hanover organ restoration planned
If you've attended Emmanuel United Church of Christ for Sunday services and heard an odd note or two while listening to the organ music there, don't blame Don Horneff. The congregation's musical director is working with a finicky pipe organ at this point.
News 28.4.2012
News 28.4.2012
