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bespoke training course to obtain Microgeneration Certification Scheme: Danfoss provides added value training for heat pumps installers

(26/01/2012)

Danfoss Heat Pumps UK introduces a bespoke training course to help approved installers with the understanding and interpretation of the MIS 3005 standard, which is essential for compliance to the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS). The new version (3.1) of the standard was announced in January this year and Danfoss Heat Pumps’ training department acted swiftly to design a dedicated course to respond to this, announcing a series of course dates around the UK for its network of install... [more]

BEPC ventilation course: BPEC VENTILATION COURSE

(10/01/2012)

Johnson & Starley, has announced initial 2012 Training Days for installers covering boiler, warm air heating and ventilation technology, including BPEC courses. The company is also recognised by CIBSE as a CPD (Continuing Professional Development) course provider. Courses are run at the company’s Head Office Training Centre in Northampton. The BPEC (British Plumbing Employers Council) Domestic Ventilation Systems two-day course is designed to include all the requirements for installation, ... [more]

Bathroom Repairs and Bathroom Safety Advice to Fort Lauderdale Residents: John’s Plumbing, Fort Lauderdale Plumber Service Offers Handy Tips for National Bath Safety Month

(30/12/2011)

January is National Bath Safety Month, and Hollywood Florida plumbing service John’s Plumbing who specialize in Bathroom Repairs has some handy tips to make the bathroom a safer place for every member of the family. “The bathroom can be full of many unknown hazards, especially for seniors and families with children,” says Louis Rivera, owner of John’s Plumbing. “But we provide remodeling services that add important safety features to your bathroom.” One of the most common problems is scald... [more]

Boilers market: npower raises the alarm and encourages homeowners to prepare for cold temperatures

(06/12/2011)

npower received an 80 per cent increase in call outs to homes with broken boilers last year. With the coming season again, npower is urging homeowners to properly prepare themselves in preparation for the cold winter months ahead. With the Met Office predicting cold snaps, it looks as though winter could finally be on its way and if last year's temperatures are anything to go by, npower has predicted that some Brits could soon be experiencing problems with their heating systems in the run-u... [more]

Boilers market: Global Industry Analysts releases a comprehensive global report on Boilers market

(24/11/2011)

The global market for Power/Utility Boilers is forecast to reach 147.5 Thousand Megawatts (MW) by the year 2017 and market for Industrial Boilers to reach 719 Thousand Tons of Steam per Hour (TSPH) by 2017. Major factors driving growth in the market include increasing power consumption worldwide, volatility in fuel prices, new environmental regulations, and drive towards fuel diversification. Other factors fuelling market growth include rising industrialization, and increasing infrastructural gr... [more]

Baxi Ecogen: Baxi secures Green Manufacturer of the Year award

(14/11/2011)

Baxi has been named Green Manufacturer of the Year at the InstallerLive Awards. Baxi was also a finalist in the Heating Manufacturer of the Year category. The award ceremony, hosted by comedian Rufus Hound, was the climax of the InstallerLive Exhibition at the NEC, and was attended by hundreds of heating and plumbing industry professionals. Graham Parkes, Low Carbon Technologies Head of Sales, was presented with the trophy by Kelvin Stevens, Managing Director of category sponsor Adey. ... [more]