The new F-Gas Regulation, which will become mandatory by July 2011, is for those who handle refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump equipment containing certain fluorinated greenhouse gases. Climate Center is offering the new training course for those working within the scope of the F-Gas Regulation. Climate Center's Custom Build facility in Newbury - which builds and supplies bespoke ...[more]
Bahco has updated its ERGO Adjustable Wrench with a new slim jaw design that is 45% thinner than the standard wrench. Designed to meet the changing needs of plumbers, engineers, mechanics and tradesmen, the ERGO Adjustable Wrench can get into the trickiest and tightest angles. The new jaw design also opens 40% wider than a standard wrench enabling users to grab a variety of materials. "The ad ...[more]
Nine million homes in the UK have solid walls. Without effective insulation, they will lose up to 45% of heat. Insulating a solid wall home typically has been both disruptive and expensive but now an average three bedroom terraced house can be insulation for around GBP700 and it can be done it in your own time, room by room. Sempatap Thermal is a material which comes on a roll and is applied just ...[more]
gas-elec will shortly be offering their clients another service in line with the growing trend for a one-stop-shop approach. "Our fully-qualified engineers will be able to offer our clients the convenience of carrying out an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) inspection, simultaneously with their gas and electrical inspections," says John Davidson, managing director of gas-elec. There are ...[more]
When it comes to studying a practical trade like plumbing, being shown how to do something, rather than being told in a classroom, can make all the difference. But getting out in the field is not always possible for students, so being able to see how it is done in a practical, step-by-step, training DVD is the next best thing. 'Plumbing in Practice' is a new instructional 90-minute DVD on pl ...[more]
Whilst market conditions are incredibly tough, Graham can report that it is business as usual as it continues to win contracts throughout the UK including: . The Eastbourne branch has won, through the efforts of Graham's Kevin Putland and Mike Lonergan, a contract to supply Clairglow's Stock boilers for June. . Cardiff has won an Armitage order for the Day Care Centre at Brid ...[more]
Intelligas has come up with a way to make sure gas interlock systems are working as soon as they're turned on. With the new Smartstart system, Intelligas systems check themselves automatically every time they're used. "While our competitors tinker with old systems based on old technology, Intelligas has come up with something that takes gas safety to a whole new level," says Andrew Dickenson, ...[more]
The Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom Installers (iKBBI) has announced a new partnership with Tesco, providing their customers with a professionally installed kitchen & bathroom product. Following months of operational planning, including work with the retailer & supplier, Tesco are launching an installed kitchen & bathroom product to enhance their in home design and planning service. Th ...[more]
The Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom Installers (iKBBI) has announced a new partnership with Tesco, providing their customers with a professionally installed kitchen & bathroom product. Following months of operational planning, including work with the retailer & supplier, Tesco are launching an installed kitchen & bathroom product to enhance their in home design and planning service. Th ...[more]
The SkillPLUMB competition, organised by the sector skills council for building services engineering, will run across the four days of Interbuild 2009. The finals will conclude with an awards ceremony which will be held in the show's Construction Forum Theatre between 3-4pm on the last day of the exhibition. The highest scoring plumbing competitors from regional heats across the UK will be invi ...[more]