BS6173 covers "Specification for installation and maintenance of gas-fired catering appliances for use in all types of catering establishments (2nd and 3rd family gases)." The latest version, BS6173:2009 replaces a version published in 2001.
Intelligas already has systems that can handle the changes to BS6173, the new standard on gas installations in catering, introduced this August. "We design ...[more]
According to a survey from Clifton Asset Management, retirement has become more elusive than ever for plumbing business owners as the UK struggles to emerge from recession. They are also overwhelmingly dismissive of Government attempts to stimulate bank lending to businesses through the Enterprise Finance Guarantee.
The survey shows that 83 per cent of business owners feel their retirement is f ...[more]
Consumers may be missing out on thousands of pounds of government funded initiatives available across the UK. Home Heating Guide have found that many homeowners may find they are eligible for home energy efficiency grants that cover the installation of new high efficiency condensing boilers, central heating systems and home insulation in a Government drive to reduce domestic household carbon emiss ...[more]
Created for the busy professional tradesman, Bahco's new gravity clamp work table is easily assembled to secure everything firmly from planks to narrow pipes in seconds.
The flexibility of the jaws means the tradesman can lock the material to be worked on in three different positions, making it possible to secure an object up to 230mm wide. As the user does not need to screw the jaws in or out, ...[more]
Having repositioned itself as a one-stop-shop provider of gas boilers, radiators and towel rails, Biasi UK has appointed Gren Ward to the position of Managing Director.
In addition to strengthening the Biasi brand and further developing its renewables offering, Ward will be responsible for unveiling a series of product and marketing initiatives designed to further elevate Biasi's market standin ...[more]
Curzon's entire branch network now has access to over 1.5 million parts for over 400 leading brands including Ariston, Dyson, Flymo, Hotpoint and Indesit, in a move that confirms its success as an established trade supplier. Curzon has announced that it is to service the domestic appliance and cooker spares market in addition to providing the trade with specialist heating spares.
Debbie-Sue Pri ...[more]
High profile news stories of plumbing being "the new accountancy" and of plumbers earning six-figure salaries have encouraged thousands to undertake plumbing training over the past few years.
Eltham Plumbing has started a new practice workshop that will give newly-qualified and trainee plumbers much-needed hands-on experience of real plumbing installations. The facility was launched in Eltha ...[more]
Marc Bevan and Angela Titley, a former construction engineer and his partner, have taken on the Drain Doctor franchise for East London. The new franchise covers Chingford, Docklands and Canary Wharf, East and West Ham, Hackney, Leytonstone, Stratford and Walthamstow.
Marc has a business background in construction and engineering, particularly in hotels and restaurants. His previous business was ...[more]
Marc Bevan and Angela Titley, a former construction engineer and his partner, have taken on the Drain Doctor franchise for East London. The new franchise covers Chingford, Docklands and Canary Wharf, East and West Ham, Hackney, Leytonstone, Stratford and Walthamstow.
Marc has a business background in construction and engineering, particularly in hotels and restaurants. His previous business was ...[more]
A ground source heat pump provides constant, seamless warmth by heating the fabric of the building and then simply topping up any heat loss. Consequently your entire home will become inviting and warm whatever the conditions outside and whatever the time of day. A clever addition to the heat pump is summer comfort cooling. By installing a simple heat exchanger in the loft space, warm air is sucked ...[more]