Legislation changes affecting the Isle of Man
New legislative changes will affect technicians who work on the Isle of Man.
Gas, propane and oil – how different are they?
Sean Keleher, Navien UK’s technical director, looks at what influences boiler choice.
“I didn’t know a heat pump was notifiable” is a statement OFTEC has been hearing a lot lately
Adrian Lightwood talks about notifying heat pumps.
Repair over replacement: the rise of spare parts
Riello’s Graham Barker talks about the shift towards spare parts.
Trustmark: building trust with your customers
Nicola Waller, membership director at TrustMark, explains the benefits of joining TrustMark.
What else can I get from my OFTEC registration?
A quick guide to the additional benefits OFTEC has sourced as potentially useful to heating professionals.
Solid fuel heating and air quality – why the detailed data matters
The Stove Industry Association takes a closer look at the important detail within the annual National Atmospheric Emissions Inventory (NAEI) data.
Understanding public liability – why you need insurance
Trade Direct Insurance explains the importance or public liability insurance.
Decommissioning and removal of liquid fuel storage tanks
Decommissioning and removing existing fuel storage tanks poses a serious pollution risk, so such work needs to be very carefully planned and executed.
Uninsulated solid fuel flue pipes to combustible material
OFTEC’s technical department is seeing an increase of solid fuel stoves being installed in fireplace recesses.
Testing heating appliances requires the right equipment
Jonathan Kane of Kane International Ltd explains the vital importance of using the right testing equipment for heating appliances.
Future Ready Fuel campaign update
This year marks a new phase in our work to secure the long-term future for liquid fuel heating.
HVO demonstration project provides pathway for decarbonisation of oil heating
OFTEC and UKIFDA are confident that their demonstration project has made a conclusive case for the use of HVO in heating.
OFTEC assessments – how are they developed?
When OFTEC develops a new set of assessments there is a process to be followed.
Fuel quality standards for fixed combustion – an overview
Over the last 20 years there have been numerous changes to the standards controlling the quality of fuel used for fixed combustion.