This guidance refers specifically to the social rented sector.
4 March 2026
This guidance refers specifically to the social rented sector.
A full report of the excellent outcomes from discussions held at the recent OFTEC Technicians Forum.
All the latest updates from the OFTEC Technical team as published in the winter issue of Oil Installer magazine.
There is no justification for not properly balancing systems. It’s one of the most straightforward...
The importance of regular fire valve testing.
OFTEC’s technical department is seeing an increase of solid fuel stoves being installed in fireplace...
Jonathan Kane of Kane International Ltd explains the vital importance of using the right testing...
Over the last 20 years there have been numerous changes to the standards controlling the...
A reminder about the classifications of buildings when installing liquid fuel storage tanks.
Andy Genovese of Hove Wood Burners discusses solid fuel standards.
Andy Genovese of Hove Wood Burners explains why air pollution from solid fuel stoves has dropped over the last few...
OFTEC simplifies the heat loss calculation process.
This technical notice covers a change to Building Regulations.
OFTEC announces the release of the OFTEC Technical Manual and the OFTEC Domestic Liquid Fuel Field Guide, new for 2024.
Good tank maintenance is key to a successful transition from kerosene to renewable liquid fuel
Can an existing LPG boiler, biomass boiler, or heat pump be removed and replaced with an oil boiler?
The UK currently chooses to still abide by many EU regulations, even though it’s now...
OFTEC’s registered technicians often call our technical department when they are unsure of what output...
Future proof your heating career with discounted heat pump training
Addressing some of the recent queries around flues for solid fuel appliances
A recent survey showed 50% of OFTEC registered technicians were not aware of the recent changes made in England to...
It is important to check for water in a liquid fuel storage tank during a service.
In England, from the 1st of October, changes were made to Building Regulations Approved Document J.
The importance of identifying the correct appliance efficiencies
This guidance refers specifically to the social rented sector.
A full report of the excellent outcomes from discussions held at the recent OFTEC Technicians Forum.
All the latest updates from the OFTEC Technical team as published in the winter issue of Oil Installer magazine.
There is no justification for not properly balancing systems. It’s one of the most straightforward methods for installers to enhance...
Determining whether an appliance installation is a domestic or non-domestic install.
Technical considerations around the installing of solid fuel stoves.
The updates to the rules for the location of air source heat pumps.
When are you required to install a carbon monoxide alarm?
New legislative changes will affect technicians who work on the Isle of Man.
Decommissioning and removing existing fuel storage tanks poses a serious pollution risk, so such work needs to be very carefully...
OFTEC’s technical department is seeing an increase of solid fuel stoves being installed in fireplace recesses.
Jonathan Kane of Kane International Ltd explains the vital importance of using the right testing equipment for heating appliances.
Over the last 20 years there have been numerous changes to the standards controlling the quality of fuel used for...
A reminder about the classifications of buildings when installing liquid fuel storage tanks.
Andy Genovese of Hove Wood Burners discusses solid fuel standards.
Andy Genovese of Hove Wood Burners explains why air pollution from solid fuel stoves has dropped over the last few...
This technical notice covers a change to Building Regulations.
OFTEC announces the release of the OFTEC Technical Manual and the OFTEC Domestic Liquid Fuel Field Guide, new for 2024.
Good tank maintenance is key to a successful transition from kerosene to renewable liquid fuel
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