Who should be filling out what documentation? The answer ultimately comes down to what was agreed in the scheduled contract...

Who should be filling out what documentation? The answer ultimately comes down to what was agreed in the scheduled contract...

Fire valves are an important feature on an oil installation for the detection of fire or overheating on the boiler...

The MTCs set out the knowledge, skills and behaviours required of members of Self-Certified Schemes, helping to create a more...


As a regulated waste it is vital that glycol is disposed of in the correct...

This guidance refers specifically to the social rented sector.

When are you required to install a carbon monoxide alarm?

In this edition of Oil Installer we are talking about fire boards.

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...
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...


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...

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...
OFTEC’s registered technicians often call our technical department when they are unsure of what output pressure jet boiler they can...

Future proof your heating career with discounted heat pump training

Addressing some of the recent queries around flues for solid fuel appliances

Update on the HVO demonstrator project testing the use of HVO as an effective biofuel to replace kerosene

Who should be filling out what documentation? The answer ultimately comes down to what was agreed in the scheduled contract...

Fire valves are an important feature on an oil installation for the detection of fire or overheating on the boiler...

The MTCs set out the knowledge, skills and behaviours required of members of Self-Certified Schemes, helping to create a more...

As a regulated waste it is vital that glycol is disposed of in the correct way.

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...


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