Determining whether an appliance installation is a domestic or non-domestic install.

Determining whether an appliance installation is a domestic or non-domestic install.

The correct way to decommission used tanks.

Determining whether an appliance installation is a domestic or non-domestic install.


The updates to the rules for the location of air source heat pumps.

When are you required to install a carbon monoxide alarm?

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...

The UK currently chooses to still abide by many EU regulations, even though it’s now...
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 free to make its own...

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

The Welsh Government has published a new version of ‘Approved Document Part L Volume 1...
The purpose of a hearth is to provide a safe area around a combustion appliance...
Wouldn’t it be easier to show OFTEC’s technical team what you’re seeing, rather than trying...
What heating engineers need to know about important new changes to building regulations
Ian Rippin, CEO of MCS explores what the government’s Heat and Buildings strategy means for MCS-certified installers across the country.
Neil Ryding, managing director of Fuel Additive Science Technologies Ltd., shares his opinions with Oil Installer readers… Amongst the boiler...
Grant UK will be hosting a series of technical evenings, commencing in May, at venues throughout the UK. The events...
Many heating businesses now use smart phones and tablets as part of their daily work, whether to schedule customer appointments,...
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.

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 free to make its own...

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

A recent survey showed 50% of OFTEC registered technicians were not aware of the recent changes made in England to...
In England, from the 1st of October, changes were made to Building Regulations Approved Document J.
The importance of identifying the correct appliance efficiencies
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