Determining whether an appliance installation is a domestic or non-domestic install.
6 June 2025
Determining whether an appliance installation is a domestic or non-domestic install.
The correct way to decommission used tanks.
All the latest updates from the OFTEC Technical team as published in the winter issue of Oil Installer magazine.
The updates to the rules for the location of air source heat pumps.
When are you required to install a carbon monoxide alarm?
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...
A recent survey showed 50% of OFTEC registered technicians were not aware of the recent...
It is important to check for water in a liquid fuel storage tank during a...
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
Ian Rippin, CEO of MCS explores what the government’s Heat and Buildings strategy means for MCS-certified installers...
Neil Ryding, managing director of Fuel Additive Science Technologies Ltd., shares his opinions with Oil...
Grant UK will be hosting a series of technical evenings, commencing in May, at venues...
Many heating businesses now use smart phones and tablets as part of their daily work,...
Specific Oil Solutions have upgraded their “Ultimate” Liquid Suction Pump after seven successful years on the market. Amongst the upgrades...
Plumb and Parts Center have announced the dates and locations for the Trade Talk 2016 UK tour. The 15-date Trade...
Traditionally, spring can be a quieter time for heating installers. However, these months can serve as a great time to...
Worcester, Bosch Group, is asking installers and tradesmen to take to social media to help them showcase the UK’s best...
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.
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...
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
A new CPD seminar: ‘Emitters: considerations for low flow temperature heating’ has been launched by Jaga UK.
The Welsh Government has published a new version of ‘Approved Document Part L Volume 1 – Dwellings’ (ADL) that will...
The purpose of a hearth is to provide a safe area around a combustion appliance to prevent the appliance setting...
Wouldn’t it be easier to show OFTEC’s technical team what you’re seeing, rather than trying to explain it on the...
What heating engineers need to know about important new changes to building regulations
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