Changeover Valves Supplied and installed. Table of contentsWhat are changeover valves?Changeover valves can be either automatic or manual.These valves very rarely break but the occasional one will.The cabinet will protect the valve and hoses from the weather.To sum up, changeover valves need replacing every ten years.Safety must always come first over costs. What are changeover valves? [...]
LPG Installers Table of contentsFirst, what is LPG?LPG engineers are not the same as regular gas engineers.These gas qualifications have to be renewed every five years.A good way to find an LPG engineer is by vising the gas safe register.LPG installers are a rare breed, why you ask? First, what is LPG? LPG otherwise known as Liquefied petroleum gas, such as propane or butane, it is a [...]
Table of contentsSo, who needs an LPG safety inspection?What is an LPG safety inspection?Who can carry out an LPG safety inspection?So, ensure the engineer can work on your LPG appliances. Having an annual LPG safety inspection is very important, sadly though this seems to get overlooked till something goes wrong. So, who needs an LPG safety inspection? Anyone you uses LPG as an [...]
Table of contentsCheck hoses regularly. Ensure properly secured with hose clips.Contact your LPG gas engineer to arrange for the LPG hoses to be replaced.You should be given details of three engineers local to you.EverryLPG hoses come with a date stamp on them, so you know how old the hose is.The same rules apply for many of the boatyards.Another reason for a safety inspection is insurance.The [...]
Table of contentsWhat is the Gas Safe Engineers card?Let's explain.You may have booked to have your boiler serviced or even repaired.This card is just like a driving licence.Should the engineer say, Sorry I seem to have forgotten my card?As you are the gas user, it is your responsibility to always ensureAlways check the card. Boiler manufacturers will invalidate the warranty of the boiler if [...]
Local Plumber Checking out the Gas Supply Table of contentsPlumbing problems can be expensive to fix. Local PlumberFor some tips on finding the right local plumber, read this article for some helpful advice.Once you find a local plumber who is trustworthy, dependable, and honest in pricing, it is like finding gold.Do an online review search, to see what other customers are saying about [...]
LPG Mobile Home Gas Safety Inspections Table of contentsMobile Home Gas Safety InspectionsIf you own a mobile home.Then you will know gas safety is very important. When was the last time you had a mobile home gas safety inspection?Just because the mobile is only used for a few months of the year, it does not mean that it does not need checking.Just like a car needs service at least once a [...]
Worcester Greenstar Junior Service The Worcester Greenstar junior is a very good compact combination boiler; it comes in two sizes 24kw and 28kw. It’s very easy to install and is quite small, so it’s ideal for the kitchen cupboard. So long as the required clearances are available for the service of the boiler. Worcester Greenstar junior has been around for a few years [...]
Table of contentsThe Coldwater storage tankIt is normally located in the loft area.The size of the cold water storage depends on the number of outlets.Another option to increase hot and cold water pressure is to fit an unvented hot water cylinder and the cold water converted to the incoming mains supply.This will give you high pressure at the taps.If you have a cold water storage tank fitted then[...]
Table of contentsPower Flushing The Heating SystemPower flushing your central heating system will restore it to its original state as when it was first installed.A central heating system will start to sludge up as soon as it is installed and filled with water.If installing just a new boiler, then its advisable to use a flushing chemical, as this will clean the rest of the system.So why has the [...]
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