On 30 January 2018, a new version on TB 118 (Technical Bulletin) was published to provide guidance to gas safe registered engineers for the safe electrical isolation of gas appliances. TB118 is used by gas engineers working on boilers to ensure they follow the correct safe isolation procedure on boilers when they are powered off. […]
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Dangers of illegal gas work Illegal gas work can have many implications from high energy bills resulting from faulty workmanship, reduced life span of appliances, voided warranties, to gas leaks and fires and even danger to health with illness and fatalities from carbon monoxide poisoning. The public is put at risk for a small saving
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When choosing the right combi boiler for you, one of the key considerations comes down to the water flow rate. A good installer will ask or check this for you before recommending a boiler. What is high water flow rate? Water flow rate is the amount of water that comes out of your taps, measured
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What is boiler cover? Boiler cover protects you from a high unexpected cost of repairing or replacing your boiler and covers the cost of repairs, labour and parts if something goes wrong with it or the central heating. You make monthly or annual payments as a form of insurance for the cover period which renews
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The problem with buying a new boiler is that the cost doesn’t end there. It needs to be fitted and connected up to the pipework in the house, and depending on what kind of changes are involved, the installation cost could add between £600 and £1600 in addition to the boiler. This leaves some people,
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What is a combi boiler? A boiler is like a big kettle, in that it heats up the water. With a combi boiler, when you turn on the hot tap, cold water is taken directly from the mains supply and heated up instantaneously. It also sends the heated water around your heating pipes to warm
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Although generally rectangular in shape, radiators come in many sizes, both for functional and aesthetic reasons. Getting the right size and style for a particular room can be tricky. In terms of numbers, 1 or 2 radiators will adequately heat the majority of rooms. Here we look at sizes available and other factors that matter
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Extending the life of a boiler starts before it’s even installed. From buying the right one to looking after it will all help extend the boiler’s life and give you stress free, reliable service for many years. How long do gas boilers last? A new combi boiler should last between 12 and 15 years, as
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With boilers being such an important part of your home, there are different ways to have it covered it in the event of a breakdown. It could come with a warranty, or you could take out separate boiler cover or it may be even included as part of your home insurance. Does home insurance cover
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Heating not coming on is usually a more common problem in climates like the UK where the average temperatures are not very high. But a boiler and heating system that isn’t turning off and you sweating in the summer heat can be an issue too, not only affecting comfort but wasted energy and increased fuel
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