Day: January 10, 2014
Tips for preventing heating problems in the current cold days
It’s every householders nightmare – it’s freezing outside and the heating hasn’t come on. Many things could cause this, but if you have a condensing boiler it is worth checking to see if the condensate pipe has frozen. This small…
Copper can be helpful in controlling fungi from HVAC systems
Copper can be helpful in controlling the emission of fungi from heating ventilation and air-conditioning systems, concluded a recent study presented at the US Environmental Protection Agency’s recent Committee on Indoor Air Quality. The data presented builds on laboratory work…
Four million solar panels to be fitted
The energy minister is set to propose that four million solar panels, covering land the size of 3,400 football pitches, should be built on government land and property, including schools and prisons. Greg Barker is expected to disclose plans for…
Is social media becoming a top tool for plumbers?
Though traditionally a ‘hands on’ sector, Plumbfix is predicting a ‘social revolution’ within the trade as almost half (48%) of tradesmen reveal they are winning new business through social media channels. Tradesmen, including plumbers and heating engineers, are increasingly turning…