Plumb and Parts Center is calling on the government to extend tough laws on audible carbon monoxide (CO) detectors to the whole of the UK, ahead of its annual Wise up to CO campaign, launched in April. According to the…
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New Home Registrations up 14% in January
Latest data from the National House-Building Council (NHBC) shows a 14% year-on-year increase in January for the number of new homes registered in the UK. The year’s first statistics continue the upward trend seen throughout 2013, which resulted in…
IoR aims to boost awareness of refrigerant leaks at ACR Show
The Institute of Refrigeration is launching an info-blitz at the forthcoming ACR Show 2014 to raise awareness of the vital importance of cutting refrigerant leaks from refrigeration and air conditioning systems. Its programme of expert briefings, which take place next…
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Google to Acquire Nest
Nest’s mission is to reinvent unloved but important devices in the home such as thermostats and smoke alarms. Since its launch in 2011, the Nest Learning Thermostat has been a consistent best seller–and the recently launched Protect (Smoke + CO…
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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…
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