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Part L of the Building Regulations To Help Fight Climate Change
In 2005 the Building Regulations introduced the new Part L demanding all new boilers installed to be categorized as high efficiency systems. This includes condensing boilers and combination (also known as combi) boilers which use a secondary heat exchanger (or an extra large single heat exchanger) to recoup the heat that would otherwise be expelled into the atmosphere via the boiler flue. The new Building Regulations Part L also called for heating controls, system insulation and hot water cylinders among other components to improve their respective energy efficiency levels. The new requirements are much more demanding than previously in terms of the professional level of the system designer, the installer and the service engineer. The new systems are more integrated than old systems as all components are specifically designed to provide the right output (in terms of power) or demand the right input (such as in the case of heating controls). The engineer has to have good understanding i ...
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Winter Approaching - Calling on Efficient Central Heating Systems
With the winter season quickly approaching, central heating for your home becomes a priority. In order to keep your home warm, all components of your central heating system must be in proper working order. However, there are some typical faults with the system that tend to happen at the worst possible time. One such common problem is frost damage, which can damage and sometimes destroy boilers and pipes.In previous years, the central heating system was designed with the frost thermostat located near the boiler. Its job was to start the boiler when the air temperature dropped and stop the boiler when the air temperature reached an acceptable level. If the thermostat detected excessive heat escaping from the boiler or surrounding pipes it quickly turned off the system, in order to conserve energy and prevent excessive heating of the home.In recent years, the boiler and nearby pipes have been insulated much better (thus effectively saving energy) that the frost thermostat can no longer ef ...
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Location : Guildford, GU1 |
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Description : Guildford Plumber: We have been provding plumbing services, upgrading central heating systems and repairing and installing new boilers (Gas Safe approved) in the Guildford area over many years. We are approved installers for top boiler manufacturers, and have a reputation for professionalism and reliablity. |
Specialities : Solar Thermal, Underfloor Heating, High Efficiency Boilers |
Location : Guildford, GU1 |
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Description : Our Guildford based plumbers have been repairing and installing boilers (corgi approved) in the Guildford area for over 14 years. We are approved installers for top boiler manufacturers, and have a reputation for professionalism and reliablity. We have recently launched our solar thermal installation department with great success, installing systems by Roth, Dimplex and Sonnenkraft. |
Specialities : Solar Thermal, Part P Electrician, High Efficiency Boilers |
Location : Dorking, RH4 |
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Description : A Dorking family-run business now celebrating its 25 years of success. Over this time our loyal plumbers have carried out thousands of installations and repairs whilst achieving a fantastic customer satisfaction record. Whether it's a full central heating installation or a replacement boiler in a one bedroom flat, we can staff the job to finish it in one day to minimise disruption to customers, and ensure maximum customer satisfaction. |
Specialities : Solar Thermal, Part P Electrician, High Efficiency Boilers |
Location : Woking, GU21 |
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Description : Plumbing & Heating experts providing professional heating services for Woking and the surrounding communities. With a team of highly trained and driven Woking based plumbers, we are a leader in installation of energy efficient boilers (including leading makes such as Saunier Duval, Glow Worm, Potterton, Baxi and Viessmann) and central heating systems, and are registered with Corgi. |
Specialities : Solar Thermal, Part P Electrician, High Efficiency Boilers |
Location : Cobham, KT11 |
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Description : Our plumbers specialise in central heating systems and high efficiency boilers. All work is done to the highest specification and at the most courteous and professional way by our dedicated team of corgi plumbers covering Cobham and Surrey. |
Specialities : Underfloor Heating, Heat Pumps, High Efficiency Boilers |
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