58 Articles
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In the first of a regular monthly blog Robert Burgon, CEO of SNIPEF and a past chairman of the World Plumbing Council, shares some thoughts on plumbing
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Ploughcroft Solar's managing director, Chris Hopkins, welcomed HVP's Sarah Allen to the company's headquarters to talk solar, bodybuilding and that Dragon's Den appearance
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When installing underfloor heating systems in conservatories, it’s important to follow some simple guidelines, explains Neil Young
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Dale Roberts explains why biomass district heating could be a solution to the need for sustainable social housing across multiple buildings
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Andrew Crown looks at why the correct controls are vital when ensuring high coefficients of performance once a heat pump has been installed
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Renewable heating that cuts fuel bills may not be as complicated and as expensive as you think. Simon Holden explains why wood burning stoves can be a real alternative to central heating in well-insulated homes, allowing thermostats to be turned
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Brett Benson gets to the bottom of the installer’s fear of change when it comes to using new water-softening products
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What will it take for homeowners to realise plumbers aren’t out to rip them off? With more installers going as far as to refuse installing a boiler without water treatment, Sarah Allen looks at its increasing importance
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After two years where frozen condensate pipes have caused problems, HVCA’s Bob Towse explains why he was asked to defend the technology – and the industry – to BBC One’s Rip Off Britain
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Chris Hopkins explains what training you need to get involved in the renewable energy sector
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HVP visited an 18th Century hotel in the Lake District to see a Biasi heating and water heating installation up-close and personal
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Martyn Bridges explains why the controls used to manage the heating and hot water system should be considered a key component
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Stephen Andrews explains why demand for heat pumps is likely to increase over the coming months now that technology has improved
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Martyn Griffiths of HWA Member Waterheating UK looks at guidelines for efficient water heating
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David Gledhill, managing director of plumbers’ merchant Graham, tells Jennie Ward how a new local strategy will give customers a flexible service offering
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Worcester, Bosch Group has invested £1.5 million in a new training academy at its Worcester headquarters, expanding its current facilities by 400m2
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The consequences of ignoring the significant impact of asbestos – known as the hidden killer – are proving fatal and it’s new recruits who are the most at risk. Sarah Allen reports
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Providing a reference for a former employee is not as easy as you might think. Matthew Welch warns of the consequences of a less-than-glowing report
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Jeff Webber looks at a new tax relief that's just been made available and advises business owners on how to take advantage of it
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Neil Overton talks to Jennie Ward about the challenges facing the copper industry, and a career that’s taken him from service engineer to his latest role as commercial director of Yorkshire Copper Tube