Get your stove ready for winter
September 16th, 2011 
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September is in full swing, autumn is here, and the weather’s turned cold, dark and ugly. As summer swiftly departs, it’s no surprise that UK homeowners are rushing to insulate their houses in preparation for the chilly season.
A wood burning fireplace offers warmth, relaxation and can offset the cost of an existing heating system, but it must be cared for properly in order to work its best.
Keeping a wood burning stove or fireplace clean and in good working order is imperative when
Older gas appliances are greater risk of CO
September 16th, 2011 admin
The Gas Safety Trust’s Carbon Monoxide Trends Report recently released reveals that older gas appliances pose a greater risk to CO incidents, with more than two thirds of CO incidents reported involved central heating appliances, of which 50% were older central heating boilers.
The data also demonstrates the benefits of the introduction of new legislation. Regular non-condensing boilers have featured prominently in the reporting of CO incidents since 1996, whereas incidents involving the n
New eVolution 5 stove meets the demand for a greener alternative
September 16th, 2011 admin
Broseley Fires has added the eVolution 5 stove to its eVolution range of woodburners. Available as a free standing stove with the option of an integral wood store or as an inset unit, the new eVolution 5 builds on the company’s expertise in combining eco friendly features with a contemporary design and the latest in stove technology.
Tristan Johnston, Product Development Engineer at Broseley Fires, explained: “The eVolution range is already proving a huge success, meeting the demand for a gr
Millions people pushed into fuel poverty
September 16th, 2011 admin
EDF price rise means millions of people will be pushed into fuel poverty
ALMOST a million households in Scotland will now be in fuel poverty after the last of the major suppliers announced a second price rise in less than a year, it has been warned.
EDF Energy has announced increases to the cost of its gas and electricity tariffs of 15.4 per cent for gas and 4.5 per cent for electricity. The increases will take effect from November 10th.
The 15.4% jump in gas and 4.5% rise in electricity tariffs
Gas safety week 2011
September 16th, 2011 admin
The first ever Gas Safety Week
September sees the launch of the first ever Gas Safety Week run by Gas Safe Register.
The aim of the week is to raise awareness of gas safety in the home and raise awareness of gas safety and the importance of taking care of your gas appliances.
Badly fitted and poorly serviced gas appliances can cause gas leaks, fires, explosions and carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide is a highly poisonous gas. You can’t see it, taste it or smell it, but it can kill quic
New stylish contemporary range of multi fuel stoves from Trianco
September 14th, 2011 admin
TR Engineering have launched a stylish contemporary range of multi fuel stoves that have been welcomed as a modern offering to the stove market.
Newton stoves join Trianco’s strong portfolio of heating products and are stamped with the seal of quality by being manufactured on site in Sheffield.
Newton quite simply stuns, with its clean ergonomic lines and stainless finished touches. The range commands a central position in any room. Not just in it for the looks however, practicality
Baxi’s new FREE 5-year boiler warranty
September 12th, 2011 admin
Baxi is now offering a free 5-year warranty on every one installed until the end of the year.
To qualify for the 5-year warranty, boilers must be registered on the Baxi business support scheme, works.
The top of the range Baxi Platinum Combi GA, Baxi Duo-tec Combi GA, the cupboard fit Baxi Neta-tec Combi GA and the Baxi Megaflo System Compact GA all come with the THINK combustion management system as standard, setting a new benchmark for reliability, ease of installation and energy savings.
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