Gas

It’s been a year now since the Boiler plus legislation was introduced in April 2018.   According to the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) the new legislation has encouraged innovation within the industry and delivered a greater range of heating system products for consumers to choose from.   HHIC...

The commercial building construction industry is buoyant at the moment, with robust demand for office developments and renewed public sector funding commitments helping to boost growth and create new business streams for ambitious domestic heating engineers looking for a challenge.    To help domestic installers succeed in this lucrative and...

Domestic Gas Engineers who already hold the Core Domestic Gas Safety (CCN1) have various options available to expand their scope of work.   Download this infographic to see various options available to upskill into Commercial Heating Gas Work, Commercial Catering, LPG, Electrical, Oil, Fgas and Renewable energy sectors.    ...

Some recently reported research has highlighted the confusion that still exists around the Gas Safe Register and its predecessor, CORGI.   An independent survey conducted by Ariston in association with a leading UK national newspaper reported that 27% of respondents would ask their gas engineer for evidence of CORGI registration,...

Upskilling to the commercial gas sector offers a challenging and exciting working environment ideal for skilled domestic gas engineers looking for their next lucrative career move.    To make your move a success, you’ll need to have experience, transferable skills and extra training as well as an awareness of the...

A flue gas analyser (FGA) is a vital tool for any Gas Safe Register, OFTEC or HETAS qualified engineer when installing, commissioning, fault finding, repairing or servicing heating appliances.   It measures the critical gases produced during the combustion process to determine if the appliance is operating efficiently and safely....

We might be biased, but we think being a gas technician is a great career!    What’s so good about being a gas installer?   Well-paid – Average salary ranges from £24,500 to £38,000 and beyond.  Apprentices and new starters can expect between £12,000 and £18,000 while they train.  ...

Gas metering engineers holding certificates for CMA1, CMA3 or L2 Smart Meter Diploma (Gas or Dual Fuel) can now upskill to become a domestic gas heating installer with our Domestic Gas Heating Installer – Experienced trades package. The course includes ACS Scheme qualifications – Core Domestic Natural Gas Safety (CCN1),...

The Nationally Accredited Certification Scheme (ACS) is being updated* to ensure installers are experienced before they add to their existing training. From the 1st October 2018, candidates will have to prove that they have been on the Gas Safety Register for at least six months in order to: Extend Scope: Moving...

The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) announced on the 11th September that Capita Gas Registration and Ancillary Services (CGRAS) have been awarded the five-year contract to deliver Gas Safe registration services until the end of March 2024, subject to a statutory 10-day standstill period in which other companies can contest...

In July and August 2018, we ran a survey amongst our database of gas engineers to find out when, where and how they were proactively showing their Gas Safe credentials to their customers.   As it turns out, most Gas Safe registered engineers could do much more to use their...

Time for the Results…   In anticipation to the upcoming Gas Safety Week (17-23 September 2018), we recently distributed a survey, supported by Gas Safe Register, to see how Gas Engineers use their Gas Cards and Gas Safe registration.   This awareness week sees organisations from across the UK work together...

What do you think about the Gas Safe Card? When do you show it to your customers? Do you think they understand the information on the card?    In honour of Gas Safety Week 2018, which take place from 17th-23rd September, Logic4training with the support of the Gas Safe Register has launched...

A new report published by the Gas Safety Trust (GST) and the British Toxicology Society (BTS) has called for the development of new bio-markers to improve standards of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning detection.    The report suggests: While accidental poisoning by CO is considered relatively rare, it may be more...

According to Gas Tag, ‘accidental landlords’ – homeowners that are renting out their property because they can’t sell their home – are potentially putting their tenants’ lives at risk because they are not aware of their legal obligations.   What are a landlord’s legal obligations relating to heating? Landlords are...

The Gas Safe Register and consumer psychologist, Dr Simon Moore, are urging families to not trust gas engineers purely on looks. Research has shown that only two in five people check the gas engineer they hire before letting them into their home. This is potentially putting many families at risk...

The amendments to the Gas Safety (Installation & Use) Regulations (GSIUR) entered into force on Friday 6th April 2018.   The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has updated its Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) L56, which gives advice to anyone with a duty under the regulations on how they can...

As most installers are aware, Boiler Plus came into force on 6 April 2018.   The new rules encourage energy efficiency by mandating requirements for heating systems, while reducing energy costs and increasing the thermal comfort of the property.   Energy bills are a common source of concern for homeowners,...

The recent cold weather has caused real problems for many householders whose drains and pipework have frozen and burst.   Properties with external pipework have been most at risk and Martyn Bridges of Worcester Bosch points the finger at short-cuts in boiler installation for the thousands of call outs and...

After a few months, Gas safe register has ended their #DontCutCorners Campaign. It was created to encourage everyone to check the Register before an engineer works on the gas appliances in their homes.   If you are not familiar with the #DontCutCorners campaign, find out more here.   There has...