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The purpose of this section is to build a comprehensive reference section, by providing
information supplied by industry experts from all aspects of the trade. It is our aim to provide
information that is specific and relevant to the topic, and all manufacturers, suppliers and
trades people are invited to contribute.
This section will be added to and updated throughout the year, and the plumbing pages team
will be happy to research and include information on specific topic areas not currently
included.
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| Energy Efficiency |
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Reducing fuel bills
The purpose of this section is to provide information that helps you to achieve the lowest
possible fuel running costs especially during those periods when central heating and hot water is
required.
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Condensing boilers
This section aims to provide information that will encourage a greater awareness of the
condensing boiler. One fact that all experts agree on and has been repeated time and time again
is that it is always beneficial from an energy saving point of view to fit a condensing
boiler.
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| Heating Systems and controls |
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Water heating systems
Choosing the method by which hot water is supplied is often pre-determined by the choice of
central heating system; which is ironic as heating systems in the UK are used on average for less
than five months of the year and the amount of heating required is a pre-determined factor. It is
the hot water requirement that tends to vary with usage, yet it is often treated as a secondary
requirement in design terms. The problem is often compounded by the variety and choice of water
heating systems that are available; some of the leading UK manufactures of waterheating equipment
have helped to formulat this section to explain the issues.
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Domestic heating systems
The key purpose of this section is to highlight specific areas of heating design that have an
effect on the systems operating efficiency and long term running costs.The intention is to
encourage best practice principals for the design and purchase of domestic heating systems, which
are critical to Energy Efficiency.
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Radiators & heat emitters
The main reason that someone has central heating installed is to ensure that they and their
family are provided with plenty of hot water and warmth at a level to which they can remain
comfortable. This section aims to provide relevant information on the availability and
installation of radiators for use in central heating systems.
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| Legislation & Regulations |
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Legislation & regulations
This section aims to provide information and links regarding current legislation and
Regulations. Information provided will be in layman's terms with links to the appropriate
publications and papers where available.
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| General Plumbing issues |
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Showers & accessories
The purpose of this section is to provide, information on all aspects of 'shower equipment and
issues,' in a structured format, written by leading manufacturers of showering equipment. The
information is aimed at being informative and generic in nature so as to enable the reader to
make informed choices.
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Pipework, soil & waste
Recent years have seen rapid changes in the development of pipe and waste water systems and
for hot and cold-water services applications. This section looks at the issues and alternatives
that are now available.
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Backflow contamination
Despite strict regulations, extremely dangerous situations continue to occur when backflow
contaminants are inadvertently allowed to enter our safe drinking water supplies. The purpose of
this section is to provide an understanding of how far-reaching and critical backflow
contamination problems are.
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Water treatment
This feature aims to clarify the key problems that are associated with water heating devices
and systems, in particular, scale, corrosion and fouling, for both direct and in direct usage.
With the ever-increasing growth of water treatment solutions, the aim is to give an impartial
view of the current solutions available.
| The energy saving trust |
| Energy Efficiency is a Government backed initiative run by the Energy Saving
Trust aimed at raising awareness of the benefits of energy efficient products and
services that will save you money, energy and help the environment.The Energy Saving
Trust works in partnership with organisations and businesses keen to promote Energy
Efficiency. The Energy Saving Trust does not specifically favour, endorse or
guarantee any of the products or services referred to on this site. |
| The energy efficiency best
practice programme |
| The Energy Efficiency Best Practice Programme (EEBPP) is a UK Government
programme designed to help organisations cut energy bills by 10 - 20%. It provides
independent advice and assistance to the UK private and public sectors |
| The solid fuel association |
| The Solid Fuel Association is funded by solid fuel producers and distributors and
was established to encourage greater awareness of the benefits of domestic solid fuel
heating among the general public. The Solid Fuel Association is funded by solid fuel
producers and distributors and was established to encourage greater awareness of the
benefits of domestic solid fuel heating among the general public. Operating as an
advice centre, the Solid Fuel Association welcomes communication on all matters
concerning the use of solid fuels both from domestic consumers and professionals such
as heating installers and architects. |
| SAP (Standard Assessment
Procedure) |
| SAP is the UK Government's standard methodology for home energy rating. SAP
ratings allow comparisons of energy efficiency to be made and can show the likely
effect of improvements to a dwelling in terms of energy use. |
| The Central Heating Information
Council (C.H.I.C.) |
| The Central Heating Information Council (C.H.I.C.) is an independent organisation
funded by the domestic heating industry, including manufacturers, merchants and
installer organisations. It operates across all fuel sectors and product types and
has recently successfully managed the introduction of the Benchmark scheme that
encourages the correct installation, commissioning and servicing of domestic central
heating. |
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