Monthly Archives: April 2011

Controls on gas central heating

The most important element of any central heating system is the controls. The better the controls on a gas central heating system the less wear and tear to the boiler and system in general. Running costs will, in effect, be … Continue reading

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Make sure your gas central heating engineer is Gas Safe registered

Every engineer who carries out gas central heating installations or repairs must be on the Gas Safe Register – and carry a Gas Safe ID card to prove it. Gas safe registered engineers have been checked to ensure they are … Continue reading

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Ventilation and flues for central heating boilers

All gas central heating boilers need air to burn and need to get rid of the burnt gas. Most modern central heating boilers are ‘room sealed’ which means all the air for combustion Most modern boilers are room sealed – … Continue reading

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Central heating franchisee overjoyed with Blazes support

A central heating franchisee is extremely happy with the support he gets from Blazes. “Blazes are a very professional organization,” said Steve Mahner, Blazes Swansea central heating specialist. “The people behind it know what they are doing and friendly to … Continue reading

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National central heating company, Blazes, launches renewable energy technology

Blazes Heating is doing its bit to reduce Britain’s carbon footprint by adding solar energy to its range of central heating products. The national central heating franchise now offers ‘Solar Photovoltaic’ renewable technology – which converts daylight into electricity. The … Continue reading

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Characteristics of central heating franchising

Central heating businesses for which franchising works best have two distinct characteristics – businesses with good records in profitability and businesses that can be easily duplicated, Central heating franchisees have the advantage of starting quickly using a proven trademark. There … Continue reading

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Gas central heating cylinders

Modern gas central heating cylinders come with foam lagging (thermal insulation) on to the outside. An extremely efficient insulator the cylinders keep water hot for longer periods. Although gas central heating cylinders come in all shapes and sizes, capacity is … Continue reading

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Usage condensing central heating boilers

Condensing central heating boilers are starting to replace more traditional boiler designs in Europe and, to a lesser extent, the North America. In the UK, since 2005, all new has central heating boilers fitted in England and Wales must, by … Continue reading

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Usage of solar power

Solar power has great potential, but it currently supplies less than one per cent of the world’s total energy supply. There are 14 types of photovoltaic cells, including film, silicone and amorphous cells. It is too early to know which … Continue reading

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The benefits of copper piping for central heating

One of the key attributes of choosing Blazes to carry out a central heating installation is that it uses quality products at the most competitive prices – and that includes copper piping. Many lesser central heating companies use plastic piping … Continue reading

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