When the UK government announced, in March 2021, that £1 billion of already-allocated funds would be redirected to projects designed to reduce greenhouse gases, the energy sector sat up and listened. And with good reason – as it turned out, £171 million will be allocated to an industrial decarbonisation plan that focuses on hydrogen gas generation and carbon capture and […]
Read MoreThe importance of annual calibration for your flue gas analyser
01 Apr 2022
For many heating engineers, the flue gas analyser is vital kit; so much so, that most would have problems working without one. However, calibration and servicing generally require the engineer to send the analyser away for a while. That’s why, when the annual calibration date comes around again, some find themselves tempted to put it off, […]
Read MoreSprint Pro on Biofuel Applications
28 Feb 2022
Unlike fossil fuels, biofuels are man-made fuels created using plant-based renewable resources often known as biomass. As biofuels are renewable, they help to reduce the net amount of CO2 entering the atmosphere from combustion-powered vehicles and other energy users. All petrol and diesel fuels sold in the UK are obliged to contain a certain percentage […]
Read MoreCarbon Monoxide Awareness: What are the dangers?
05 Feb 2022
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colourless, odourless, tasteless, poisonous gas produced by incomplete burning of carbon-based fuels, including gas, oil, wood, and coal. It is only when fuel does not burn fully that excess CO is produced, which is poisonous. When CO enters the body, it stops the blood from bringing oxygen to cells, tissues, […]
Read MoreWhy it’s Important to Measure Nitrogen Oxide (NOx)?
10 Jan 2022
In the EU and UK it is now obligatory for all new domestic heating and plumbing products (rated up to 400 kw) to comply with maximum nitrogen oxide (NOx) emission levels. This is line with a great deal of international regulation: NOx emissions are controlled by law or regulation in many countries (including the US, […]
Read MoreReset and Recalibrate – A Guide to FGA Calibration
08 Jan 2022
Ensuring your flue gas analyser (FGA) is regularly maintained goes without saying, however the hows and whys take a little more digging into. This article breaks down the calibration process and highlights handy tips and tricks for maintenance and best practice. The Act of Calibration Calibrating an FGA involves checking the sensors to ensure accurate […]
Read MoreWhy Do I Need a Personal Carbon Monoxide Monitor?
17 Dec 2021
What is Carbon Monoxide? Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colourless, odourless, tasteless, poisonous gas produced by incomplete burning of carbon-based fuels, including gas, oil, wood, and coal. It is only when fuel does not burn fully that excess CO is produced, which is poisonous. When the excess CO enters the body, it stops the blood from bringing oxygen to cells, tissues, and organs. CO is poisonous as you cannot see it, […]
Read MoreHours of business over the Christmas and New Year period
07 Dec 2021
As it draws to its close, we hope you’ve had an excellent 2021, and thank you for your custom and support during the year. It has certainly been challenging but successful. We are looking forward to more of the same in 2022 and wish the same for you. Over the coming Christmas and New Year […]
Read MoreWhy HVAC professionals are at risk from Carbon Monoxide – and how to manage it
16 Sep 2021
Carbon Monoxide (CO) is an odourless, colourless and tasteless gas that is also highly toxic and potentially flammable (at higher levels: 10.9% Volume or 109,000ppm). It is produced by the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels such as wood, oil, coal, paraffin, LPG, petrol and natural gas. Many HVAC systems and units burn fossil fuels, so it’s not hard to see why HVAC professionals may be exposed to CO in their work. Perhaps you have, in the past, felt dizzy or nauseous, or had a headache during or after a job? In this blog post, we’ll look at CO and its effects, and consider how the risks can be managed.
Read MoreAnton by Crowcon exhibiting at InstallerSHOW, will launch same-day mobile services
Heating and plumbing professionals who use Anton by Crowcon products are in for a treat at this year’s InstallerSHOW. One of the sector’s leading annual events, InstallerSHOW will be held at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry from 28–30 September this year, and offers SprintPro users the chance to get their device calibrated at the show, […]
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