14th September, 2026
GuidesWhat is a Low Loss Header?
A low loss header is an essential part of a heating system. It acts as a bridge between the primary circuit of a boiler and the secondary circuits. Th...
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11th September, 2026
NewsClean Heat Market Mechanism (CHMM) 2...
The CHMM sets heat pump targets for boiler manufacturers, not homeowners.
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10th September, 2026
GuidesOil Fired Boiler
Oil-fired boilers use stored heating oil to provide heating and hot water, particularly in homes without mains gas.
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10th September, 2026
AdviceChecking Your Boiler When Buying a N...
Buying a new home is a massive investment and you’ll likely consider a number of different factors when weighing up the cost of a property.
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10th September, 2026
GuidesWhy Is Boiler Water Treatment Import...
In boiler systems, water treatment involves several techniques. These methods remove impurities that can damage equipment. Boiler pre-treatment, for i...
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07th September, 2026
GuidesBest Shower for Combi Boiler
A thermostatic mixer shower is generally the best shower for a combi boiler, combining the boiler's mains-fed hot water with automatic temperature con...
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07th September, 2026
GuidesAre Boiler Hot Water Storage Tanks a...
You may be wondering, are hot water storage tanks essential to home heating and the running of your boiler?
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07th September, 2026
GuidesWhy Is My Boiler Still Running When...
If all your smart TRVs are closed but your boiler is still running, another heating control may be requesting heat or the pump may still be circulatin...
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04th September, 2026
GuidesHot Water Tank Thermostat
A hot water cylinder thermostat should generally be set to around 60°C.
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04th September, 2026
ComparisonsIs a Heat Pump Cheaper to Run Than a...
In this UK heat pump vs new gas boiler comparison guide, we'll be taking a look at which type of system is the best for savings!
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02nd September, 2026
GuidesWhat Temperature Should Hot Water Be...
Hot water should generally reach 50°C at the tap, while stored hot water should be kept at 60°C or above.
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28th August, 2026
GuidesVaillant Boiler No Hot Water
If your Vaillant boiler has heating but no hot water, an internal component fault could be responsible. Check the display for a fault code first.
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