Joe Sharpe

Southampton

Head of Content at Installer

Now that the milk has left the station, is it time to turn that milk into lemonade?

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Renewables Centre - What installers need to know

1 week ago | installeronline.co.uk | Joe Sharpe

Wolseley Group has launched Renewables Centre to help installers thrive in the market. The new offering includes structured training and certification, technical and MCS design support, access to renewable products from trusted brands, practical help with installation and commissioning, and ongoing business support and loyalty rewards.
Three gas distribution operators to pay £8 million for missing callout targets

1 week ago | installeronline.co.uk | Joe Sharpe

An investigation was opened by the regulator after the GDNs involved self-reported, in advance of submitting figures formally, that they had missed the targets between 2022-2023.
Altecnic SATK32107 HIU passed most 'Best Practice' criteria in UK BEST testing

1 week ago | installeronline.co.uk | Joe Sharpe

Altecnic Ltd, part of the Caleffi Group, has announced that its SATK32107 Heat Interface Unit (HIU) has delivered industry-leading results in the latest BESA UK HIU Test Regime, passing more individual ‘best practice’ criteria than any other HIU currently tested in the UK. Best Practice AchievementsThe BESA test is recognised as the benchmark for assessing HIU performance in the UK, independently evaluating efficiency, reliability, and network suitability.
Delivering quality and reliability for the homes of the future

1 week ago | installeronline.co.uk | Joe Sharpe

Richard Bateman, Product Marketing Manager at RWC, discusses how effective plumbing and heating specification on new build developments can ensure reliable performance for the future. It is no secret that the demand for new homes across the UK continues to rise. Already, the government has committed to building 1.5 million new homes by 2029. But there’s more to the story than simple supply and demand.
Parasitic capacitance in solar PV installations - What installers need to know

1 week ago | installeronline.co.uk | Joe Sharpe

Steve Humphreys, Technical Commercial Manager at NAPIT, discusses the concept of parasitic capacitance in solar PV installations:Parasitic capacitance might not be a term most electricians know or have even heard of. It may even drum up images of bugs or other creepy crawlies inour electrical installations. We may be more familiar with capacitance, perhaps from our college days, as the ability of two conductors, separated by an insulating material, to store an electric charge.
Become a water treatment expert with Spirotech

1 week ago | installeronline.co.uk | Joe Sharpe

SPONSORED This year at InstallerSHOW, heating engineers can see the latest solutions from water quality expert Spirotech, that will help them deliver highly-efficient systems for their customers. SpiroPureSpiroPure is the demineralised water solution from Spirotech. SpiroPure conditions the water of heating or cooling systems, removing unwanted substances such as calcium and magnesium ions as well as salts.
Downtime - How to minimise the silent profit killer in construction

1 week ago | installeronline.co.uk | Joe Sharpe

Downtime is one of the biggest silent profit killers in construction. For builders, contractors, and tradespeople, every hour waiting on delayed materials eats into margins and derails project timelines. Steve Jones, sales director at NBP, explores the true cost of downtime – and how building materials suppliers can make or break a project. In a sector where timing is everything, downtime is more than just an inconvenience – it’s a direct hit to profitability and reputation.
Anti-freeze solutions and servicing for heat pump systems - Technical FAQ

1 week ago | installeronline.co.uk | Joe Sharpe

Installer spoke to Iasonas Kotsampasis – Pre-Sales & Helpdesk Manager – Residential Product Group at Mitsubishi Electric UK, about some of the most-asked questions installers have for the technical helpline. Correct commissioning, maintenance and servicing of heat pumps is essential to ensure that systems are running optimally. That is why technical teams work closely with installers to answer any queries they have.
Do installers add a "rich tax" for wealthy customers?

2 weeks ago | installeronline.co.uk | Joe Sharpe

Heating Engineer Andy Gibbs shares his experiences of pricing jobs for customers:I’m pretty sure we all do this, and I know from time to time I have done. Imagine this: You get a call out on a Saturday morning from a landlord you’ve never worked for. It’s only local, and you think: “Well, that will be a nice, quick, easy weekend bonus”. The landlord tells you he’ll meet you there.
The future of rainwater management in the UK - What installers need to know

2 weeks ago | installeronline.co.uk | Joe Sharpe

As climate change accelerates and urbanisation expands across the UK, managing rainwater efficiently has become a pressing issue. The increasing frequency of extreme weather events, including heavy rainfall and flooding, has highlighted the need for more effective drainage and water management solutions.