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New planning rules introduced to make it easier to install air source heat pumps

6 days ago | installeronline.co.uk | Joe Dart

New planning rules are coming into force to make it easier to install air source heat pumps in England without the need for planning permission. Revealed last year, these regulations are due to come into force on 29 May and form part of the government’s Warm Homes Plan. Key changes outlined include:Removing the rule that no air source heat pump can be fitted within one metre of the boundary of a property under permitted development.
Fine for company and director after employee dies from fall through roof

6 days ago | installeronline.co.uk | Joe Dart

A cladding company and its director have been fined following the death of a worker who fell through a fragile roof whilst replacing cladding panels. The 61-year-old was working for Camclad Contractors Limited, replacing cladding panels on a former abattoir that had been damaged in a storm, when the incident took place at Gaerwen Industrial Estate, Anglesey, on 24 January 2018.
SolarEdge launches new solar-powered EV charging solution

6 days ago | installeronline.co.uk | Joe Dart

SolarEdge Technologies has launched a solar-powered EV charging solution for businesses. Available now, the new solution includes a new EV charger for businesses, powered and controlled by an energy management system introduced following Wevo Energy’s acquisition last year. This solution joins the SolarEdge C&I ecosystem for commercial-scale solar and storage solutions.
Microbore pipe and heat pumps - What installers need to know

6 days ago | installeronline.co.uk | Joe Sharpe

8mm and 10mm bore piping is still widely used in the UK. But with heat pumps running at four times the flow rate of a gas boiler, it can pose a problem for both installers and customers who want to switch away from fossil fuels. Viessmann partner Liam Barry, Projects Director at Custom Renewables, considers how to make it work and when to replace it. Can microbore work with heat pumps? The simple answer is yes, but it depends on lots of different factors.
Mayor of London unveils plan to build on green belt land to meet housing crisis

6 days ago | installeronline.co.uk | Joe Dart

In a radical change of approach, the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, is today announcing that City Hall will be actively exploring the release of parts of London’s green belt for development. In a keynote speech in Greenwich, Sadiq will say that his position on the green belt has changed because bold solutions are required to fix London’s housing crisis – which is having a profoundly damaging impact, particularly on families and younger Londoners.
Survey reveals increasing concerns over cost of low carbon heating transition for rural households

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

The government is being urged to set out a clear road map for decarbonising rural households in its upcoming Warm Homes Plan, as a new survey of off-gas grid consumers reveals increasing concerns over the cost of transitioning to low carbon heating. The survey of 1,364 households that use oil heating, conducted by trade associations OFTEC and UKIFDA, revealed 60% of respondents are more worried about the costs of switching to low carbon heating systems than they were three years ago.
Swarfega Original gets a 2025 upgrade

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

Swarfega Original, the jar of green jelly that rings when it’s tapped and has that distinctive citrus smell, is receiving a 2025 update. The brand is getting a fresh new look with Swarfega Orange stepping into the limelight – all without compromising on the power and quality that has become associated with the Swarfega brand, the company says. The Swarfega brand isn’t just a hand cleaner – it’s a full scale skin defence system. Protecting, cleaning and restoring for hardworking hands.
Survey reveals extent of disruption caused by a van being out of action

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

New research from temporary business van insurance expert Tempcover has revealed just how much tradespeople across the UK are losing when their most vital asset, their work van, is out of action, and builders are some of the most impacted. A recent survey of over 500 self-employed tradespeople uncovered the full financial and operational impact of van breakdowns, thefts, and other disruptions, often bringing business to a complete standstill.
Fernox attending InstallerSHOW 2025

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

Leading chemical water treatment and filter manufacturer Fernox will be exhibiting at this year’s InstallerSHOW from 24- 26 June at the NEC in Birmingham. Visitors can learn about the company’s latest product launches, with a particular focus on innovations designed for renewable heating systems, while enjoying a complimentary barista-made coffee. On show will be Fernox’s filters including the award winning TF1 Sigma HP Filter designed for heat pumps.
New undersoil heating system keeps the ice away at Blackburn Rovers

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

Blackburn Rovers FC has upgraded its under-pitch heating system care of two new commercial boilers from Viessmann Climate Solutions installed by nearby Burnley-based combustion equipment, HVAC and energy management specialists, Proctor Process Plant Ltd.