This Black Friday/Cyber Monday weekend, OFTEC is turning up the heat with an unbeatable offer: Get 50% OFF all control document pads, warning stickers, and warning tags!
Friday 28th November – Monday 1st December Online only at OFTEC Direct
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This Black Friday/Cyber Monday weekend, OFTEC is turning up the heat with an unbeatable offer: Get 50% OFF all control document pads, warning stickers, and warning tags!
Friday 28th November – Monday 1st December Online only at OFTEC Direct
www.oftec.org/oftecdirect-...
Time to check your CO detectors!
Have you checked your carbon monoxide detectors this week?
• CO detectors should be replaced every 5–7 years.
• Check batteries regularly to ensure they work!
Don't wait for an emergency. Make sure your family is protected now!
Time to check your CO detectors!
Have you checked your carbon monoxide detectors this week?
• CO detectors should be replaced every 5–7 years.
• Check batteries regularly to ensure they work!
Don't wait for an emergency. Make sure your family is protected now!
• Keep extra heating oil in your tank
• Have backup power ready
• Stock up on warm blankets & emergency supplies
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• Keep extra heating oil in your tank
• Have backup power ready
• Stock up on warm blankets & emergency supplies
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What to do if CO is detected:
1) Leave the building immediately
2)Call emergency services if you feel unwell
3)Get fresh air and stay safe
4)Arrange for a qualified heating technician to investigate the problem.
What to do if CO is detected:
1) Leave the building immediately
2)Call emergency services if you feel unwell
3)Get fresh air and stay safe
4)Arrange for a qualified heating technician to investigate the problem.
Liquid fuel heating industry welcomes DESNZ consultation exploring alternative heating solutions for off-grid homes.
Read here www.oftec.org/news-blog/20...
Liquid fuel heating industry welcomes DESNZ consultation exploring alternative heating solutions for off-grid homes.
Read here www.oftec.org/news-blog/20...
•MYTH: Carbon monoxide is easy to detect because it smells.
•FACT: CO is odourless and colourless, making it impossible to detect without a CO detector.
•MYTH: Opening windows will prevent CO buildup.
•FACT: CO can still build up indoors, even with windows open.
•MYTH: Carbon monoxide is easy to detect because it smells.
•FACT: CO is odourless and colourless, making it impossible to detect without a CO detector.
•MYTH: Opening windows will prevent CO buildup.
•FACT: CO can still build up indoors, even with windows open.
Carbon monoxide poisoning causes many injuries every year, yet it's 100% preventable!
• Install a CO detector near fuel burning appliances and bedrooms.
• Have your heating systems serviced regularly.
This #CarbonMonoxideAwarenessWeek, make sure your home is safe!
Carbon monoxide poisoning causes many injuries every year, yet it's 100% preventable!
• Install a CO detector near fuel burning appliances and bedrooms.
• Have your heating systems serviced regularly.
This #CarbonMonoxideAwarenessWeek, make sure your home is safe!
This week, we're raising awareness about the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO), a colourless, odourless gas that can be deadly if not detected.
Stay safe, stay informed, and always #BeCOAware!
This week, we're raising awareness about the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO), a colourless, odourless gas that can be deadly if not detected.
Stay safe, stay informed, and always #BeCOAware!
Any heating system—oil, gas, or wood—can pose a CO risk if not properly maintained.
Make sure:
• CO detectors are tested and working
• Batteries are fresh
• Devices are placed near sleeping areas/heating systems.
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Any heating system—oil, gas, or wood—can pose a CO risk if not properly maintained.
Make sure:
• CO detectors are tested and working
• Batteries are fresh
• Devices are placed near sleeping areas/heating systems.
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Cold weather can cause condensation in a near-empty tank, which can lead to rust or blocked lines.
Fill your tank now while prices are likely to be lower—and avoid emergency deliveries later!
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Cold weather can cause condensation in a near-empty tank, which can lead to rust or blocked lines.
Fill your tank now while prices are likely to be lower—and avoid emergency deliveries later!
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You can have the best heating system, but if your house leaks warm air, it’s money out the window.
Seal around windows, doors, and outlets
Add insulation where needed (especially attics and basements)
This reduces heat loss and lowers fuel bills.
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You can have the best heating system, but if your house leaks warm air, it’s money out the window.
Seal around windows, doors, and outlets
Add insulation where needed (especially attics and basements)
This reduces heat loss and lowers fuel bills.
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Hearing gurgling noises or noticing cold spots? Your system might have air in it.
Bleeding radiators ensures even heat distribution and helps your system run efficiently.
Pro Tip: Always do this after your system has been running and pressure has built up.
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Hearing gurgling noises or noticing cold spots? Your system might have air in it.
Bleeding radiators ensures even heat distribution and helps your system run efficiently.
Pro Tip: Always do this after your system has been running and pressure has built up.
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• Improve efficiency
• Prevent breakdowns
• Extend the life of your furnace or boiler
Don’t wait until it’s freezing to find out something’s wrong. Call your technician now and beat the rush!
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• Improve efficiency
• Prevent breakdowns
• Extend the life of your furnace or boiler
Don’t wait until it’s freezing to find out something’s wrong. Call your technician now and beat the rush!
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Cold weather is just around the corner! Now’s the time to prepare your home and oil heating system before winter really starts.A little prep now = fewer headaches later.
Stay tuned for tips on how to get your system winter-ready!
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Cold weather is just around the corner! Now’s the time to prepare your home and oil heating system before winter really starts.A little prep now = fewer headaches later.
Stay tuned for tips on how to get your system winter-ready!
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A SGN survey found that 1 in 10 over 50s don’t have a working carbon monoxide (CO) alarm installed. This is despite 94% being aware that CO poisoning could kill. Of those who did have a working alarm, 45% said it was over five years old. Test yours today.
A SGN survey found that 1 in 10 over 50s don’t have a working carbon monoxide (CO) alarm installed. This is despite 94% being aware that CO poisoning could kill. Of those who did have a working alarm, 45% said it was over five years old. Test yours today.
Unsafe or inefficient oil appliances can cost hundreds in wasted fuel – and endanger lives. Save money AND stay safe – book a service with an OFTEC-certified engineer today.
#FrighteningFacts #OFTEC #CarbonMonoxideAwareness
Unsafe or inefficient oil appliances can cost hundreds in wasted fuel – and endanger lives. Save money AND stay safe – book a service with an OFTEC-certified engineer today.
#FrighteningFacts #OFTEC #CarbonMonoxideAwareness
Boilers that do not have their safety devices tested and serviced regularly alongside the oil boiler have a much higher chance of serious faults like fires and dangerous CO production.
#FrighteningFacts #OFTEC #CarbonMonoxideAwareness
Boilers that do not have their safety devices tested and serviced regularly alongside the oil boiler have a much higher chance of serious faults like fires and dangerous CO production.
#FrighteningFacts #OFTEC #CarbonMonoxideAwareness
The future of heating is sustainable! Join us on 14th October to explore the latest trends in HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) and decarbonisation in the heating sector.
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The future of heating is sustainable! Join us on 14th October to explore the latest trends in HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) and decarbonisation in the heating sector.
Sign up today: www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../hvo-and-....
Skipping your annual boiler service increases your risk of CO leaks and breakdowns. An OFTEC-registered engineer keeps your system safe, efficient and reliable.
#FrighteningFacts #OFTEC #CarbonMonoxideAwareness
Skipping your annual boiler service increases your risk of CO leaks and breakdowns. An OFTEC-registered engineer keeps your system safe, efficient and reliable.
#FrighteningFacts #OFTEC #CarbonMonoxideAwareness
Winter’s chill is on its way, and the last thing you want is for your heating system to fail when you need it most. In our latest blog post, we’ve compiled 10 essential heating tips to help avoid expensive breakdowns and stay warm!
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Winter’s chill is on its way, and the last thing you want is for your heating system to fail when you need it most. In our latest blog post, we’ve compiled 10 essential heating tips to help avoid expensive breakdowns and stay warm!
www.oftec.org/.../ten-heat....
The future of heating is sustainable! Join us on 14th October to explore the latest trends in HVO and decarbonisation in the heating sector.
Have questions about HVO or decarbonisation?https://tinyurl.com/3he2ttkz
The future of heating is sustainable! Join us on 14th October to explore the latest trends in HVO and decarbonisation in the heating sector.
Have questions about HVO or decarbonisation?https://tinyurl.com/3he2ttkz
DIY installation of oil heating systems can cause leaks, fires, or carbon monoxide poisoning. Trust an OFTEC-certified professional – your safety shouldn’t be in your hands.
#FrighteningFacts #OFTEC #CarbonMonoxideAwareness
DIY installation of oil heating systems can cause leaks, fires, or carbon monoxide poisoning. Trust an OFTEC-certified professional – your safety shouldn’t be in your hands.
#FrighteningFacts #OFTEC #CarbonMonoxideAwareness
Did you know that being OFTEC registered gives you access to exclusive benefits, offers, and discounts?
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Did you know that being OFTEC registered gives you access to exclusive benefits, offers, and discounts?
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Ready to kick off autumn with the latest industry insights?
Join us TODAY, October 2nd, for our first webinar of the season, where we’ll walk you through the OFTEC registration process and break down the key regulations you need to follow.
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Ready to kick off autumn with the latest industry insights?
Join us TODAY, October 2nd, for our first webinar of the season, where we’ll walk you through the OFTEC registration process and break down the key regulations you need to follow.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/oftec-regi...
Carbon monoxide is invisible , odourless, and tasteless – and hundreds of people every year are hospitalised in the UK. Ensure your oil-fired appliances are serviced by an OFTEC-registered engineer.
#FrighteningFacts #OFTEC #CarbonMonoxideAwareness
Carbon monoxide is invisible , odourless, and tasteless – and hundreds of people every year are hospitalised in the UK. Ensure your oil-fired appliances are serviced by an OFTEC-registered engineer.
#FrighteningFacts #OFTEC #CarbonMonoxideAwareness