There is something satisfying about returning to a boiler you installed 20 years ago and finding it still doing the job it was designed to do. This Radiant boiler was installed by The GHS Group around two decades ago, and we have continued to look after and service it ever since. Radiant boilers are now […]
Read MoreSpeedfit Pipework in Loft Spaces: Brilliant When Installed Correctly, Expensive When It Isn’t
Modern plastic push-fit pipework has made plumbing installation far easier in many homes. Systems such as Speedfit can be particularly useful in loft voids, tight roof spaces, and difficult-to-reach areas, where running rigid copper pipe can be awkward, time-consuming, and sometimes impractical. But as we found on a recent call-out, the convenience of push-fit pipework […]
Read MoreBecoming a UK Electrician: The Real Tool Investment You Need to Plan For
Becoming a qualified UK electrician is not just about passing college, completing your NVQ, building site experience, understanding BS 7671, and learning how to install safely. That is only part of the journey. One of the biggest surprises for trainee electricians and newly qualified electricians is the cost of tools. When you are training, you […]
Read MoreBecoming an Air Conditioning or Heat Pump Engineer: The Real Tool Investment You Need to Plan For
Becoming an air conditioning engineer or heat pump engineer is an exciting route into the future of heating, cooling and low-carbon technology. But it is not just about passing training, gaining experience, understanding refrigeration principles, learning F-Gas rules, or installing modern heat pump systems. One of the highest hidden costs is the cost of tools. […]
Read MoreCommercial Kitchen Gas Interlocks: Why Air Pressure Switches Must Never Be Linked Out
During a recent routine commercial catering call-out, we found something that should immediately raise concern: an air pressure switch on a commercial catering gas interlock that had been linked out. To some people, this may look like a small wiring shortcut. In reality, it can remove one of the key safety functions designed to protect […]
Read MoreBecoming a UK Domestic Gas Engineer: The Real Tool Investment Nobody Talks About
Becoming a qualified UK domestic gas engineer is not just about passing your training, building a portfolio, completing ACS assessments and getting onto the Gas Safe Register. That is only part of the journey. One of the biggest shocks for new engineers is the cost of tools. When you are training, you often work alongside […]
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