The GHS Group Ltd https://ghs.me.uk/ Great Honest Service - Guaranteed Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:57:26 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://ghs.me.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/cropped-Final-GHS-03-scaled-1-32x32.jpg The GHS Group Ltd https://ghs.me.uk/ 32 32 Speedfit Pipework in Loft Spaces: Brilliant When Installed Correctly, Expensive When It Isn’t https://ghs.me.uk/plumbing/www-ghs-me-uk-speedfit-pipe-loft-leaks-missing-inserts/ https://ghs.me.uk/plumbing/www-ghs-me-uk-speedfit-pipe-loft-leaks-missing-inserts/#respond Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:57:26 +0000 https://ghs.me.uk/?p=3936 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 […]

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]]> https://ghs.me.uk/plumbing/www-ghs-me-uk-speedfit-pipe-loft-leaks-missing-inserts/feed/ 0 Becoming a UK Electrician: The Real Tool Investment You Need to Plan For https://ghs.me.uk/news/uk-electrician-tools/ https://ghs.me.uk/news/uk-electrician-tools/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:31:36 +0000 https://ghs.me.uk/?p=3926 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 […]

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]]> https://ghs.me.uk/news/uk-electrician-tools/feed/ 0 Becoming an Air Conditioning or Heat Pump Engineer: The Real Tool Investment You Need to Plan For https://ghs.me.uk/news/becoming-air-conditioning-heat-pump-engineer-tool-investment/ https://ghs.me.uk/news/becoming-air-conditioning-heat-pump-engineer-tool-investment/#respond Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:45:15 +0000 https://ghs.me.uk/?p=3928 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. […]

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]]> https://ghs.me.uk/news/becoming-air-conditioning-heat-pump-engineer-tool-investment/feed/ 0 Commercial Kitchen Gas Interlocks: Why Air Pressure Switches Must Never Be Linked Out https://ghs.me.uk/commercail-catering-engineers/https-www-ghs-me-uk-commercial-kitchen-gas-interlock-air-pressure-switch/ https://ghs.me.uk/commercail-catering-engineers/https-www-ghs-me-uk-commercial-kitchen-gas-interlock-air-pressure-switch/#respond Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:09:04 +0000 https://ghs.me.uk/?p=3918 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 […]

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]]> https://ghs.me.uk/commercail-catering-engineers/https-www-ghs-me-uk-commercial-kitchen-gas-interlock-air-pressure-switch/feed/ 0 Becoming a UK Domestic Gas Engineer: The Real Tool Investment Nobody Talks About https://ghs.me.uk/central-heating/becoming-a-uk-domestic-gas-engineer-tool-investment/ https://ghs.me.uk/central-heating/becoming-a-uk-domestic-gas-engineer-tool-investment/#respond Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:25:26 +0000 https://ghs.me.uk/?p=3922 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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]]> https://ghs.me.uk/central-heating/becoming-a-uk-domestic-gas-engineer-tool-investment/feed/ 0 Quick summer heating tip from The GHS Group https://ghs.me.uk/central-heating/homeowners-guide-running-heating-in-summer/ https://ghs.me.uk/central-heating/homeowners-guide-running-heating-in-summer/#respond Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:38:04 +0000 https://ghs.me.uk/?p=3905 Why You Should Run Your Heating Briefly During the Summer Most homeowners do not think about their central heating system during the summer. The heating is off, the weather is warmer, and the boiler is mainly being used for hot water. However, leaving your heating system untouched for months can sometimes lead to problems when […]

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]]> https://ghs.me.uk/central-heating/prv-letting-by-boiler-pressure-dropping/feed/ 0 Confused By UK Radiator Sizes and Types? https://ghs.me.uk/central-heating/uk-radiator-types-explained/ https://ghs.me.uk/central-heating/uk-radiator-types-explained/#respond Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:11:34 +0000 https://ghs.me.uk/?p=3898 UK Radiator Sizes Explained: Why Replacing a Simple 600×600 Radiator Can Be So Confusing Replacing a radiator should be simple. You measure your old radiator, see that it’s 600mm high by 600mm wide, head online or into a merchant… and suddenly you’re faced with names like: Type 11 K1 Double Convector Compact P+ Type 22 […]

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]]> https://ghs.me.uk/central-heating/uk-radiator-types-explained/feed/ 0 Why Does My Hot Water Run Hot and Cold? https://ghs.me.uk/central-heating/why-does-my-hot-water-run-hot-and-cold/ https://ghs.me.uk/central-heating/why-does-my-hot-water-run-hot-and-cold/#respond Fri, 29 May 2026 08:41:19 +0000 https://ghs.me.uk/?p=3895 If your hot water keeps switching between hot and cold, it can quickly become frustrating — especially when you are trying to shower or wash up. In many UK homes, this is a sign that your boiler or hot water system needs attention. At The GHS Group, we regularly diagnose hot water temperature problems across […]

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