LPG and Natural Gas Appliances What is the difference between LPG and natural gas appliances? LPG and natural gas appliances work at two different pressures. Natural gas works on 20Mb pressure, whereas LPG works on 37Mb. When you are about to purchase a new gas appliance, always ensure you buy the right one for the type of gas you use. LPG and natural gas appliances are mostly the [...]
LPG Safety Tips Suffolk LPG is another source of gas that gives you an option where mains gas is not available at your property, mobile homes, Log cabins even boats. Below I have listed some LPG safety tips to help you stay safe when using LPG. The first tip is gas bottles, available in various sizes, depending on what type of appliance or appliances you will be using. You have the [...]
Table of contentsBefore you take possession of your holiday home, ask the hirer what gas safety checks he has carried out?Does the rental have a smoke and carbon monoxide alarm installed?It may take a little time to explain, but it's better to understand how the gas systems work.Then contact the hirer and explain the situation.These ventilation grills are there for a reason.So check the date, [...]
Table of contentsWhat is a changeover valve?LPG, otherwise known as liquid petroleum gas.So what changeover valve do you need?How do you choose the correct valve though?It's also good practice to use the OPSO version on all installations as a safety measure.Our top tip.The hoses that connect to the changeover valve should be replaced every five years, the changeover valve every ten years.Each gas[...]
Table of contentsWhy do you need to have LPG appliances safety checks?Let's start with a common appliance, the boiler that supplies the heating and hot water. Especially if the boiler is located in a living area.An under gased boiler can be dangerous when working, I'll explain.Again SAFETY is the main priority.Over time these hoses deteriorate, you may not be able to see it but they could [...]
Duval Heating Morco Water Heater Table of contentsIdentifying Problems and Solutions for the Common Hot Water Heater faults. No Hot WaterThe Pilot Light has gone off.Try to Relight the Pilot!Thermocouple is faultyReplace The ThermocoupleYour Water Is Not Hot EnoughThermostat TroublesCheck and Adjust Your Temperature SettingsWater Heater Flue in Need of RepairCheck that all Vents are clean and[...]
LPG GAS SAFE ENGINEER In Suffolk Table of contentsRead Duval Heating Story.Gas safety inspections for mobile homes and boats.Registered for both LPG and Natural Gas domestic appliances.Mobile homesLPG Installers Suffolk. Read Duval Heating Story. Duval Heating Suffolk’s Leading Gas Safe Registered LPG and Natural Gas Company. Boiler service and repairs for both LPG and [...]
Changeover Valves Supplied and installed. Table of contentsWhat are changeover valves?Changeover valves can be either automatic or manual.These valves very rarely break but the occasional one will.The cabinet will protect the valve and hoses from the weather.To sum up, changeover valves need replacing every ten years.Safety must always come first over costs. What are changeover valves? [...]
Boiler Installation Mistakes to avoid. Table of contentsThey will be able to explain everything you need for the new boiler installation.You could also find you leave yourself open for prosecution with a high penalty.The gas engineer will carry out a gas rating check for each of the gas appliances.You need to keep the certificate safe as you will need it when selling your property. When the[...]
Forcali is now one of the maker leaders in the United Kingdom for LPG water heaters. Ideal if you have a mobile home or log cabin with a water heater that needs replacing. Many earlier mobile homes were fitted with the Morco and Worcester water heaters. Forcali LPG Water Heater 12Litre. Now, most new mobiles homes come fitted with an LPG central heating boiler that supplies the [...]
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