BAXI BOILERS
May 3, 2012 by carl
Essex Heating are proud to announce that they are Officially Approved installers of the exclusive Baxi GA Boiler Range covering: -
- BAXI SOLO HE A – Heat only conventional boilers
- BAXI MEGAFLO System Compact GA System Boilers
- BAXI DUO-TEC Combi GA Combination Boilers
- BAXI NETA-TEC Combi GA Combination Boilers
- BAXI PLATIUM Combi HE A Combination Boilers
We are also approved to to install the 2010 award winning central heating “GOLD FILTER”
All the boilers come with a manufacturers 2 year parts and labour warranty. The Platinum range has a 5 year manufactures parts and labour warranty. All boilers should be serviced annually.
If you are considering having a new boiler installed or you require your boiler serviced or repaired give Essex Heating Services a call to arrange a visit.
01376 516513
FLUE SYSTEMS CONCEALED WITHIN VOIDS
April 30, 2012 by carl
Gas engineers need to be able to see and inspect the entire length of the flue – this is the tube that takes the fumes away from your boiler. This is a very important safety check. A flue in poor condition in combination with a boiler that is not working properly, could put you and your family at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, which could lead to serious injury or death.
If you have a boiler where all, or part of, the flue cannot be seen, then you or your landlord, will need to arrange to have inspection hatches fitted. Please note that this does not mean that your flue system is suddenly unsafe. As long as the boiler passes a series of safety checks – including having audible CO alarms fitted – it can be used up until 31 December 2012. When a Gas Safety inspection is carried out and the flue is inside a void or a chimney where it can’t be fully inspected it will be notified upon the Gas Safety Certificate as “Not To Current Standards”. The Gas Engineer will carry out a Risk Assessment for flues within voids or chimneys, to determine if the flue is “Not To Current Standards” or “at Risk”.
In either case he will advise on the course of action that is required. Where inspection panels are required you or your landlord will need to carry out the works by the 31 December 2012. After this date if the works have not been carried out the Gas engineer with your permission will be required by law to turn the appliance off to protect you.
For more information you should contact Gas Safe on 0800 4085500 or go to: -
http://www.gassaferegister.co.uk/fluesinvoids
POTTERTON GOLD BOILERS
April 28, 2012 by carl
Essex Heating Services are pleased to announce that we have supplied and installed the full range of Potterton Gold Boilers. We have found them to be very reliable and efficient. The after care service from the manufacturer is of a high and very professional standard.
The Potterton Gold Range
- Potterton Gold Heat Only Boiler
- Potterton Gold HE range
- Potterton Gold Combination Boilers
- Potterton Gold High Output Commercial Boilers
- Potterton Gold FSB Floor Standing Boilers
- Potterton Gold Electric Range of Boilers
- Potterton Gold Unvented Cylinder Range
All of these boilers come with a 2 year parts and labour manufactures warranty.
Essex Heating Services has been fully trained by Potterton and are Approved to service, repair and install the Potterton Gold Range. Give us a call if you are considering having a new boiler fitted or require your Potterton boiler serviced or repaired.
01376 516513
Recruitment
December 15, 2011 by carl
Would You Like to Be Part Of The Essex Heating Team
We are looking for qualified Gas Engineers that can undertake: -
Boiler Break Downs
Central Heating Installations
Boiler Servicing
Gas Safety Checks
Domestic and Commercial Gas Works
LPG and Natural Gas
General Plumbing and Tiling and Minor Building Works
Please forward your CV to Essex Heating Services showing your Qualifications and Experience.
TESTIMONIALS
October 23, 2010 by carl
Below are some testimonials from our customers: -
From Steve Ashdown: -
Paul,
As promised, some words for your website.
“After firing up the central heating at the end of last month I soon discovered that the lack of heat, which had previously been restricted to our hall radiator, had now spread to all of the downstairs radiators. The result being a very hot upstairs and an extremely cold downstairs. I then set about trying to find someone local who may be able to help.
After looking on the Internet i settled on Essex Heating Services, who are based in Wickham Bishops and therefore not that far from us. Their website was extremely informative and from the details it provided i was actually able to identify our central heating problem. I then spoke to Paul Greenwood (one of their heating engineers) who was able to provide me with further details and also an idea of what would be required to resolve the problem.
I then arranged for Essex Heating Services to visit my property in order to assess the issue in more detail. Their investigation was very thorough and covered all aspects of my central heating system. After agreeing on a fixed price I then arranged for them to carry out the work the following weekend. The heating issue required a substantial amount of work and, to their word, Essex Heating Services arrived promptly on time the following Saturday and immediately began work.
Both Engineers worked solidly for almost 12 hours with a break until the central heating system had been fully repaired and once again functional.
I have been highly impressed with their level of competence, professionalism and friendliness, not to mention value for money and as a result I have arranged for them to provide me with an annual service to my central heating system.
It is most refreshing to find a company with traditional values and which treats their customer and their property with respect. I would be more than happy to highly recommend Essex Heating Services to any of my neighbours, Friends or family”.
Steve Ashdown
Hatfield Peverel
Essex
From Mr and Mrs Rees: -
Chlorination of Domestic Water Systems.
July 26, 2010 by carl
Essex Heating Services comes across a lot of situations during its day to day activities where FE and Cold Water Storage tanks have become contaminated due to non-compliance with BY-LAW 30.
BYLAW 30
The tank must have a cover and various screen/filters to prevent the ingress of dirt/dust/insects and various small animals and birds. The Water inlet must be at the opposite side of the tank from the Water Outlet to avoid water stagnation. Specifications apply to the diameter of the various pipes and their height in relation to the bottom and top of the tank and in relation to each other. The main thrust of BYLAW 30 is to make sure that any domestic stored water remains free of contaminants but especially potable water that is water that is used for drinking.
The water storage tanks that we have come across can be up to 10cm deep in sludge and sediment, this having accumulated over time. The surface of the water can have a thin film of biomass material that can feed various bacterial organisms such as Legionnaires disease. Most householders don’t even realize that they are serious risk.
The most effective solution is to have your water storage tanks inspected to see if there is any build up of sediment or sludge and that they comply with BYLAW 30 and then to have the tanks cleaned and disinfected with Chlorine. If the Tanks do not comply it really is in your best interest to have them fitted with a BYLAW 30 Kit. Where this is not possible the Tank will need to be replaced with one that does.
It should be noted that Hot and Cold Systems should be cleaned and chlorinated at least annually.
Chlorination Procedure
We have found that one of the most effective products on the market is “STEROX”, by Fernox. There are other products on the market but we have found that this product is cost effective for the customer and easy and straight forward to check after the process that the chlorine has been reduced to a safe level.
- Advise the householder/occupant that the water should not be used or consumed during the chlorination process. Let them know that you will give them the all clear.
- Make sure that the pipework has sufficient drain off points to completely drain the system – take note of any low points or dead legs.
- If necessary fit additional drain off point and Gate/Lever Valves.
- Depending if you are treating both the Hot Water and Cold Water Systems, you will need to lock off the cold water supply and turn off the boiler.
- Completely drain the Cold and Hot Water systems – including the Hot Water Cylinder, lavatory cisterns etc.
- Clean the water storage tanks – removing all sediment, sludge and debris
- Isolate the feeds to the Cold Water Tank and fill with cold water and add 2 Sterox Tablets for every 225lts (50 gallons) of water. This will give more that the required dosage of 50mg/L. Make sure that the tablets have fully dissolved.
- Turn off the supply to the Cold Water Tank and open the Gate/Lever Valves to the system. Make sure that you have locked off all the drain off points first. Do not allow the Cold Tank to fully empty. If it gets too low – close the Gate/Lever Valve to the system, top the water up and add some more chlorination tablets as necessary. Let the tablet’s dissolve and re-open the Gate/Lever Valve to the system.
- The whole system should now be chlorinated to the required dosage – you can check this at a number of outlets with the test kit provided.
- Make sure that the Cold Water Tank is just above its normal level and add one more tablet. The system must then stand for one hour. You will need to check the level of chlorination during this period to make sure that it stays in excess of 50mg/L. If it drops the system should be re-chlorinated.
- You can now flush the system. This is best done by completely draining the system and then flushing through a couple of times. Check the level of chlorination with the kit provided. It should be no higher than the incoming water mains.
- Keep a record of the date of chlorination and initial and final chlorine concentration levels and the time. Advise the householder/occupants that it is safe to use the water.
Essex Heating Services can carry out this work for you and supply all the chemicals necessary to do an effective job. In the fist instance give us a call to arrange a time to come round and do an inspection. This can be done at the same time that you have your boiler serviced.
Telephone; – 01376 516513
E-mail: – essexheatingservices@googlemail.com
www.essexheatingservices.co.uk
Services that we can Provide
July 26, 2010 by carl
See below a list of all the services that Essex Heating Services can assist you with: -
Boiler not working Essex
Hot water not working Essex
No Heating Essex
No Gas Essex
No Hot water Essex
Radiators install Essex
Radiators don’t heat up Essex
Radiators won’t heat up Essex
My boiler doesn’t work Essex
Boiler Break down Essex
Central heating breakdown Essex
Boiler service Essex
Commercial Gas Service Essex
Gas service Essex
Gas boiler repairs Essex
Gas cooker installation Essex
Gas cooker install Essex
Gas hob installation Essex
Gas Hob install Essex
Fit Cooker Essex
Fit gas hob Essex
Repairs to gas fires Essex
Gas oven installation Essex
Gas Central Heating Essex
Boiler Replacement Essex
LPG Essex
LPG Caravan Essex
Gas Safety Checks Essex
Commercial Oven Repair Essex
Give Essex Heating Services a call now on 01376 516513
E-mail: – essexheatingservices@googlemail.com
The Power of a MagnaClean
December 10, 2009 by carl
We were contacted recently by a customer who was having problems with his Central Heating System.
“The Radiators upstairs are roasting and the ones downstairs are freezing cold, the one in the Hall Way has never worked”!
After visiting the customer we found out that the system had not been serviced in over 8 years. The Water Circulator (commonly called the Pump) was very noisy and working under stress at it’s highest setting. The three port valve – used to switch the hot water in the primary circuit between the Central Heating or Hot Water circuit or both had also seized.
It was agreed to power flush the system and use a sludge remover. To dose the system with an inhibitor to reduce oxidization, replace the water circulator and three port valve and fit a MagnClean to protect the system and keep it working at optimum efficiency.
What is a MagnaClean?
A MagnaClean is a proven, high efficiency, full flow, magnetic filter designed by a Heating Engineer, that will remove virtually 100% of suspended black iron oxide. This is really important, because the natural process of black iron oxide build up soon impairs performance and eventually clogs the boiler and radiators. These particles bond to all of the system components causing premature failure and contaminate the boiler heat exchanger and pipework. Needless to say the boiler and circulator have to work harder and harder – this means you are paying for heat that is going no where. In other words money is flying out of the window!
At Essex Heating Services we have made it a practice to fit a MagnaClean on all new installations. We recommend that if you haven’t got one fitted to your system, that you consider having one fitted when you have your boiler serviced.
Can be maintained by the Customer
Its very simple for the customer to clean the MagnaClean on a regular basis see below: -
- Lock off the two valves with the small spanner provided
- Remove the top of the canister with the spanner provided
- Remove the Magnet from the plastic collar
- Wash the iron oxide under the tap
- Insert the Magnet back into the plastic collar
- Insert the unit back into the canister
- Screw the lid back on
- Open the two valves
Bleed the canister using a radiator key form the top of the canister
Have a look at the pictures to give you an idea.
Even after a 4 hour power flush the MagnaClean will still be able to pull particles out of the system. It really is an amazing piece of kit.
Needless to say the customer now has a Central Heating System that functions as it was designed to, giving heat throughout the house including the the Hall Radiator.
If you would like to have a MagnaClean fitted to your Central Heating System give us a call at : -
Essex Heating Services
01376 516513
essexheatingservices@googlemail.com
www.essexheatingservices.co.uk
MagnaClean before washing with Tap Water
MagnaClean before washing with Tap Water
Collar removed from the Magnet as seen on the side
After cleaning simply slide Collar back onto Magnet. It only goes on one way.
Collar removed from the Magnet as seen on the side
After cleaning simply slide Collar back onto Magnet. It only goes on one way.
Checking Gas Rates and Heat Inputs – Natural Gas
November 3, 2009 by carl
CHECKING GAS RATES AND HEAT INPUTS (M3)
NATURAL GAS
Where the gas meter records the gas consumption in cubic metres the following procedure should be used.
Gas Rate Procedure Meter Measuring in m3
The following procedure is just one method of calculating gas rate: -
- Turn all the appliances OFF.
- Record the meter reading. (example shows a reading of 00048.104m3)
- Turn the appliance under test to FULL ON.
- At the same time as turning the appliance on start recording the time
- When exactly two minutes have elapsed record the meter reading. (example shows a reading of 00048.188m3)
- Subtract the first reading from the second reading. This will give you the volume of gas passed in m3.
Gas rate over two minutes: -
| = | 48.188 |
| -48.104 | |
| = | 00.084 m3 |
Therefore the Gas Rate over 1 minute
| = | 00.084 m3 ÷ 2 |
| = | 0.042m3 |
So to calculate the hourly consumption, the gas rate for 1 minute is multiplied by the number of minutes in an hour.
Therefore Gas Rate/hour
| = | 0.042 x 60 |
| = | 2.52m3/hr |
We can convert this figure to cubic feet by multiplying the figure by 35.37.
Therefore 2.52 x 35.37 = 89.1324ft3/hr
Gross Heat Input = 89.1324 x 1040 = 92697 Btu/hr (27.16 KW)
To assist in the process, the chart below has been configured to provide an easy reference. It is based on a GROSS CV of 38.79MJ/m3 (1040 Btu/ft3). So in our example over a two minute period 0.084m3 is used, look at the table below for 0.080 = 2.40 m3/hr (25.8KW) and 0.004 = 0.12m3/hr (1.3KW). Add the two together 2.40 + 0.12 = 2.52m3/hr and a gross input of
25.8 + 1.3 = 27.1KW
|
GAS USED in 2 Minutes |
HOURLY RATE EQUIVALENT |
EQUIVALENT HEAT INPUT |
||
|
M3 |
M3 |
Ft3 |
kW |
Btu/hr |
|
0.001 |
0.03 |
1.06 |
0.3 |
1100 |
|
0.002 |
0.06 |
2.12 |
0.6 |
2200 |
|
0.003 |
0.09 |
3.18 |
1.0 |
3300 |
|
0.004 |
0.12 |
4.24 |
1.3 |
4400 |
|
0.005 |
0.15 |
5.31 |
1.6 |
5500 |
|
0.006 |
0.18 |
6.37 |
1.9 |
6600 |
|
0.007 |
0.21 |
7.43 |
2.3 |
7700 |
|
0.008 |
0.24 |
8.49 |
2.6 |
8800 |
|
0.009 |
0.27 |
9.55 |
2.9 |
9900 |
|
0.010 |
0.30 |
10.61 |
3.2 |
11000 |
|
0.020 |
0.60 |
21.22 |
6.4 |
22000 |
|
0.030 |
0.90 |
31.83 |
9.7 |
33000 |
|
0.040 |
1.20 |
42.44 |
12.9 |
44000 |
|
0.050 |
1.50 |
53.06 |
16.1 |
55000 |
|
0.060 |
1.80 |
63.67 |
19.3 |
65900 |
|
0.070 |
2.10 |
74.28 |
22.5 |
76900 |
|
0.080 |
2.40 |
84.89 |
25.8 |
87900 |
|
0.090 |
2.70 |
95.50 |
29.0 |
98900 |
|
0.100 |
3.00 |
106.11 |
32.3 |
109800 |
|
0.200 |
6.00 |
212.22 |
64.4 |
219700 |
Note: – Essex Heating Services accepts no liability for the accuracy of this table and the figures that it contains. You should check the data before using it to carry out any adjustments. (Please refer to the Gas Regulations before implementation – this is your responsibility).
Water Heater Horror Story!
October 30, 2009 by carl
It’s not every day that you feel compelled to write about a situation that has come to your attention that is extremely dangerous and life threatening, but today is one of those days.
Essex Heating Services was asked to look at a Water Heater (Main Multi Point BF) for a commercial operation that was not firing up. The Owner of the establishment said that the unit had stopped working the day before and that an engineer had been back today (which would have been Tuesday 27 October 2009). When the engineer left he said that it was working ok.
Needless to say it wasn’t and could not have been!
When we took the casing off we could not believe the state of the unit. Have a look for yourself at the pictures we took. The front of the unit had been packed with chunks of Fire Proofing that was loose all around the inside of the case.
You have to ask yourself, “Why would an engineer leave a unit in this condition knowing it was unsafe and a potential death trap?” It left us speechless. Someone could have been killed due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning or the place could have burnt down.
We issued a warning notice to the owner and isolated the Gas and Water supply to the appliance. After discussion with the owner it was decided to replace the water heater with a new one.
We keep pointing out time and time again to make sure that the Gas Engineer who is carrying out work for you is Gas Safe Registered. Ask to see his card and take a note of his Gas Safe Number. This is for your protection.
Contact Essex Heating Services to have your Commercial or Domestic Appliances: -
Serviced
Repaired
Maintained
Replaced
01376 516513
07717 748507
essexheatingservices@googlemail.com