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Ivor Bates
Member since 07th July 2008
Occupation: Plumbing and Heating Engineer, Director of Bates Ivor Bates is the director of Bates Heating and Plumbing Limited, a plumbing and heating company established in 2001 and covering all areas of London, Docklands and Essex. Bates Heating is CORGI registered and all engineers are fully qualified and specially selected for their experience and range of skills. A 24 hour emergency plumbing service is also offered. For more information visit www.batesheating.co.uk or telephone 020 8924 3558.
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30th October 2008
As of April 2005 all new and replacement gas fired boilers were required to be the new energy efficient condensing type.
Condensing boilers produce up to 30% less Carbon Dioxide than conventional boilers and can even cut heating bills by up to 40%. He...
27th October 2008
If you have been considering having a solar heating system installed to help save money on energy bills, chances are you have put the thought to the back of your mind now that winter is here, thinking that solar heating only works during the months when t...
21st October 2008
A broken down boiler or noisy radiators that need regular bleeding usually indicate that your central heating system needs a good clean.
Before the winter sets in it is even more important to make sure your heating system is in full working order so th...
09th September 2008
With the onset of autumn, it won’t be long before householders start to switch on their heating systems. But if you leave it until the colder weather draws in to test run your system then find it is not in full working order, you could be in for the lon...
08th September 2008
It may well be time for a new boiler, but you should never jump in wallet first and buy the first thing that is offered to you. There is a lot to consider, and having a bit of background knowledge could really help. So read this new boiler guide first, th...
08th September 2008
UK gas safety watchdog CORGI is urging consumers not to cut back on essential servicing and maintenance of their gas appliances despite cost-of-living rises.
The reasoning behind their campaign hinges on the dangers of Carbon Monoxide; the silent, odo...
04th September 2008
Under floor heating (UFH) is becoming increasingly popular in homes throughout Europe and it is no wonder as its benefits for health, energy efficiency, visual appeal, space saving and cost effectiveness are vast.
Under floor heating is most commonly u...
04th September 2008
There is no getting away from the fact that your boiler has to be serviced regularly – at least once a year - so that it continues to work properly. Servicing can help to avert any potential problems before they occur. However, many people decide that e...
02nd September 2008
With the cost of living soaring to an all time high, everyone is looking to take on measures that will help them save money on household fuel bills.
Choosing the right central heating system and boiler is vital in order to balance energy efficiency aga...
17th July 2008
According to the Department of Trade and Industry, over 42,000 Active Solar Heating systems are estimated to be currently in use in UK homes and are said to be able to meet around half a users' annual domestic hot water needs.
With the growing emphasis...
17th July 2008
It’s a basic fact that plumbing and heating systems that are not regularly serviced or routinely maintained are 90% more likely to suffer breakdown, failure or blockage.
Most people will admit to ignoring heating and plumbing problems until they deve...
17th July 2008
You can probably count on one hand the number of times you have needed to call a plumber or heating engineer, and more often than not it is because there was some crisis or emergency.
And it is in those times of crisis, when you feel vulnerable, that y...
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