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Mini LPG grids feed rural site


Luxury housing developer Burrington Estates has brought round-the-clock power to two of its off-grid residential developments by installing centralised LPG supplies


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he two sites, Trispen Meadows (85 homes) and Shortlanesend (28 homes), are both set in the rural are of Truro in Cornwa


properties. With no acces


required a dependable, powerful off-grid alternative. AspokespersonforBu


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all and include a range of two to four- bed ss to mains gas in the area, both sites


s urrington Estates, said: “With over 100


homes to power between the two developments, we needed to make sure the energy supply could keep up with the demands modern family life. Instal ling communal Flogas LPG hubs mea we could provide a contin


sof ant


homes’ heating, cooking and hot water needs – all from one centralised storage facility. It also allowed each home to have own smart gas meter, so residents could be billed based on actual readings, rather than estimates.”


nuous supply of energy to meet all the a


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Burrington Estates opted for LPG because it helped meet new- build SAP efficiency requirements: “We pride ourselves on ma


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Too to an installer’s toolkit


All registered Gas Safe engineers can nowl access the app for freewh ch has seen a surge in i its usage, with over 10,000 new installers using the app s nce the announcement. Users can expect to receive benefits including joining an active online community on hand to assistwith tips, tricks and workarounds and being able to quickly access a library of thousands of manuals.


A l registered Gas Safe engineers can now access the app for free which has seen a surge ini ts usage,with over 10,000 newinstallers using the app since the announcement. Users can expect toi receive benefits including joining an active online community on hand to assist with tips, tricks and workarounds and being able to quickly access a


Heating engineers can also access Gas App’s bespoke quoting software, enabling themto send business branded quotes and estimates in a matter of minutes. The app then keeps a record of previous quotes alongwith the customer’s details and the products specified, enabling simple


Heating engineers can also access Gas App’s bespoke quoting software, enabling them to send business branded quotes and estimates in a


of previous quotes along with the customer’s details and the products specified, enabling simple paperless reminders and documents for invoicing. paperless reminders and documents for invoicing. The app also hosts awide range of interactive


The app also hosts a wide range of interactive digital forms, varying fromdomestic job sheets, digital forms, varying from domestic job sheets,


aking ncommunities,soitwasimportant


for us to opt for a lower carbon option than other fossil fuels. We had used LPG on some of ou


ur other schemes in Cornwall,


so we knew that by installing miniature LPG grids, our newer developments could rely on an efficient, affordable and cleaner supply.”


The 85-home Trispen Meadows development is now powered by eight two-tonne LPG bulk tan


they always have access to ener valuable space. For residents, th two-tonne bulk tanks – also kep The smaller 28-home developm and completely out of sight in a


nks, which are buried underground


ment at Shortlanesend, has three public area at the south of the site.


rgy as and when they need it. Each hese large storage tanks mean tdiscreetlyunderground,saving


monitors supply. This alerts Flogas when supply falls below 45%, and automatically arranges for a top-up delivery.


ools of the trade


iith specialist merchant Wolseley recently announcing a headline sponsorship of


th specialistmerchantWolseley recently announcing a headline sponsorship of Gas App, it has become a useful addition


gas inspection and landlord gas safety records, Legionnaires’ risk assessments, warning notices andmore. Installers choosewhich formthey wish to fill in, enter step by step detailswithin


Legionnaires’ risk assessments,warning notices and more. Installers choose which form they wish to fill in, enter step by step details within the app and an electronic copy of the form will be generated. This can then be emailed to the


and current obs or to discuss questionsi


and current jobs orj to d scuss questions with other experts when try ng to


be generated. This can then be emailed to the customer, with the installer’s copy of the form saved under the customer’s name. Installers can also set reminders so that an automatic email is generated and sent to the customer, reminding them that their annual inspection is due. Gas App users also have access to Toolbox, which includes everything an installer needs for referencing on a job. From pipe sizing calculators and manuals for thousands of products and appliances to installation videos and a list of technical support contacts, the app serves as an


With over 50,000 members already using the app, installers are able to communicatewith one another to share pictures and videos of previous


when trying toi reso ve an issue. resolve an issue.l I Installers can also enter their work toi


nstallers can also enter the rwork to


saved under the customer’s name. Installers can also set reminders so that an automatic email is generated and sent to the customer, reminding themthat their annual inspection is due. Gas App users also have access to Toolbox, which includes everything an installer needs for referencing on a job. Frompipe sizing calculators andmanuals for thousands of products and appliances to installation videos and a list of technical support contacts, the app serves as an encyclopaedia of all things heating and plumbing. With over 50,000members already using the app, installers are able to communicate with one another to share pictures and videos of previous


the app s Talent Show competition — a


monthly giveaway for


monthly giveaway for the best work, voted by Gas App members. On the flip side, On the flip side,


there’s also a monthly Horror Show giveaway for users to upload pictures of themost shockingwork


Products and tools are also up for grabs in the member benefits section. Leading manufacturers offer promotions on everything fromdiscounted trade insurance, reduced price testing equipment


er promotions on everything from discounted trade insurance, reduced price testing equipment and a range of training courses.


users to upload pictures of the most shocking work done by rouge traders. done by rouge traders.


the app’s Talent Show’ competition—a


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June 2020


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