PHAM NEWS | APRIL 2024 News Review 9 Winning colleges revealed


The Worshipful Company of Plumbers (WCoP) has announced six apprentices from colleges across the UK to receive equip- ment bursaries as they begin their careers in the plumb- ing industry. The winners are from


colleges across the country, including Dundee and Angus Kingsway College, Borders College, St Helens Green Energy Centre, Windsor Forest – Langley


Campus, South Lanarkshire College, and Kendal College.


Each winner will


receive £1,000 in vouchers for tools and equipment from Monument Tools,


the designer, manu- facturer and supplier of professional grade tools


for the industry. The tools


and equipment Bursary scheme, sponsored by Monument Tools and City & Guilds, has been run- ning for over two decades.


Extra benefits for heat pump installers


Heat pump installers who qualify to join Viessmann’s newly launched VIPartner loyalty scheme stand to benefit from a host of rewards. VIPartner builds on the company’s established VPlus incentive programme, which offers points on purchases from all of its products when they are registered through its portal. VIPartner offers MCS-registered installers fitting a minimum of five


Call to charities to make their nominations


Bedfordshire-based Burton Smith Plumbing & Heating is appealing to registered charities to nominate a deserving cause in need of a free gas boiler service.


It will also include the installation


and testing of a carbon monoxide (CO) alarm, and the company is appealing to charities to contact them to nominate anyone deserving of the offer, whether they be a family, a good cause or an individual.


The initiative comes as Coronation Street recently showed a spotlight on the importance of CO


alarms in an episode first broadcast on 12th January, when character Aadi Alahan almost died after failing to realise that his flat’s CO detector had malfunctioned. Toby Burton (pictured), founder and managing director of Burton Smith, says: “We have experienced significant growth in the last seven years, thanks to our amazing clients, and see this as a way of contributing to the communities we serve.” Registered charities wishing to


nominate should get in touch at 01462 412 022.


Viessmann heat pumps each year a range of additional perks. These include extra VPlus points for every registered heat pump installation, qualified heat pump sales leads in their area, seven-year heat pump warranties and promotion on Viessmann’s website as a VIPartner. In addition to MCS certification,


qualifying installers are also required to complete Viessmann’s free heat pump training course and fill out a pre-qualification questionnaire. You can nominate your business to join the VIPartner loyalty scheme using the online reader link below. ◼ phamnews.co.uk/424/09


Lend your views on RPZs


Water Regs UK is seeking installer feedback on proposed changes to the approved installation method for RPZ valves, the devices used to prevent backflow of water. The regulations aim to protect drinking water by preventing contamination, waste, and misuse. The revisions would require periodic reassessment of competence for RPZ valve testers and potentially the purchase of new testing equipment. The changes are intended to address concerns about test methods and equipment accuracy, and to align the UK with established practices in countries like Australia and the USA. The consultation provides an opportunity for stakeholders to understand expectations and responsibilities and to adapt to the new requirements. The consultation period runs until 1st May 2024 and can be accessed on the link below. ◼ phamnews.co.uk/424/10


UFH solutions for every project


From big housing developments to small single-room extensions, whatever your project, Continal has the solution.


We are proud to be dedicated underfloor heating experts, trusted by our customers for over 25 years.


0333 800 1750 www.continal.co.uk YEARS


Trusted Heating Experts


Need a quote?We make it easy.


Simply scan the QR code to see all the ways you can get a quote for your UFH project.


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44  |  Page 45  |  Page 46  |  Page 47  |  Page 48