BetaTalk - The Renewable Energy and Low Carbon Heating Podcast

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IMI Hydronic training attracts some great engineers. Listen to Nathan chat with Al, Kevin and Jo from The Heating Hub.

Topics discussed:

• How IMI are bringing science back into heat engineering
• Boiler companies will have to adapt quickly
• Do sites like BOXT add value to the industry
• What is The Heating Hub
• Oversizing Pipework
• Will smaller boiler companies take the lead

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Gas Safety Week raises awareness within the heating industry and Nathan has been joined by Paul Hull from the Gas Safety Super Heroes and Rob Howard from Gas Safe to discuss the various topics surrounding gas safety.

Topics Discussed 

• What happens on your first gas safe inspection
• Personal CO alarms
• Training issues, problems and ACS
• Could manufactures play a larger role in gas safety
• Regardthecard

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In part one of this late night discussion Brandon, Steve and Dyfed chat about some of the practical misconceptions surrounding heat pumps, rural oil heating and MCS paperwork.

There is also talk about:

• How they all entered industry: Steve from the army, Brandon from boat building and Dyfed who nearly followed his father's footsteps - a highly regarded lead work specialist who's installed the lead roof systems on some of the UK's famous cathedrals
• How they learn and continue to learn their craft
• How photo voltaic (PV) Solar Panels and grant systems such as RHI have prevented the uptake of Solar Thermal (solarheat) which is vital for heating water cleanly 
• How it is possible to look good on a rating site

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Plumbing Science and the relationship between Mass and Weight. The episode also discusses the SI Unit of measurement system. 

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Ladder and Step Ladder safety and common exam questions

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Revision podcasts for construction, plumbing and electrical students with employability tips. Great for flip learning and evidencing differentiation.

Discusses how the CDM regulations are specific to the construction industry and help reduce accidents on site. Talks also about PPE and who is responsible for providing it.

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Revision podcasts for construction, plumbing and electrical students with employability tips. Great for flip learning and evidencing differentiation.

Discusses the Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Reporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences (RIDDOR) and the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations

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Revision podcasts for construction, plumbing and electrical students with employability tips. Great for flip learning and evidencing differentiation.

Discusses how Risk Assessments, Methods statements and Permits to Work are used to reduce accidents.

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Revision podcasts for construction, plumbing and electrical students with employability tips. Great for flip learning and evidencing differentiation. 

Discusses the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Health and Safety Policy and the difference between hazards and risks.  

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A passionate discussion about the plumbing and heating industry with Faros from Octillian Training, Tony Rees who is ex British Gas ex ATAG and an experienced FE tutor and Rob from http://www.plumbingandheatingwestsussex.co.uk 


Topics Discussed:

• Are manufacturers doing enough regarding training and should they be looking after engineers more?
• Thermal Imaging
• The launch of Navien in the UK
• IMI TRVs
• Corrosion
• Gas Training Portfolios
• Heating Engineers are undervalued
• Should manufacturers market themselves with purpose rather than product

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