ASSOCIATION NEWS
THE AMALGAMATED PLUMBING AND HEATING CONTRACTORS OF IRELAND SEND THEIR CONDOLENCES TO THE RESIDENTS OF CREESLOGH AND MAKE OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS… News from the APHCI
A s we move into the dark residents of Creeslogh in Donegal and the tragedy that has decimated their community, especially with the families whose loved ones were taken from them or seriously injured. It is said that time is a great healer, and we hope that winter evenings, our thoughts and sympathies are with the everyone will regain the strength to move on with their lives. We hope that the investigations can pinpoint the exact cause to eliminate the possibility of a reoccurrence elsewhere. PLUMBEX Thanks to all who visited us at our stand at PLUMBEX, it was an excellent show and well worth a visit. We had a very busy two days, and it was great to reconnect with the old guard while welcoming the many new faces interested in coming on board. SGS IRELAND Following a tender process, the CRU appointed SGS Ireland as the single Safety Supervisory Body (SSB) that
will operate the Safe Electric and RGI Schemes from January 2023. They will also operate the Electrical (Safe Electric) scheme. We would like to thank the outgoing operators who have guided the scheme from day one to date for a job well done. We also take this opportunity to welcome SGS and look forward to meeting with them. The transition will be almost seamless and there will be no change as far as gas installers are concerned. EVERY LITTLE HELPS Winter is upon us, and the cost of heat and energy is a real issue this year. Thankfully, we can all identify minor and cost-effective ways of saving a little, from ensuring that radiators in unused rooms are off to dialling down the boiler thermostat by 5 or 10 degrees. Other suggestions include insulating pipework in unheated areas, servicing the boiler, adding extra attic insulation and draft excluders to doors and windows, leaving the boiler on for long enough to make a difference, closing unused chimneys, and turning
off unused appliances. Those who can afford to will look into upgrading their insulation and heating systems but unfortunately, they are the minority. SAFETY ALWAYS We have a few working weeks before Christmas, the time we all refer to as the “silly season.” Just remember, “keep safe and work safely. Safety is a frame of mind 24 hours a day, every day.” If you are either a sole trader or a larger contractor in the plumbing, heating, ventilation, or allied trades don’t forget to take a few minutes to join the APHCI. Standards, laws, and regulations in the sector are changing fast and the industry needs a strong voice, backed by a strong membership. For further information, contact Richie Burke at M: +353 (0)86 327 9112 www.aphci.ie Join the APHCI
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