BetaTalk - The Renewable Energy and Low Carbon Heating Podcast

Send us a textIMI Hydronic training was taking place at the Guilford gas centre being set up by Tony Rees. It gave me the opportunity to speak with some of the plumbing and heating apprentices and diploma students who attend the college there. This is a 3 parter as I was able to talk to ten students in total. Here are the first three.Fantastic episode this. Learn what our next generation get up to.Support the showLearn more about heat pump heating by followingNathan on Linkedin, Twitter and BlueSky

Send us a textIMI 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 engineeringBoiler companies will have to adapt quicklyDo sites like BOXT add value to the industryWhat is The Heating HubOversizing PipeworkWill smaller boiler companies take the leadSupport the showLearn more about heat pump heating by followingNathan on Linkedin, Twitter and BlueSky

Send us a textGas 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 inspectionPersonal CO alarmsTraining issues, problems and ACSCould manufactures play a larger role in gas safetyRegardthecardSupport the showLearn more about heat pump heating by followingNathan on Linkedin, Twitter and BlueSky

Send us a textIn 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 cathedralsHow they learn and continue to learn their craftHow 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 siteSupport the showLearn more about heat pump heating by followingNathan on Linkedin, Twitter and BlueSky

Send us a textLadder and Step Ladder safety and common exam questionsSupport the showLearn more about heat pump heating by followingNathan on Linkedin, Twitter and BlueSky

Send us a textPlumbing Science and the relationship between Mass and Weight. The episode also discusses the SI Unit of measurement system. Support the showLearn more about heat pump heating by followingNathan on Linkedin, Twitter and BlueSky

Send us a textA 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 ImagingThe launch of Navien in the UKIMI TRVsCorrosionGas Training PortfoliosHeating Engineers are undervaluedShould manufacturers market themselves with purpose rather than productSupport the showLearn more about heat pump heating by followingNathan on Linkedin, Twitter and BlueSky

Send us a textRevision 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.Support the showLearn more about heat pump heating by followingNathan on Linkedin, Twitter and BlueSky

Send us a textRevision 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.Support the showLearn more about heat pump heating by followingNathan on Linkedin, Twitter and BlueSky

Send us a textRevision 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 RegulationsSupport the showLearn more about heat pump heating by followingNathan on Linkedin, Twitter and BlueSky