Glow-worm makes the A grade
Posted: 16th November 2009
Topics: Glow-worm
We’re delighted to report that all Glow-worm SEDBUK A rated boilers have retained their stamp of approval from the Energy Saving Trust, the UK’s leading organisation behind the promotion of activities to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
The good folk at the Energy Saving Trust (EST) recently tested a whole host of boilers currently available on the market to ensure that those endorsed by the EST, truly deserved the honour.
New criteria recently introduced has meant only the best boilers make the grade, thanks to tough technical specifications.
Our high efficiency A rated central heating boilers, including those from the Ultracom range, were all awarded the title and will retain their recommendation by the Energy Saving Trust.
Great news for us as we’re already so proud of our products, and even better for you the homeowner, because you get peace of mind that your Glow-worm boiler is super efficient and kinder to the environment. At the cutting edge of boiler efficiency, Glow-worm A rated boilers will also provide real cost benefits.
Glow-worm energy efficient boilers can help to save you up to £310* a year, compared to traditional boilers, which can make a massive difference to your bills over 15 years, the current average boiler lifespan.
As a simple guide, our A rated boilers are those operating at 90% and above, the highest possible rating. The SEDBUK rating was established by the Government and you can find more information about the scheme on their website.
To learn more from the Energy Saving Trust and to read more about which products are recommended, visit www.est.org.uk/recommended. As well as Glow-worm boilers you can also see which other household products are endorsed; from computers, to energy saving lightbulbs and fridge-freezers.
*Energy saving and consumption calculated using DEFRA data for a three bedroom semi-detached house with an old heavy weight boiler. Money saving calculated using British Gas Websaver tariff September 2009.
4 comments
Comment By: Richard
Posted: 21st November 2009
hi – are central herating is working but there is no hot water – it had been taking longer and longer to get hot water but it has now stopped completely. Pressure looks fine – any ideals?
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Posted: 23rd November 2009
Hi Richard, sorry to hear you’re having problems. Before I can help I need to know what type of your boiler you have; combi, system etc? And model?
I suspect it maybe a combi – if the plate heat exchanger (the one that provides hot water) has been progressively getting sludged up by the system water and blocked, that could well be to blame.
Let me have the necessary information – if you can – and I’ll do my best to help!
Thanks, Sally
Back to topComment By: RONALD PHILLIPS
Posted: 08th December 2009
From Ronald Phillips,
Back to topHello, In April of this year our central heating system was upgraded by Bracknell Forest Homes, the installers were a sub-contract company and Wates were the
contracter. The system worked satisfactory untill the central heating side was used due to the cold weather. Since then the boiler has intermittently been swiching off, giving a fault reading of F1. I have had wates in four times to try to rectify the problem and although they have found various faults in the system
the main fault is still present. What is happening is that the boiler will after a period of satisfactory running, suddenly start oscillating between showing the declining temperature and then showing the system pressureand seemingly try to ignite. with the result that the boiler will close down showing a reading of F1.
The boiler type is ‘FLEXICM 18 SX.
Comment By: admin
Posted: 08th December 2009
Hi Ronald
Your boiler is still in warranty so I can arrange for one of our service engineers to come out and have a look.
In order to do this I need some more information – I’ll send you a private message and if you can respond I’ll get this sorted ASAP.
Thanks, Sally
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