New Baxi Bermuda BBU HE – the Back Boiler is back!
Now I am talking over 40 years ago when Baxi first launched the Baxi Bermuda Back Boiler. Yep, back in the “good old days”, boilers were big bulky things that sat behind your fire (that’s probably why they called them “back boilers”, isn’t that clever?). The Baxi Bermuda Back Boiler was reliable and practical, and occupied over 80% of households within the UK, it was that popular! Back in 2005 however, changes to Part L Building Regulations meant that only high efficiency boilers could be installed………….so the Baxi Bermuda Back Boiler was no more! 
But wait, don’t cry just yet……
A vast majority of households today still rely on their back boiler, but when back boilers needed to be replaced, it was an expensive and painful task. Pipe work had to be re-sited, walls redecorated and a new wall hung boiler installed in another part of the home, taking up valuable cupboard space. Oh the horror of it all!! Well some really clever chap at Baxi sat down one day (or he could have been standing) and said “Why don’t we just bring the Baxi Bermuda back? That way these poor souls who have to replace their old back boiler, can do it with ease and not end up bald from stress!” So they have! (You can smile again now…… 
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Introducing the new Baxi Bermuda BBU HE Back Boiler – Now a fully condensing Sedbuk Band A Rated back boiler, it is just as efficient as any other boiler on the market today, with a heat output of 15kW (51,180 BTU’s), and fully compliant with the current legislation. So if you do have to replace your back boiler, you can now do so without demolishing your house.
Not only that, but Baxi have also combined the Baxi Bermuda Back Boiler with a range of beautiful Valor Fire Fronts, from their Valor Fires. The Valor Fire Front range consists of both traditional and modern designs with an LFE (living flame effect) illumination, guaranteed to easily blend in and enhance your current decor.
So if your back boiler does end up going bump this winter, then there is no need to panic and start hammering down your living room walls….because Baxi have saved the day! And not only do you get a highly efficient new boiler (which will save you pennies on your bills); you also get a fancy new fire to go with it. What more could you ask for? (the answer to that is nothing so don’t be greedy!) 
Further information on the Baxi Bermuda BBU HE Back Boiler can be found at PlumbNation. Simply visit http://www.plumbnation.co.uk/site/back-boilers/
Gas Safe Register – if they’re not registered then they’re not safe
What is it?
As from 1 April 2009, the Gas Safe Register is the new recognised gas safety authority in Great Britain and the Isle of Man.
Replacing the renowned CORGI Gas Registration Scheme, this register is designed to protect you from dangerous gas work being carried out on your property. It therefore prevents non-registered or unqualified engineers from carrying out gas installations such as Boilers and fires, or even gas repairs on existing appliances. In fact, by law, anyone carrying out such work within your property should be registered on the Gas Safe Register. So even if they are fully qualified, if they aren’t registered, they are still considered illegal.
How to spot a “Cowboy”
Unqualified or incompetent engineers are most commonly referred to as “Cowboys”, but it isn’t easy recognising one on the off-set (funnily enough they don’t turn up on your doorstep via horseback or wearing a cowboy hat shouting “Yi-haa!”). However, thanks to the new Gas Safe Register, it is simple to spot a “cowboy” before you allow them to start any work in your home.
Anyone registered on the Gas Safety Register must by law produce a Gas Safe Registered ID Card upon request. This ID card must show the following:
- Photographic ID
- Unique registration number
- Yellow “Gas Safe Register” Logo
- Type of gas work they are qualified to do printed on the rear of the card. (if the type of work they are carrying out is not printed, then they are not legally qualified to do it)
If you are still unsure then the Gas Safe Register offer a “check” service, so by entering the engineers registration number online it will verify the details on his registration ID card, or alternatively you can also call them direct and they can tell you over the phone. It really is that easy.
The Gas Safe Register contact details are available at PlumbNation, just visit www.plumbnation.co.uk and click the Useful Contacts section.
Why is it so important to use someone who is Gas Safe Registered?
You may not realise it, but having any type of gas work carried out within your home can be dangerous if not completed by a qualified or competent engineer. Illegal gas work can lead to gas leaks, fire explosions and exposure to lethal carbon monoxide, therefore putting not only putting yourself at risk but also your family and friends.
The Gas Safe Register ensures that all registered engineers are fully qualified to carry out gas work safely and securely.
Since its launch in April 2009 the Gas Safe Register has been cracking down on illegal gas work, with a recent study showing a quarter of a million illegal gas jobs being carried out each year, and it estimates that 7,500 illegal engineers are working without the skills or the qualifications to carry out gas work. Pretty scary stuff! That is why the Gas Safe Register have an investigation team searching out illegal gas fitters all over the country, who are not registered.
But it isn’t just un-registered engineers who are being targeted, any engineers who are in fact registered on the Gas Safe Register who are carrying out work that they aren’t qualified to do, are also under attack. So even though they are qualified to install a Gas Boiler, they are not necessarily qualified to install a Gas Fire.
It may all seem a bit melodramatic and over the top, and you have known Bob from down the road for years and after all he is cheap – but it doesn’t mean he’s safe.
So make sure Bob has a Gas Safe Register ID Card with a picture of him smiling away next to his registration number. Not only that, make sure Bob is actually qualified to fit your new gas fire or install your new combi boiler, because if he isn’t then you shouldn’t be using him, and you should report him to the Gas Safe Register.
But don’t let on it was you who reported him or you can say goodbye to your friendship with Bob from down the road, and don’t expect any more invites for Sunday dinner either.
PlumbNation strongly recommend that if you have had any gas work carried out within your property within the last 6 months, that you nominate your property for a free Gas Safety check which will be carried out by the Gas Safe Register. Again the contact details for the Gas Safe Register are available at www.plumbnation.co.uk.
PlumbNation Boiler Packs
PlumbNation Boiler Packs – its Official!
Boiler Packs are now available on PlumbNation including Combi Boiler Packs, Regular Boiler Packs and System Boiler Packs.
PlumbNation has recently launched a range of Boiler Pack Offers – specially for all our great customers!
The Baxi Duotec Combi Boilers are one of our most popular Combination Boiler Pack Offers, not only because its such a bargain, but its a really great boiler as well!
http://www.plumbnation.co.uk/site/baxi-duotec–28he-combi-boiler-pack–inc-boiler–flue—clock-/
Yes that’s right, we were sat around one day thinking about how pants this credit crunch is and thought “Hey, why don’t we offer our customers even more saving by doing some special offer Boiler and Flue Packs?” So we did! Not only that, we even threw in a clock on a couple of them too, because we were feeling a little too generous that day and got carried away.
We have also used our most popular Boiler manufacturers, including Baxi, Worcester, Glow worm, Potterton and Vaillant (just to name a few). We know you love their boilers (but not in the kissy kissy way because that’s just wrong!), so if you wanted a Worcester Greenstar 28i Junior Combi Boiler, or you fancy a bit of a Glow worm Flexicom CX Combi Boiler (ohh yeah baby!) then it just doesn’t get any better that this really does it, because not only do you get the boiler, you also get a flue kit and all at a bargain price!! Brilliant you say? Yes we know, that’s why we thought of it
http://www.plumbnation.co.uk/site/glow-worm/
Buying a Combi Boiler Pack (from PlumbNation of course), or a Regular Boiler Pack, or even a System Boiler Pack, is also very very easy to do!! We know how confusing it can be when you see all the accessories, and the 1001 types of boiler flue kits and boiler timers that are available, so we put together a little Boiler Pack consisting of the boiler, the standard flue kit and a timer (some don’t come with a timer though…so you just get the Boiler and the Flue, which is still a great offer so stop moaning)
So with one click of your mouse or maybe two…….Tadaa! One Baxi Duotec Combi Boiler Pack all bought and paid for, and on its way to you in the back of a little PlumbNation Van.
As the Meerkats would say…Simples
Mira Platinum Digital Mixer Shower
Mira Platinum Digital Mixer Showers
The Mira Platinum Digital Shower is now available from PlumbNation
PlumbNation are now proud suppliers of the New Mira Platinum Digital Wireless Mixer Shower. The Mira Platinum is fast becoming one of our most popular and fastest selling Mira Showers.
The fabulous and wonderful PlumbNation (that’s us) only actually launched this shower just over a week ago and it has already selling like hot cakes….thats if you are a fan of hot cakes otherwise its just selling because its a blooming good shower!!
Let me tell you a little more about it (if you dont believe me, you will after this I am certain!)….
The New Mira Platinum Digital Shower at PlumbNation is a beautifully designed digital mixer shower that comes complete with the New Mira 360m shower head. Not only is the Mira Platinum Shower stunning, it is also available in four individual designs, enabling flexible and easy installation. So you have no excuse not to buy one…..the old ”oh it won’t fit” excuse just won’t wash with us! ..get it? Won’t wash?!…ok moving on………….
The Mira 360m Shower Head offers four unique spray options, giving you a different showering experience every time you shower! Not only that, the Flipstream technology means that at the simple flip of the shower head, your spray changes. So whether you want a soft, soothing shower, with the “Cloud” spray, or and intense, breathtaking downpour with the “Storm” option, the Mira 360m Shower head will satisfy you everytime.
Want to know something else about the Mira Platinum Digital Shower? – Its Wireless too! Yep you got it, it comes with a wireless controller that can be placed up to 10 meters away. So when you wake up in the morning, you can actually switch on your shower from your bedroom, even from your own bed, which I personally think down right lazy, but hey why not live the life of luxury if the options there!
So there you have it! The Mira Platinum Shower is certainly one to consider……but I would do more than consider one, I would just actually just buy one from PlumbNation and get it over and done with. Go on….you know you want too!
Oh and did I mention it was available from PlumbNation, Yes that’s right you can get it from PlumbNation, just pay us and we will send you one its that easy!
New Blog
PlumbNation have launched a brand new Blog so we can keep you up to date on all of our latest products and reviews.
