10 May 2022 by viva training
Air Source Heat Pumps FAQs
Frequently asked questions about air source heat pumps. We also provide additional resources at bottom of page. What Is a Heat Pump and Its Purpose?
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19 April 2022 by viva training
New ‘Heat Pump Hub’ Opened in Halifax
Viva Training, based in Halifax, has become West Yorkshire’s first Sustainable Homes Centre (SHC), partnering with leading heat pump manufacturer, Daikin, to provide a ‘hub’
12 April 2022 by viva training
How To Check a Hall Effect Receiver
Our latest episode from the boiler studio and Viva Training trainer Roy Fugler looks at how to check a hall effect receiver on a Potterton
5 April 2022 by viva training
How To Check a Diverter Motor Without a Multimeter
In this video Viva Training’s Roy Fugler shows you how to check the diverter motor on a boiler without using a multimeter. WARNING – This
31 March 2022 by viva training
Goodbye RHI – It’s Time for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme!
Today (1 April) is the start of the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) in the England and Wales, offering business opportunities for heat pump engineers and
22 March 2022 by viva training
Renewable Home Energy Amidst Rising Energy Prices
Consumers in the United Kingdom are facing an unprecedented increase in energy prices. In a country where people felt protected by price caps on gas
9 March 2022 by Richard Firth
How To Put a Boiler Into Chimney Sweep Mode
Richard Firth here and we’re in the boiler studio at Viva Training. We have been working on something really special for you we’ve put together
18 February 2022 by Richard Firth
What is the ECO Scheme?
The Energy Company Obligation (ECO) Scheme was launched in 2013 to make large energy companies more responsible for the warmth of their customers. The current
18 February 2022 by Richard Firth
What is the Boiler Upgrade Scheme?
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme was announced in October 2021 as part of the Heat and Buildings Strategy – the government’s plan to decarbonise homes and
9 February 2022 by Richard Firth
Halifax’s Sustainable Homes Centre Launch – 3rd March
We are thrilled to announce that Viva Training will be playing host to a Daikin Sustainable Homes Centre, providing an important ‘heat pump hub’ for
8 February 2022 by Richard Firth
Gas Engineer Courses for Beginners
VIVA Training runs a Managed Learning Programme (MLP) for beginners to the gas industry. This gas engineer course for beginners usually takes around 15 weeks,
26 January 2022 by Richard Firth
Renewable Energy Sources for Your Home
Renewable energy comes from natural resources, such as the sun, wind, water, and geothermal heat. These sources are renewable because they can be replenished over