Firebird HVO Partnership
We are thrilled to announce that Firebird has partnered with Karl Henry, the well known personal training and fitness coach. Through this partnership, Karl has been trialling HVO in his own home. Prior to starting on HVO, Karl’s heating system was totally upgraded and his two boilers were replaced with a Firebird 44kW Envirogreen Popular. Karl has been blown away by the efficiency and effectiveness of his new heating system and estimates that he is saving around 35%.
As you know HVO, or Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil, is a sustainable and renewable alternative to traditional heating oil. With Karl’s help, we hope to raise consumer awareness of HVO and encourage more people to try it in their homes. We are firm believers that HVO is a massive part of the solution for Ireland to reach its 2030 Climate Action plan goals.
Useful Summer Boiler Tips for your Customers
By encouraging customers to have their boiler serviced during the summer months, they can ensure that it is ready to go when the heating season begins, and avoid any unexpected problems or breakdowns that could leave them without heat during the colder months.
It is generally a good idea to advise customers to switch their boiler on once a month during the summer to ensure that the motors and pumps don’t seize up. Here are some reasons why:
- Prevents mechanical problems: If the boiler sits unused for an extended period of time, the motors and pumps can seize up due to lack of use. By turning on the boiler once a month during the summer, the parts keep moving and prevent them from seizing up.
- Reduces the risk of breakdowns: Regular use of the boiler during the summer can help to identify any potential issues that may have arisen during the off-season. This can help customers to address any problems early and prevent breakdowns or other issues when they need the boiler to be functioning properly in the winter.
- Maintains efficiency: Regular use of the boiler can help maintain its efficiency by ensuring that all components are working as they should. This can help customers save money on heating costs and ensure that the boiler is operating at its optimal level when it’s needed most. It’s always a good idea to let customers know to consult with you for guidance on how to properly maintain and care for your boiler.
Public Energy Awareness event
We were delighted to have been invited to the Public Energy Awareness event that took place in Leitir Móir, Connemara at the end of April, it was a very informative evening.
At a recent Údarás na Gaeltachta board meeting, support was approved for the Islands District Council, to adapt a building for the development of a training centre in the retrofitting of a building in Casla, Connemara. Training courses in retrofitting will be provided, as well as courses focused on lean management, waste management and sustainability in retrofitting. The courses will be made available to contractors, working men and women and unemployed people who want to work in the field of retrofitting. The Islands District Council has already received funding of €110,000 under the Galway Wind Park Major Project Fund for the development of the Retrofit Centre.
https://udaras.ie/…/tacaiocht-ceadaithe-do-chomhairle…/
Bhí an-athas orainn a bheidh i Leitir Móir an mí seo chaite don oiche poblaí chun daoine a chur ar an eolas ó thaobh fuinneamh agus “retrofits”.
Irish Classes
We are delighted to be back doing Irish classes here at Firebird. Rachel Ní Riada from Cúil Aodha is our teacher this year and the classes are very interesting and great fun. We would like to thank Udarás na Gaeltachta for their support of the Irish classes as well as Eibhlín Ní Lionáird, Oifeageach Pleanála Teanga Mhuscraí.
Tá an-athas orainn a bheith ar ais ag foghlaim Gaeilge i Firebird. Is ea Rachel Ní Riada ár muinteoir i mbliaina agus tá na ranganna an-suimiúil agus bionn craic maith againn. Ba mhaith linn ár buíochas a gabháil le Údarás na Gaeltachta agus Eibhlín Ní Lionáird, Oifeageach Pleanála Teanga Mhuscraí as ucht an tacaíocht dos na ranganna seo.
Upcoming Trade Shows and Events
We are excited to announce that Firebird will be attending several trade shows and events this year, and we hope to see you there! Our first stop will be at the Cork Summer Show on June 17th and 18th in the Showgrounds, Curaheen. Next, we will be at PlumbEx Dublin on September 6th and 7th at the RDS. This is one of Ireland’s leading trade events for the plumbing and heating industry, and we can’t wait to connect with you all there.
Finally, we will be attending the Ploughing Championships on September 19th, 20th, and 21st at Ratheniska. This is one of the most highly anticipated events in the agricultural calendar, and we are excited to showcase our range of heating products to a wider audience. We hope to see you at one of these events and look forward to catching up with you soon.
