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Boat Safety Scheme Certificates
Boat Safety Scheme (BSS) Examinations and Certificates Nationwide Our fully qualified BSS – Boat Safety Scheme Examiners offer nationwide services. If your boat is in need of a new BSS Certificate, we can travel to your location for an examination anywhere in England and the easy of Wales. BSS Examinations For Live-Aboard and Leisure Boats Our BSS examiners are fully Gas Safe registered for boats. Aside from leisure boats, we can therefore also offer BSS certificates for liveaboard boats. Bookings and Charges Please be aware that booking for BSS certificates are exclusively taken through a separate email address bsscertificates@gmail.com The cost for the examination is £195 and call out travel charges will depend on your location. Book your Boat Safety Scheme examination together with other boats in your area and pay only one call out charge between you. Please read our blog post on BSS certificates before booking an appointment. Bookings for BSS certificates can only be requested via email. Please note that we can only certify private boats. We cannot issue hire boat BSS certificates until further notice.
Boat LPG Certificates
Boat LPG Certificates for Inland Waterways: Ensuring Safety On Board If you are a boat owner navigating the inland waterways, safety should always be your top priority. At Marine Heating Solutions, we offer comprehensive Boat LPG Certificates specifically designed for inland waterway vessels. In this article, we’ll explore the importance of regular safety checks on boat LPG installations and why obtaining a Boat LPG Certificate is crucial for your peace of mind. Understanding the Significance of Boat LPG Certificates 1. Prioritizing Safety Boat LPG installations require careful maintenance and regular safety checks to ensure the well-being of you, your passengers, and your vessel. By obtaining a Boat LPG Certificate, you are demonstrating your commitment to safety and taking proactive measures to prevent accidents, fires, or explosions. 2. Complying with Mooring Requirements Many inland waterways marinas may require boats to hold valid Boat LPG Certificates as part of their mooring agreement. By adhering to these requirements, you not only avoid potential confrontation but also contribute to the overall safety and integrity of the waterway system. 3. Identifying Potential Risks Regular safety checks on boat LPG installations can help identify any potential risks or issues before they escalate into hazardous situations. Our…
Boat Solid Fuel Safety Certificates
Ensure Safe Sailing with Solid Fuel Appliance Certificates for Boats If you own a boat with solid fuel stoves or cooking ranges, then ensuring their safety should be a top priority. At Marine Heating Solutions, we offer Solid Fuel Appliance Certificates for boats to provide regular safety checks for your peace of mind. Let’s explore why it’s essential to stay vigilant and regularly inspect these appliances. 1. Optimal Performance: Regular safety checks and certification help ensure that your solid fuel stoves and cooking ranges operate at their best. Over time, these appliances can develop issues such as blocked flues, worn-out parts, or improper combustion, affecting their efficiency and overall performance. By scheduling routine checks, you can address these concerns promptly, allowing your appliances to maintain their optimal heating and cooking capabilities. 2. Carbon Monoxide Safety: Solid fuel appliances, if not properly maintained, can generate carbon monoxide (CO), a colorless and odorless gas that can be extremely dangerous, even fatal. Boat cabins are often enclosed spaces where the accumulation of CO can happen more quickly. Regular safety checks play a crucial role in identifying any potential CO leaks, blockages, or malfunctioning parts, preventing the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, and keeping…
Boat Diesel / Oil Appliance Certificates
Ensuring Safety on the Water: Importance of Regular Safety Checks for Boat Diesel/Oil Fire Appliances At Marine Heating Solutions, we take safety seriously, offering comprehensive safety certificates for Diesel/Oil Fire Appliances installed on boats, including stoves, cookers, and heaters. Regular safety checks for these appliances are essential for a safe and worry-free boating experience. 1. Fire Prevention and Mitigation: Diesel/Oil Fire Appliances, if not properly maintained or regularly inspected, can become potential fire hazards on boats. Regular safety checks enable timely identification of any issues, such as faulty connections, leaks, or worn-out parts, which might lead to a fire. By promptly addressing these concerns, you significantly reduce the risk of fire accidents and protect both your vessel and everyone on board. 2. Optimal Performance and Functionality: Boat Diesel/Oil Stoves, Cookers, and Heaters are essential for cooking meals and providing warmth. Regular safety checks ensure that these appliances are in optimal working condition. By identifying and resolving issues early, you guarantee efficient and safe operation, enhancing your overall boating experience. 3. Carbon Monoxide Safety: Carbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous gas that can pose a severe threat on boats, potentially leading to suffocation and even death in enclosed spaces. Diesel/Oil Fire…
Heating u0026 Cooking
In this menu we are sorting heaters and cookers by type. A manufacturer specific menu and relating pages are still under construction and will follow soon. You will also find heating and cooking appliance related blog posts below. Click through on the following like for specific pages on heaters and cookers, sorted by the type of fuel the burn. Diesel Heaters and Cookers LPG/Gas Heaters and Cookers Solid Fuel Heaters and Cookers For quotes and bookings call 07846 274926 or email us at marineheatingsolution@gmail.com
Diesel
Diesel Heaters
At Marine Heating Solutions, we offer a variety of services for diesel heaters. Our heating engineers can service your appliance with original parts and to the manufacturer’s specifications. We can also design and install new diesel heating systems from scratch. Why not speak to us about your individual heating needs today? Air Diesel Heaters Air diesel heaters supply warm air via ducts and vents throughout the boat. These are great for small vessels where fitting a stove would be impractical. Air heaters also work well as a secondary system to take the edge off chilly spring and autumn times when lighting a stove would bring too much heat. [caption id=u0022attachment_110u0022 align=u0022alignnoneu0022 width=u0022640u0022] Air diesel heaters push heated air from vents into your living areas, keeping you toasty and warm[/caption] Water Diesel Heaters Water diesel heaters can supply a central heating system with radiators and hot water storage on their own, or as an addition to engine heated calorifiers to supply hot water. These are also great for day boat and boats used only during warmer seasons, where a permanent heat source isn’t needed. [caption id=u0022attachment_111u0022 align=u0022alignnoneu0022 width=u0022640u0022] Marine water diesel heaters work much like a domestic central heating boiler, with radiators…
Diesel Stoves
Diesel Stoves Diesel stoves come in many shapes and sizes, from wall mounted to units to free standing designs. They are a middle ground between high-tech modern diesel heaters and low/no-tech solid fuel stoves. Will a diesel stove work on my boat? Marine diesel stoves work by burning the diesel. Sounds obvious, but this means they will need a flue. This should be considered carefully and placed where it will not interfere with the operation of the boat, or where the differing winds operating on a boat underway will not cause hazards. A big benefit of marine diesel stoves is that they are much cleaner in the cabin that traditional sold fuel stoves. There is no ash or coal dust to fly around with a diesel stove. Diesel is also relatively straightforward to store, it can be held in diesel tanks tucked away in the boat’s hold. What are diesel stoves like to live with? Some users of marine diesel stoves report that they initially found it challenging to get them started. On commissioning or servicing an appliance, our engineers will make sure that you feel comfortable lighting the appliance on your own. Each appliance has a slightly different method…
Diesel Cookers
Diesel Cookers Diesel cookers are fast gaining in popularity, they bring the conveniences of diesel to the galley and offer reliable cooking for many years. What are Diesel Cookers? The units look similar to gas cookers commonly found on boats, but the hob works by heating up a hot plate rather than exposed hob burners as on an LPG cooker. These hot plates are either steel, cast iron or ceramic, depending on which model is used. Similar to cooking on domestic range cookers, you do not control the heat of the range. Instead you move your pan between hotter and cooler sections of the hot plate. The ovens work in much the same way as gas ovens, some are also fan assisted. [caption id=u0022attachment_120u0022 align=u0022alignnoneu0022 width=u0022640u0022] Whether your onboard menu is Michelin calibre or sausages and mash, diesel cookers could be the right option for you.[/caption] Is a Diesel Cooker Right for Me? On most boats, the only LPG installation is for the cooker. Diesel cookers allow you to side-step this, which offers benefits of safety and of one less system to maintain. There are hob-only units available, which may suit leisure boaters or those who just want a cup of…
LPG
LPG Boilers u0026 Heaters
LPG/Gas Boilers LPG gas boilers are common on boats, mainly as a source of hot water for washing and bathing. Ensure you contact a Gas safe registered engineer, especially if your boat is residential. Your engineer must also be qualified to work on LPG for boats. Our engineers will only work on appliances and systems for which they are qualified. LPG gas boilers must be serviced regularly, most manufacturers recommend at least yearly but this should be checked with your exact model of boiler. What Marine LPG Gas Boiler is Right for me? There are two broad categories of boilers suitable for marine use, instantaneous hot water heaters and combi boilers. [caption id=u0022attachment_122u0022 align=u0022alignnoneu0022 width=u0022640u0022] LPG boilers can provide instant hot water for your boat[/caption] Instantaneous water heaters simply heat water as it flows through the boiler. This means that the hot water is instantly produced, with no waiting around for a tank to heat up. This type of LPG Boiler is better suited to smaller boats with showers. On older boats, you will find instantaneous water heaters which are not room-sealed. When an appliance is room-sealed, no Carbon Monoxide, condensation or Carbon dioxide can leak from the appliance into the…
LPG Cookers
LPG Gas Cookers Marine LPG Gas cookers come in all shapes and sizes. There is an option to suit every boat. From compact, hob only models to large range type cookers. They should be installed and serviced by a registered Gas Safe Engineer. We recommend servicing at least once a year, or more often if recommended by the manufacturer. Modern LPG cookers are much safer than those historically fitted to boats. Your cooker should have a flame failure device fitted. These work in different ways, but all switch off the supply of gas when the flame has gone out. This minimises any gas escaping from the appliance. LPG cookers are quick to heat up and are straightforward to use. The temperature control can be precise and quick to respond. [caption id=u0022attachment_123u0022 align=u0022alignnoneu0022 width=u0022640u0022] LPG cookers are popular for many reasons, adaptability being just one[/caption] What LPG Gas Cooker is Right for me? Small cookers are available for compact spaces, such as the galley area on dayboats and small yachts. These can be just hobs, some are hob plus grill and others have an oven too. The benefit of these smaller units is that they can be more easily fitted on…
Solid Fuel
Solid Fuel Stoves
Solid Fuel Cooking Ranges
Plumbing
Boat Pluming Services We Offer his page will give a quick overview of the boat plumbing services we offer. Plumbing on boats is a very different game from plumbing in other environments. We need to take into consideration set up and materials of cabins and interiors, vibrations and movement, structural integrity, storage capacity, power supply and many other things. For quotes and bookings contact us on 07846 274 926 or email marineheatingsolutions@gmail.com Fresh Water Supply As part of our work in fitting LPG, Diesel and Solid Fuel appliances, we also deal with water related plumbing. We regularly install and service back boilers and water heaters with calorifiers and wet heating systems, as well as cold and hot water supplies. We can help you find the right set up and supply capacity, suited to your boat and needs. This way you won’t get caught out in the shower with the hot water running out. Waste Water Disposal We can help you deal with your waste water and toilet waste, from plumbing in a simple sink with a skin fitting, to setting up waste tanks and pump out systems on your boat. (We don’t usually deal with sea toilets, but would be happy to see…
Appliance Refurbishment
Revamp and Renew: The Ultimate Marine Appliance Refurbishment Are you seeking to breathe new life into your marine appliances? Look no further! At Marine Heating Solutions, we specialize in the comprehensive refurbishment and reconditioning of a wide range of marine appliances, including those powered by solid fuel, LPG, and diesel. What sets us apart? We are proud to be fully certified, ensuring that our refurbishment processes adhere to the highest industry standards, guaranteeing quality work and peace of mind for our customers. To make the refurbishment process as convenient as possible, we offer a range of options. Customers can opt to mail their appliances to us, drop them off at our workshop, or make use of our hassle-free collection service. We aim to ensure that the refurbishment experience is seamless and stress-free for our valued customers. But the perks don’t end there! In addition to refurbishment, we offer the added convenience of uninstalling appliances before the refurbishment process begins, and re-installing them once the work is completed. This comprehensive service reflects our commitment to providing an all-encompassing solution for our customers’ marine appliance needs. We can refurbish any marine stove, cooker, heater, or boiler where spare parts are available. In…
Mobile Boat Welding
Mobile Welding Services for Inland Waterway Boats Welcome to our mobile welding services page dedicated to non-structural welding repairs for inland waterway boats. Our specialized team has extensive experience in MIG (Metal Inert Gas) welding and offers precise and reliable welding solutions for boats above the waterline. For quotes and bookings call 07846 274 926 or email marineheatingsolutions@gmail.com MIG Welding MIG welding, also known as Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), is a versatile welding process that utilizes a continuous wire electrode and a shielding gas to create strong and durable welds. Our team of welders is skilled in MIG welding and possesses the expertise to handle non-structural welding repairs for inland waterway boats. Non-Structural Welding Repairs Above The Waterline We specialize in non-structural mobile welding repairs above the waterline, ensuring that your boat remains in optimal condition. From fixing minor damages to carrying out precise repairs, we have the tools and knowledge to complete the job efficiently and effectively. We do not work near or below the waterline. The service is not suitable for hull repairs and over-plating. Our Services Crack and Hole Repairs Our skilled welders have the expertise to repair cracks and holes in the steel hull of your…
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