What is district heating? District heating, sometimes known as a ‘heat network’, is the delivery of heat from a centralised energy centre. It is designed to connect multiple buildings or zones to the same heat network, then distributes the heat through highly insulated pipe to the different users.  In most cases there is a heating interface unit (HIU) or heat… read more

Is it lights out for your business? Although mercury can be considered as one of the most dangerous environmental pollutants, the RoHS Directive has previously allowed some exemptions for the use of mercury in certain light sources. The EU commission revised these exemptions outlined in Annex III of the Directive earlier this year, making some amendments to the use of… read more

What is irrigation? The National Geographic’s definition of irrigation is “to water crops by bringing in water from pipes, canals, sprinklers, or other man-made means, rather than relying on rainfall alone.” Installing an irrigation system is an effective way of applying controlled amounts of water to land to assist the growing of plants, crops and greens.   Why is it… read more

On the 30th June 2022, The Electric Vehicle (Smart Charge Points) Regulations 2021 will come into force in England, Scotland and Wales.   Why do we need new regulations?  Over recent years, the nation has seen a huge increase in people opting for a cleaner and greener lifestyle with electric vehicles – and is not slowing down anytime soon! Domestic and… read more

The regulations for servicing biomass boilers accredited to the RHI (Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme) have changed from 1st April 2022. Biomass boilers must now be serviced by an approved HETAS engineer and they must meet the HETAS 030 Biomass Maintenance Standard.   What is HETAS? HETAS is a non-profit organisation which is committed to helping people make cleaner and safer… read more

March 2022 marks 50 years of GlenFarrow!   From a one-man start-up to a company with over 40 employees and 6 core departments, GlenFarrow is very different to the small heating and irrigation company it started as in 1972. One thing though has not changed, despite relocations and name changes, our commitment to bringing industry-leading, quality products to our customers.… read more

As all businesses are slowly going back to work after the COVID-19 outbreak, it is more important than ever to make sure electrical appliances in the work place are in a safe, working order. According to the HSE (Health and Safety Executive), 1017 people have been injured, including fatal injuries, due to unsafe electrical hazards at work in the last… read more

You may not have heard of or know what a hydraulic hose is unless you are familiar with the hydraulic industry. However, hydraulic hoses are one of the main components that help keep our country operating! Within a hydraulic design, hoses are a vital and are what millions of people rely on in the commercial and industrial sector every day.  … read more

  We are excited to introduce two new products for our biomass department.  Over the past couple of months we have been developing new biomass products for customers to enhance their biomass systems and get the most out of their biomass boiler.   GF auto-feed   Maximise your heat generation and RHI (Renewable Heat Incentive) payments with a GF auto-feed.… read more

We all know what a nightmare a blocked drain can be for both commercial and domestic properties. Not only is there unwanted stress, but also associated costs that come along with a drain blockage. However, if blockages are spotted early on you increase your chances of preventing a more serious problem developing.   What causes drains to block?   Drain blockages… read more