Fernox launches a new CIBSE-approved commercial CPD course focusing on system water quality and efficiency standards for large heating installations.
Water treatment manufacturer Fernox has introduced a new Continuing Professional Development (CPD) module aimed at commercial heating engineers, specifiers, and installers. The course has received formal accreditation from the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) and focuses specifically on system water quality within larger-scale heating and cooling systems.
The module covers the practical and technical aspects of maintaining clean water in commercial pipework. It outlines how poor water quality directly contributes to component corrosion, energy inefficiency, and premature system failure. Key topics include standard testing protocols, chemical treatment options, and physical filtration strategies designed to keep commercial plant operating within optimal parameters.
Proper water treatment is increasingly central to meeting system longevity and efficiency standards. In commercial settings, where boiler systems and heat exchangers handle heavy operational loads, unmonitored sludge and debris significantly increase running costs. By delivering a CIBSE-approved course, Fernox aims to align installers with current industry guidance, ensuring large-scale heating infrastructure remains compliant and energy-efficient over its operational lifecycle.
What does this mean for a UK tradesperson or DIYer actually buying this kit — does it change what they should pay, buy, or watch out for?
For commercial heating engineers and sub-contractors, this updated focus highlights the need to budget for professional-grade dosing chemicals, inline magnetic filters, and monitoring kits on every major install. Purchasing managers and sole traders should ensure they factor system cleansers, inhibitors, and testing consumables directly into their initial tenders rather than treating them as optional add-ons. While domestic DIYers will not need commercial CPD accreditation, the core principle remains identical: using suitable water treatment products from merchants like Screwfix or Toolstation is essential to protect high-value equipment warranties and avoid costly system flushes down the line.
Completing updated water quality training helps commercial installers specify the correct filtration and chemical dosing setups, protecting both client infrastructure and manufacturer warranties.
Reported by HPM Magazine — original article
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