Fernox introduces CIBSE-approved commercial water quality CPD module

Water treatment specialist Fernox has introduced a new Continuing Professional Development (CPD) module focused on commercial system water quality. Accredited by the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE), the one-hour session is designed for heating engineers, specifiers, and commercial installers. The course is available both online and through face-to-face sessions.

Focusing on Heating System Efficiency

The new module covers essential aspects of maintaining water quality within complex commercial heating and cooling circuits. Poor water management in large-scale systems frequently leads to corrosion, limescale accumulation, and boiler failure. The training highlights diagnostic approaches, chemical treatment strategies, and filtration technologies required to maintain system efficiency and align with modern energy performance standards.

As commercial heating systems increasingly integrate low-temperature technologies such as heat pumps alongside conventional boilers, maintaining precise water chemistry has become central to preventing premature equipment breakdown and preserving manufacturer warranties.

What this means for trade heating engineers

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 heating engineers and plumbers purchasing chemical treatments, magnetic filters, and dosing pots from merchants such as Toolstation, Screwfix, or Wolseley, this focus on water quality reinforces product selection on job quotes. Using correct, accredited water treatment chemicals is not just an added extra; it directly protects expensive plant equipment. While taking the CPD itself does not alter baseline product retail prices, applying these standards helps installers specify correct fluid management packs alongside major installations, avoiding costly warranty rejections or premature component replacements down the line.

Accessing the Training

Plumbing and heating professionals looking to update their technical knowledge can book the one-hour CPD session directly through Fernox. Integrating proper water treatment protocols ensures compliance with current building services guidance while extending equipment service life.

Reported by PHPI Online — original article