BetaTalk - The Renewable Energy and Low Carbon Heating Podcast
Nathan Gambling BetaTeach
"Nathan is brilliant at making the complicated simple..." Amber Rudd (Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change 2015-16)BetaTalk is an award winning podcast for Local Authorities, Social Housing Groups, Think Tanks, Government, Journalists, Consultants, Developers, Gas, Oil and Heat Pump engineers and the general public. It is hosted by Nathan Gambling who's family have been involved with heat pump technologies for nearly half a century. "Nathan is one of the UK's clean heat leaders, so I always watch him closely..." Chris Stark (former CEO of the Climate Change Committee and Head of UK Gov. Mission Control)The podcast features guests from the policy world as well as some of the UK's remarkable heating engineers. It discusses challenges and opportunities with decarbonised heating.
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Sep 16, 2019 • 40min
MCS and RHI Problems in Renewable Technology - a late night chat in Wales with Heating Engineers Steve, Brandon and Dyfed
Send us Fan MailIn part one of this late night discussion Brandon, Steve and Dyfed chat about some of the practical misconceptions surrounding heat pumps, rural oil heating and MCS paperwork.There is also talk about:How they all entered industry: Steve from the army, Brandon from boat building and Dyfed who nearly followed his father's footsteps - a highly regarded lead work specialist who's installed the lead roof systems on some of the UK's famous cathedralsHow they learn and continue to learn their craftHow photo voltaic (PV) Solar Panels and grant systems such as RHI have prevented the uptake of Solar Thermal (solarheat) which is vital for heating water cleanly How it is possible to look good on a rating siteSupport the showLearn more about heat pump heating by followingNathan on Linkedin, Twitter and BlueSky
Sep 11, 2019 • 8min
BetaTalk Revision H&S 3(a) Ladders and Step ladders
Send us Fan MailLadder and Step Ladder safety and common exam questionsSupport the showLearn more about heat pump heating by followingNathan on Linkedin, Twitter and BlueSky
Sep 11, 2019 • 6min
BetaTalk Revision Science 1(a) Mass, Weight and SI units of Measurement
Send us Fan MailPlumbing Science and the relationship between Mass and Weight. The episode also discusses the SI Unit of measurement system. Support the showLearn more about heat pump heating by followingNathan on Linkedin, Twitter and BlueSky
Sep 5, 2019 • 49min
Gas Training and Heating Chat with Tony Rees from Guilford College and Octillian Academy
Send us Fan MailA passionate discussion about the plumbing and heating industry with Faros from Octillian Training, Tony Rees who is ex British Gas ex ATAG and an experienced FE tutor and Rob from http://www.plumbingandheatingwestsussex.co.uk Topics Discussed:Are manufacturers doing enough regarding training and should they be looking after engineers more?Thermal ImagingThe launch of Navien in the UKIMI TRVsCorrosionGas Training PortfoliosHeating Engineers are undervaluedShould manufacturers market themselves with purpose rather than productSupport the showLearn more about heat pump heating by followingNathan on Linkedin, Twitter and BlueSky
Sep 5, 2019 • 7min
BetaTalk Revision - Health & Safety 1(a) HASAWA, Hazards and Risks
Send us Fan MailRevision podcasts for construction, plumbing and electrical students with employability tips. Great for flip learning and evidencing differentiation. Discusses the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Health and Safety Policy and the difference between hazards and risks. Support the showLearn more about heat pump heating by followingNathan on Linkedin, Twitter and BlueSky
Sep 5, 2019 • 7min
BetaTalk Revision - Health & Safety 1(b) Risk Assessments, Method Statements and Permits to Work.
Send us Fan MailRevision podcasts for construction, plumbing and electrical students with employability tips. Great for flip learning and evidencing differentiation.Discusses how Risk Assessments, Methods statements and Permits to Work are used to reduce accidents.Support the showLearn more about heat pump heating by followingNathan on Linkedin, Twitter and BlueSky
Sep 5, 2019 • 8min
BetaTalk Revision - Health & Safety 2(a) COSHH, RIDDOR and PUWER
Send us Fan MailRevision podcasts for construction, plumbing and electrical students with employability tips. Great for flip learning and evidencing differentiation.Discusses the Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Reporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences (RIDDOR) and the Provision and Use of Work Equipment RegulationsSupport the showLearn more about heat pump heating by followingNathan on Linkedin, Twitter and BlueSky
Sep 5, 2019 • 7min
BetaTalk Revision - Health & Safety 2(b) Construction Design and Management Regulations (CDM) and Personnel Protective Equipment PPE
Send us Fan MailRevision podcasts for construction, plumbing and electrical students with employability tips. Great for flip learning and evidencing differentiation.Discusses how the CDM regulations are specific to the construction industry and help reduce accidents on site. Talks also about PPE and who is responsible for providing it.Support the showLearn more about heat pump heating by followingNathan on Linkedin, Twitter and BlueSky
Aug 29, 2019 • 50min
Plumbing & Heating Chat with Kieth, Ian & Andrew
Send us Fan MailListen to how my guests alll entered the plumbing and heating industry. Both Ian and Andrew did a YTS.Lots of humour in this oneAndrew discusses managed learning plans (MLP's)Learn how Keith and Andrew quote for jobsAndrew chats how he went on his own very early on in his career."if they're genuine or trying to swing the lead" is quote of the episode.Support the showLearn more about heat pump heating by followingNathan on Linkedin, Twitter and BlueSky
Aug 24, 2019 • 43min
How to be a Gas Engineer and Gas Training
Send us Fan MailSterling Gas Centre in Corby https://www.sterling4gas.co.uk is a favourite centre of Nathans and I believe a highly regarded gas training centre by UKAS. It has been running since 1998 and saw the transition from ACOPs to ACS. They were the 5th accredited gas centre in the country so they have plenty of experience. The guys here don't just tick boxes...they get it right.They are supported by well known names in the industry such as Rothenberger, Fair, Testo, Anton, Intergas and Adey. In fact, they are an ADEY best practice centre and also have Intergas training days.In this podcast we hear: Julian's disillusionment with the FE sector.About Mnaged Learning Programmes Crowcon Detection EquipmentThe Gas PortfolioSupport the showLearn more about heat pump heating by followingNathan on Linkedin, Twitter and BlueSky
