J Barton Plumbing & Gas

30/06/2023

If you are having issues with hot water or water pressure!! This is unfortunately why!!
Hang on in there!! Should be fixed shortly!

13/06/2023

Jon is now available for Boiler Servicing.
Please call or text
077333 22596

Unfortunately it is Boiler servicing/repairs ONLY!
*All Boilers must be easily & safely accessible with adequate lighting! 💡🪜

16/12/2022

Watch our video to find out how to safely thaw your boiler's condensate pipe.

07/09/2022

Unfortunately Jon will be out of action until further notice 😞

We would like to take this opportunity to say a BIG THANK YOU to all of our clients for their understanding & support! As soon as Jon is well enough to return to work ( boiler servicing & gas safety inspections only) we will let you know.

In the meantime, if you require any gas appliance servicing or repairs, we would recommend using the gas safe register to find a local registered engineer.

https://www.gassaferegister.co.uk

Or alternatively….

BluFish ( For plumbing, Gas & electrical works)
01242 235613
https://www.blu-fish.co.uk

O’Ketley Heating - Based in Churchdown 07779 337658
http://www.okheating.co.uk/index.html

For any toilet or general plumbing issues
Mark - The Bog Man - 07563 518235

Huge THANK YOU to the above companies for taking on more work & looking after our clients whilst Jon is unable to work!

11/07/2022

Unfortunately Jon is still out of action 😔

We are aiming for him to return to work in time for the colder weather! Fingers crossed 🤞

Thank you to all our wonderful clients for all of your support & messages. Its very much appreciated.

Unfortunately Jon is currently unwell & out of action.

We are very
sorry for any inconvenience caused by this.

We are hoping Jon can
return to work at the end of May! Unfortunately we are unable to book
in any works at this stage.

If you have a plumbing emergency, such as an escape of water or are
without heating and hot water, please refer to the the gas safe
register where you will be able to find a list of local engineers.

https://www.gassaferegister.co.uk/

Or alternatively call BluFish on 01242 235613 or O’Ketley heating (Churchdown based) on 07779 337658.

What to do if you smell gas

Do:

Open doors and windows to allow fresh air in.
Turn off the gas at the mains tap, which is usually near the meter.
Move the handle a quarter turn until it's at 90 degrees from the pipe
to shut off the gas supply.
Leave the property.
Phone the National Gas Emergencies number on 0800 111 999. Only use a
mobile phone from outside the property. The number is free and
available 24 hours a day.
Follow the advice given by the emergency adviser.
Wait outside for a gas engineer to arrive.
If you are feeling unwell, visit your GP or hospital immediately. Tell
them you may have been exposed to a gas leak or carbon monoxide
poisoning.

Don’t:

Smoke, light a match or use any other naked flame.
Turn any electrical switches on or off.
Use doorbells, mobile phones or any other electrical switches which
could cause a spark.

Kind Regards

Jon & Lucy Barton

27/04/2022

Unfortunately Jon is currently unwell & out of action.

We are very
sorry for any inconvenience caused by this.

We are hoping Jon can
return to work at the end of May! Unfortunately we are unable to book
in any works at this stage.

If you have a plumbing emergency, such as an escape of water or are
without heating and hot water, please refer to the the gas safe
register where you will be able to find a list of local engineers.

https://www.gassaferegister.co.uk/

Or alternatively call BluFish on 01242 235613 or O’Ketley heating (Churchdown based) on 07779 337658.

What to do if you smell gas

Do:

Open doors and windows to allow fresh air in.
Turn off the gas at the mains tap, which is usually near the meter.
Move the handle a quarter turn until it's at 90 degrees from the pipe
to shut off the gas supply.
Leave the property.
Phone the National Gas Emergencies number on 0800 111 999. Only use a
mobile phone from outside the property. The number is free and
available 24 hours a day.
Follow the advice given by the emergency adviser.
Wait outside for a gas engineer to arrive.
If you are feeling unwell, visit your GP or hospital immediately. Tell
them you may have been exposed to a gas leak or carbon monoxide
poisoning.

Don’t:

Smoke, light a match or use any other naked flame.
Turn any electrical switches on or off.
Use doorbells, mobile phones or any other electrical switches which
could cause a spark.

Kind Regards

Jon & Lucy Barton

21/01/2022

https://www.which.co.uk/reviews/boilers/article/tips-to-reduce-your-heating-bills-aqik36F56DvJ

Learn how to make your homes central heating system the most efficient possible and reduce your heating bills. Find out how to check if your system is clean and balanced and how to set up your boiler so it is working efficiently.

03/12/2021

🏥 Unfortunately Jon is currently unwell & out of action.

We apologise for any inconvenience this causes to our clients and hope Jon will be back up on his feet again very soon!

Home not warm?? Tips to help!

This may appear VERY long & boring!! But these tips can keep you warm and save you money!

⚠️
PLEASE BE AWARE…. You should not remove the casing of your boiler unless you know if it is decorative casing only or integral casing!
Integral casing is not only decorative, but functions as part of the combustion circuit & forms an important seal around the gas carting components ( e,g burner, combustion chamber, gas valve etc) if removing the case requires undoing a number of screws, this usually indicates it’s integral casing and should NOT be removed by anyone other than a gas safe engineer!

⚠️ IF YOU SMELL GAS CALL - 0800 111 999 (24 hour service)

1. ⚡️ Check your other gas appliances and electrical sockets & also the trip switch!
You might be in the midst of a power cut, in which case nothing will be working. So if your gas hob and power sockets seem OK, move on to the next check.

2. ⬆️ Make sure your thermostat is set high enough!
We recommend having your heating set to around 21℃. So if yours is lower, increase the temperature on the thermostat to see if that triggers the boiler. If this doesn’t work, try putting your heating on full for a little while.

🔋 Some room thermostats are wireless and will run off batteries! If the batteries are going flat in the thermostat, it can’t communicate with the boiler and will not work!!
( In the last 2 weeks, we have had 4 emergency call outs where it was either batteries in the thermostat or the thermostat just wasn’t turned up high enough!!)

3. ⏰ Check that your thermostat settings haven't changed due to an accidental knock or power cut. If nothing's changed and the time is set as you expected, it might be time to replace it.

4. ❗️Check your boiler pressure
Make sure the pressure gauge on your boiler control panel reads roughly 1 to 1.5 bar. If it doesn’t, carefully use your water valve to adjust the pressure as needed. Please refer to the user manual if you are unsure how to do this.
Bear in mind that you may have to reset your boiler once you’ve re-pressurised the system. So if you’re in any doubt about how to do so check your user manual.
🛑 When the heating/boiler is off - the pressure should be around 1-1.5 bar maximum and will increase once the heating is on!
⛔️ DO NOT over pressurise the boiler! This can cause further issues & damage to your boiler!

5. Check your loft tank if your system is open vented
If you’ve got a small plastic or steel tank in your loft it means your boiler system is likely to be open vented, and you may need to check if the float ball valve has got stuck. Only attempt this if it’s safe for you to get to it. You'll find the float ball inside the small plastic or steel tank and you’ll see little or no water in there. Very gently, move the float ball valve arm to free it but don't use force. Once you’ve done this your water should start to circulate again.

6. Make sure your pipes haven’t frozen
If it’s especially chilly outside and your pipes have frozen, you can try thawing them yourself using hot (but not boiling!) water. Or you can apply a hot water bottle or other form of warm compress to the affected pipe. Now give your heating another go.

7. 🔥 Check that your pilot light hasn’t blown out
If your boiler has a permanent pilot light, you’ll need to check your manufacturer's instructions on how check if it’s working, And if you can’t get it to light, have an engineer take a look. Any persistent pilot light issues should always be checked by a Gas Safe professional.

8. Try resetting your boiler
Your boiler’s reset button should be located somewhere on the front panel. Check your boiler manual for instructions on how to reset your specific system and see if this gets things going again.

Switch the boiler off and on again
You should find the power switch close to the boiler or in an airing cupboard. Switch it off for a few seconds and then turn it back on again to see if this kickstarts your heating.

9. 🌬 Bleeding your radiators

If you find that your radiators are not as warm as they should be, or even if they're ice cold, try bleeding them. You can call a plumber or do it yourself.

https://www.bestheating.com/info/how-to-bleed-a-radiator/

And if you’ve tried everything and you still have no heating or hot water:

Please refer to the gas safe register to find a local Gas Safe engineer.

https://www.gassaferegister.co.uk

☠️ Carbon monoxide poisoning!

Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas that has no smell or taste. Breathing it in can make you unwell, and it can kill if you're exposed to high levels.

Every year there are around 60 deaths from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning in England and Wales.

https://www.gassaferegister.co.uk/gas-safety/home-gas-safety/check-your-gas-appliances/

Gas Safe Register replaced the CORGI registration in 2009. It is the official list of gas engineers who are qualified to work legally on gas appliances.

03/07/2021

Summer Fete Sponsor: J Barton Plumbing & Gas

Thank you for your continued support!

Based in Churchdown they undertake all aspects of gas & plumbing works across Gloucestershire.

Offering a reliable, friendly & efficient service at an affordable price, from a small leak to a full central heating installation.

All Work is carried out with a high level of workmanship with minimal disruption to you & your home.

If you need a plumber, he’s your man!

29/05/2021

Unfortunately Jon will be out of action from Friday 9th July until Monday 2nd August to receive treatment on his back & knees.... Perks of the job!!! 🙈

I will be in contact shortly with our existing clients who are due their annual boiler/fire services & landlords requiring a gas safety during this time to make arrangements. PLEASE MAKE SURE WE HAVE YOUR CORRECT/UPDATED CONTACT INFORMATION. If we don’t have this, we can’t contact you to remind you!!
( contact is made via email... don’t forget to check your spam folders or add our email address to your list of contacts to avoid missing our reminders!) text or telephone call.
We do not send paper reminders 🌍

We will still be available during this time via telephone on 07733322596 & email.. [email protected], should you require any advice, however Jon will not be actively working during his recovery time.

If you have a plumbing or heating emergency, such as an escape of water or are without heating & hot water, please feel free to contact...

BluFish ( Gas Safe) 01242 235613

Or alternatively please refer to the gas safe register for local engineers

https://www.gassaferegister.co.uk

What to do if you smell gas
CALL 0800 111 999 - Free call & available 24 hours a day

Do:

*Open doors and windows to allow fresh air in.
*Turn off the gas at the mains tap, which is usually near the meter.
*Move the handle a quarter turn until it's at 90 degrees from the pipe to shut off the gas supply.
*Leave the property.
*Phone the National Gas Emergencies number on 0800 111 999. Only use a mobile phone from outside the property. The number is free and available 24 hours a day.
*Follow the advice given by the emergency adviser.
*Wait outside for a gas engineer to arrive.
* If you are feeling unwell, visit your GP or hospital immediately. Tell them you may have been exposed to a gas leak or carbon monoxide poisoning.

Don’t:

*Smoke, light a match or use any other naked flame.
*Turn any electrical switches on or off.
* Use doorbells, mobile phones or any other electrical switches which could cause a spark

We would like to take this opportunity to say a big THANK YOU to our clients for your ongoing support, business & recommendations.

Lucy & Jon Barton