Mar 09 2025 68 mins 7
🔥 Are gas engineers undervalued? Should heat pumps replace gas boilers? How is technology shaping the future of the trade? In this episode of Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast, Keiran Yates and Pete Withers sit down with Arron Blythe from Viper Gas (@vipergas) to discuss the realities of working in the gas industry, the challenges of staying up-to-date with regulations, and the shift toward renewable energy.
🔹 From Carpentry to Gas Engineering – Arron shares his journey from a carpentry apprentice to working in plumbing, gas, and the merchant sector.
🔹 Life in the Merchants – The struggles of memorizing product codes, dealing with tradespeople’s terminology, and adapting to a fast-paced environment.
🔹 Gas Safe Testing & Salary Debates – Does the knowledge required for Gas Safe certification match the salaries offered to engineers working for companies?
🔹 Heat Pumps vs. Hydrogen Boilers – Are we being pushed toward renewable energy too quickly? Arron weighs in on the government’s role in the industry shift and whether hydrogen could be the future.
🔹 Regulations & Training – Why gas engineers need access to up-to-date regulations, and how Viper Gas is leading the way with digital solutions like their industry-focused app.
🚀 Whether you're a gas engineer, plumber, heating specialist, or just interested in the future of the trade, this episode is packed with valuable insights, industry debates, and plenty of laughs!
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Warning: Contains adult humour and language.
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