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Biggest Tool Theft Ever, Biogas vs Heat Pumps and Vaillant Wins (Kind Of)

Welcome back to Piped Up – and this time we're covering the biggest tool theft recovery in UK history, a heated debate on heat pumps vs biogas, and why Vaillant just won the internet's favourite boiler brand poll (kind of). Plus, we've got a tool hack, a brand-new quiz game, and a question for the audience that's guaranteed to start a war in the comments. We kick things off with some genuinely brilliant news: police have recovered what's believed to be the largest stash of stolen tools ever found in the UK – roughly £2 million worth, spread across 10 lorry loads seized in a raid in Ilford, East London. The discovery came after a tradesperson left an AirTag on stolen equipment and tracked it to the warehouse. Three people have been arrested, and officers are now working to reunite tradespeople with their gear. From there, we dive into Ed Miliband's £15 billion Warm Homes Plan – and why trading standards are warning it could open the door for cowboy builders. The scheme is designed to fund heat pumps, insulation, and solar panels, but past programmes like ECO4 have led to horror stories: badly sized heat pumps, botched insulation causing damp and mould, and homeowners left with higher bills instead of savings. We discuss whether mandatory licensing for installers – similar to Gas Safe – is the answer, and what it would take to actually protect consumers and taxpayers. Then we get into the biogas vs heat pump debate, sparked by a new report from Dale Vince – founder of green energy company Ecotricity. The report argues that electricity costs roughly four times more than gas, meaning heat pumps need to be about four times more efficient to break even. In reality, they're running closer to three times efficiency, pushing bills up rather than down for many households. Nearly seven in ten heat pump owners surveyed said their heating costs had increased, with most not seeing the savings they expected. On the practical side, James shares his latest hack – using car mechanic fuel filter grips (£8 on Amazon) to remove magnetic filters instead of hunting for the right plastic key every time. It's a simple, universal tool that bites onto the filter cap and makes servicing so much easier. We also debut a brand-new quiz game – Wheel of Fortune style – with Rob and James going head-to-head answering questions from categories including myths and misconceptions, plumbing fundamentals, real-world scenarios, and fault-finding. Then we reveal the results of last week's boiler brand poll – nearly 250 comments analysed by ChatGPT. The winner? Vaillant (with 38% of mentions and 46% of likes), though the top comment wasn't even about the boiler – it was people roasting James for pronouncing it "Valiant" with an extra 'i'. Worcester Bosch came second, followed by Baxi, Ideal, Viessmann, and ATAG. Ferroli mostly just got laughed at. We also react to audience comments, including: The £30-per-year gas boiler penalty charge – and whether it'll be landlords or tenants who end up paying A nightmare job where James had to rip out a gas boiler and install an electric boiler because the gas pipe was inaccessible under a car park – leaving the tenant with astronomical electric bills and no other option More reactions to the five-day plumbing course – including people getting blocked in the comments, and the realisation that the course creators are probably just scraping TikTok for training material We wrap up with a question for the audience: What's your preferred power tool brand? Milwaukee, DeWalt, Makita, Bosch, Festool, Parkside? Let us know in the comments what you use, what you prefer, and why it's better than the others. Whether you're an installer navigating the heat pump debate, a homeowner trying to understand your options, or just here for the tool hacks and trade banter – this episode delivers. Looking for Radiators or valves? Check out https://ukradiators.com/ 00:00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:00:15 Massive Tool Theft Recovery: £2 Million Stash Uncovered 00:01:46 Tool Security and Tracking Solutions 00:10:43 Tool Markets and the Stolen Goods Trade 00:12:37 Warm Homes Plan and Cowboy Builder Warnings 00:22:37 Heat Pump Debate: Dale Vince Report Controversy 00:34:02 Latest Hack: Filter Removal Tool 00:35:43 Wheel of Fortune Quiz Game 00:41:54 Best Boiler Brand Results Revealed 00:46:32 Audience Comments and Industry Discussion 00:56:33 Question For The Audience: Best Power Tool Brand