TV’s DIY sparky Billy Byrne teams up with Yorkshire heating firm

ONLINE HEATING retailer ElectricRadiatorsDirect.co.uk has teamed up with TV’s “DIY SOS” electrician Billy Byrne to promote the site’s products, which include state-of-the-art infrared heaters that have proved popular with DIY enthusiasts since their launch last year.
By The Newsroom
Published 3rd Nov 2014, 08:55 BST
TV sparky Billy Byrne with ElectricRadiatorsDirect MD Paul Walker, right, outside the firms Knaresborough head officeTV sparky Billy Byrne with ElectricRadiatorsDirect MD Paul Walker, right, outside the firms Knaresborough head office
TV sparky Billy Byrne with ElectricRadiatorsDirect MD Paul Walker, right, outside the firms Knaresborough head office

The Knaresborough-based firm’s managing director Paul Walker said: “Billy is the most famous electrician in the country and we’re delighted that he is willing to work with us to promote the website and review some of the new technology that we are introducing to the UK market.

“He and his colleagues have done dozens of TV DIY projects for families and good causes and he’s become a much loved and trusted public figure, as well as an expert electrician.”

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Mr Byrne, who first trained as an electrician in the 1960s, visited the firm’s head office at Conyngham Hall to see the radiator ranges, latest infrared heaters and to meet the team of customer service staff and website administrators who manage the site.

The online heating retailer, which operates a number of specialist websites was launched by Mr Walker in 2013.

Following deals with leading green technology and energy efficient heating manufacturers, the business has expanded to employ 12 staff from its Knaresborough head office and Keighley warehouse.

Mr Burne said: “Paul and his team run a really professional outfit and the products they have secured are at the very leading edge of the DIY heating market.

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“It’s the first time I have seen some of the new heating technology and it is great to be helping the team promote the range and getting my hands on the latest kit.”

Mr Byrne made a name for himself on the BBC programme by rescuing dozens of unfinished DIY projects.

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