Happy birthday to a kitchen stalwart This year the Rayburn turns 75 and we’re super excited to be celebrating its very special birthday. It launched in 1946 as part of Britain’s effort to drive self-sufficiency after the war and remains a much-loved feature of kitchen life all these years later. An early advertisement declared the Rayburn to be a ‘delight in the kitchen’ and ‘very … Continue reading Rayburn Turns 75 Years Old
If you find yourself having to face every AGA/Rayburn owners nightmare of having chipped enamel and want to repair it fast then you’ve come to the right place. Although it’s a little discouraging, fortunately you can fix it yourself without having to spend loads on sending your cooker away to be re-enamelled. Below we have outlined the process of fixing your chipped enamel step-by-step. Repairing … Continue reading How To Repair Chipped Enamel on Your AGA or Rayburn Cooker
The AGA is known for producing excellent toast as it produces very hot, consistent heat from the hotplate. The process only takes a few minutes to complete so it’s important never to walk away from your AGA once the bread is cooking. To begin, start by: Step 1: Pre-heating your AGA toaster on the hotplate on both sides for around 30 seconds in total. This … Continue reading How to Cook Toast on an AGA (In 5 Steps)
If you’re a fast, simple and reliable flue gas analyser then the Testo 300 is one to consider. Testo’s modern approach has lead them to create innovative technology, providing convenience for installation, servicing and maintenance of heating systems on-site. Their range of instruments include: Gas leak, ambient CO and CO2 detection Smart Probes: wireless probes operated via Smartphone or tablet Thermometers Anemometers Pressure meters Electrical … Continue reading The Testo 300 Flue Gas Analyser Capabilities
If you’ve been considering making popcorn on your AGA but didn’t quite know where to start. These 5 steps are a straight forward process and not messy as long as you follow them correctly. Step 1 Lift the lid on your simmering plate (right-hand side plate) and place your bake O glide onto the hotplate (optional). Step 2 Pour your popcorn seeds onto the hotplate … Continue reading How To Make Popcorn On an AGA Cooker [5 Easy Steps]
All Rayburn fires are supplied with a combination of amber glass and vermiculite to create a glowing fire bed. The Stratus Extra Tall and Tru View series also include an 11-piece log set. Each electric fire comes with a remote control that allows you to control the flame picture, the heat output and even programme your fire to on and off functions. All Rayburn electric … Continue reading Rayburn Electric Fire: Remote Control Functions
Although it is common to believe that your home is heated solely on your heating system, it actually has 3 main sources of energy that all play a part in keeping your home warm. The 3 Main Energy Sources are: Your heating system (boiler/stove etc) Heat gains from occupants, lighting, appliances and hot water use and; Solar energy penetrating the windows These 3 primary aspects … Continue reading How Your Home Gains and Loses Heat
Changing a Danfoss pump is not an overwhelming task to carry out. However, it should be noted that this work should always be carried out by a fully qualified technician/engineer – due to safety concerns and a high possibility of incurring further costs if completed by an inexperienced person. Tools required are pretty common tools that most people have, which are: To see how an … Continue reading Tools Required To Change a Danfoss Pump
ABGO have been able to get PPE ready for when our customers can return to work. Products are now available and can be seen on the ABGO website by following the this link https://www.abgo.co.uk/tools-consumables/ppeWe have other items available so please let us know if there are any other items you require. We have introduced stringent measures, strictly following Government guidance. This has enabled us to remain open … Continue reading COVID PPE at ABGO
The purpose of the joining strip is to simply seal the gap between the main cooker body and the hot cupboard. They are a powder coated shaped piece that are made out of steel or bakelite (plastic). Over time, the strip will see it’s fair share of knocks and bangs – often from pans being dragged across them. However, when it comes to avoiding food & … Continue reading The Importance of an AGA Joining Strip
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