Professionals cut pressurised pipe only as a last resort. Until today, if a plumber needed to isolate part of a 15mm water-pipe system for maintenance or repair there were only 2 options: draining down, or freezing.
Both methods take 30 to 50 minutes and damage the environment through dumping (particularly hot) water, or releasing hydrofluorocarbons (gas-freezing).
HomeServe-commissioned poll, released for Gas Safety Week 2016, reveals nation’s most trusted tradespeople
Trader trustworthiness deemed most important factor by more than two thirds of UK homeowners
When it comes to the tricky decision about picking the right trader we still opt to trust those closest to us, study shows
Gas and heating engineers are Britain’s most trusted traders for 2016 – closely followed by electricians and plumbers, a survey has revealed today.
Xylem is calling on plumbers to help educate consumers about what not to flush down the toilet amidst growing concern around the effects on our sewerage networks. David Spragg at Xylem explains.
For one reason or another, we have become a disposable society and unfortunately that means that many people throw items, usually destined for the dustbin, down the toilet or waste pipes. The ensuing mess is costing industry thousands of pounds every year and presenting a real risk of sewage entering people’s homes.
In order to reward those who have demonstrated remarkable customer service, going above and beyond the everyday call of duty, Graham Plumbers’ Merchant is asking customers to once again nominate their ‘Graham Customer Hero’ as part of their ‘Graham Heroes’ Awards.
The ‘Graham Heroes’ Awards look to recognise members of the Graham team for their excellent services to the company, celebrating outstanding workmanship and top-quality customer service. The plumbers’ merchant is looking for help in the ‘Customer Hero’ Award category, with customers invited to name a staff member who they feel has excelled in their role this year.
With there being so many misconceptions about which items are acceptable to put down your drain, you’re not alone in thinking it’s fine to flush the odd ‘flushable’ wipe, or pour the leftover fat from your roasting tray down the sink.
However, the latest study from drainage specialist, Lanes Group, hopes to bust some common myths about what’s suitable to put down our drains - with their advice being, if it’s not one of the three P’s (toilet paper, pee or poo) or water, then it shouldn’t be going near your loo or plughole.
The study of 1,101 UK adults, looked to highlight the nation’s bad flushing habits, and the worst cities for them. Overall, Birmingham came out as the worst, with a shocking 87% flushing items deemed unsuitable for drainage systems.
Small Business Minister Margot James and Philip King, Chief Executive of the Chartered Institute of Credit Management have confirmed new measures to support the Prompt Payment Code in a letter sent to the code’s signatories this week.
Over 1,800 firms have signed up to the Prompt Payment Code, agreeing to maximum payment terms of 60 days and a target payment time of within 30 days as part of their commitment to the fair and equal treatment of suppliers.
Under the code, companies whose payment terms stretch beyond 60 days must be able to demonstrate that exceptional circumstances apply and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Exclusively available from specialist distributer Grange Design, the new Black Steel Collection by MGS is a design first, being the only black collection for the bathroom designed and made from stainless steel.
Sales of Firebird’s Enviromax Blue Supreme boiler range are soaring for Redland Property Services as demand continues to increase for the UK’s most energy efficient domestic oil fired boilers. Developed by Firebird Heating Solutions, the Enviromax Supreme is the first Blue Flame oil fired condensing boiler for the domestic heating market in the UK. The highly innovative Blue Flame technology has soot free combustion which will in turn considerably reduce the consumption of heating oil; and has the lowest possible NOx emissions. It is therefore no surprise that the Enviromax Blue Supreme range is now the number one choice for Redland Property Services.
IRWIN®’s Ultimate Tradesperson Competition Calls on Outstanding Tradespeople to Nominate Themselves, Friends and Colleagues for the 2016 title
LONDON, UK – IRWIN® Tools, innovation experts in the hand tool and power tool accessories industry for over a century, has launched its annual Nominate a Tradesperson competition to find the UK and Ireland’s Ultimate Tradesperson.
IRWIN is on the lookout for trade professionals – joiners, electricians, plumbers, metal workers and mechanics to nominate themselves or colleagues and share their stories of when they have gone above and beyond to get a job done, no matter how big or small.
Heritage Bathrooms is adding to its stunning furniture, sanitary-ware and Limited Edition ranges with a host of brand new Distinctively Individual product launches.
Including a brand new Georgian inspired suite, a fresh furniture colour finish, a unique collection of brass based washstands and Heritage’s first Wall Hung Vanity Unit, the new products are designed to provide more choice in the bathroom and allow for a more personal and boutique finish demanded by today’s consumers.
Tina Robinson, Product Manager for Heritage Bathrooms comments: “Our new products combine functionality and practicality, as well as bringing consumers products that embody the biggest trends and most sought-after designs of the year.