All types of plumbing systems have to be designed and maintained in order to comply with the regulatory requirements. The fittings and materials that are used need to be of the correct standard. It is not illegal for the sale of inferior fittings and appliances, for them to be installed is however. Battersea Plumbers are professionals. For this reason, there are a number of by-laws that exist for the control of water and plumbing work. If you are unsure about them or indeed what they are, contact your local water authority. There are, for example, requirements for valves like the anti syphon valve being fitted to some showers, where the shower head reaches below the top of a bath. Some work has to be certified and/or inspected. The I.E.E Wiring Regulations cover of plumbing installations and it is extremely important to follow these. It is very easy for this to be overlooked but its importance can be vital. Imagine, for example, that you have a plumbing emergency and have to replace a piece of copper pipe with a plastic pipe, or you use a plastic fitting to branch off a supply to a new washing machine. SW11 Plumbers are qualified to work on all appliances. The result would be that a previously continuous earth along the pipe has been broken and part of the pipework was not earthed properly. Make good the earth continuity by linking an earth wire to a metal earth clamp on each side of the break. If you fit a sink or change a piece of pipe, it is vital to ensure that all the plumbing is bonded to earth. I.E.E. wiring regulations do not stop there. There are many instances when an electrical supply is required for the operation of an appliance for example, Electric showers and waste disposal units. Always ask for Professional help if you are unsure. earth bonding
