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How malfunctioning central heating system can lead towards different health problems

First of all, it is advised to get the best central heating system installed in your house and maintain it on regular basis. It will help you in saving money and sort of situation that you have never wanted to come across. Most people face difficulties due to their negligence and then suffer due to […]

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Regulations For Plumbing

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 […]

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The Code of Professional Standards

The Members of the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering are committed to and choose to be governed by a Code of Professional Standards. Any prospective member is vetted before joining the Chartered Institute, so the public have confidence that they are using someone with the correct skills and commitment to these high standards. […]

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The Boiler

If there comes a time when you are required to have a new boiler fitted, you must make some time to consider exactly which of the many types of boiler will suit your requirements, for instance what size and what if any extra pipework or accessories will you need. You should also consider and make […]

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Valves in Plumbing

The valves in a plumbing system carry out important functions. Below are some valves and what they do:Thermostatic Radiator Valve (TRV): The TRV valve helps to control the water flow through the radiators in your home using a thermostat fitted inside that uses the temperature of the water to open and close. Because the temperature […]

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Softening Your Water

Water softening units are really popular. They are normally fitted in homes that are built in what are known as ‘hard water’ areas. Hard water is water that has minerals in it that when heated form a sediment like substance which in turn forms a coating on the inner walls of pipework. This coating will […]

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Plumbing Safety Gear

Footwear:Boots are a great and very much needed asset to any tradesman. Should you decide to enter the world of do Do-It-Yourself plumbing you will, it is guaranteed drop something very heavy or sharp on your foot. Beside the pain it will stop the job, so a good pair of boots that feature steel caps […]

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New Water Storage Cistern (Guide)

The majority of cisterns for water storage are constructed out of very tough yet light plastic material that has superseded the old metal types. Therefore if you need to install one by yourself, you firstly need to make sure that the base of the new cistern is fully supported. The support is important as if […]

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Hot and Cold Radiators

Single Radiator Cold:The cause may be down to the manual valve on the radiator being off or an incorrectly set thermostatic radiator valve (TRV). There could even be a fault on either valves. There may be a requirement to replace one, the other or both.Incorrectly Set Lock-shield Valve: Open the manual valve fully, then remove […]

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Fittings (Plumbing)

Cistern:Another name for a vessel that is used to store water. Example, both the tank on the WC and the cold-water storage vessel fitted in the loft are called cisterns. Drain-cock:The lowest tap in an appliance such as radiator or a boiler or any system, from which water can be drained. A way to drain […]

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