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10 Plumbing Issues To Check Before Buying a Home

Plumbing Issues

Imagine you’ve finally found the house of your dreams. There’s enough room for your family to grow and the neighbourhood is idyllic. You can’t wait to open a new chapter in your life. However, there is one thing that the sellers are trying to hide from you. The property comes together with major plumbing issues. Fixing it costs a small …

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How to Replace a Central Heating Pump – Plumbing DIY

central heating pump

Spoiler alert – not all jobs go according to plan and this one had Roger on the ropes. Replacing a central heating pump is a simple enough DIY job, but years of plumbing experience come in very handy when the job gets too wet. The old broken pump goes out to be replaced by a brand new Grundfos UPS2.

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How to fix one cold radiator – Plumbing Tips

one cold radiator

Do you have one cold radiator that needs fixing? Would you like to try fixing it yourself? Roger Bisby troubleshoots that problem radiator. “If you have a radiator that isn’t getting hot there are a few things potentially happening. “Your central heating might be on and your other radiators are warm but you have one cold radiator. “If you feel …

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How to Join Copper and Plastic Pipe – Plumbing Tips

join copper and plastic pipe

Roger visits his favourite local plumber’s merchant and shows you how to join copper and plastic pipe. There are two videos in this How to join pipes series – this, the first video, looks at how to join supply pipes – the second video will look at how to join waste pipes. For supply pipes and central heating pipes you …

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NSF International and the Indian Plumbing Skills Council (IPSC) sign agreement

Indian Plumbing Skills Council

Global public health organization NSF International and the Indian Plumbing Skills Council (IPSC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to provide local testing and certification services for the plumbing industry in India. This MOU will help improve the quality of Indian plumbing products and the skills of Indian plumbers through IPSC’s skill development initiatives under the aegis of the …

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How to: Take the sweat and drama out of plumbing

water distribution manifold

In this video Roger Bisby looks at how a water distribution manifold from Abacus Bathrooms can take all the sweat and drama out of plumbing. The use of water distribution manifolds in mains pressure installations is a useful way of giving ultimate serviceability to all your bathroom products. It also reduces the chances of any leaks because you aren’t teeing …

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Plumbing tips – an easy way of air testing pipe work

Air Testing Pipe Work

In this video Roger Bisby demonstrates a cheap easy way of testing for leaks in your plumbing. Plumbers often test pipes by puttting water in them which can be a bit of a disaster. Roger suggests an alternative method of air testing pipe work using a schrader valve and an ordinary foot pump. There are now kits available for air …

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DIY Power Flush Your Heating | Get The BEST From Your System!

Power Flush

A power flush is an essential maintenance procedure for central heating systems, designed to remove sludge, rust, and other debris from pipes, radiators, and boilers. Over time, these deposits can accumulate, reducing the efficiency of your heating system and potentially causing blockages or damage.

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LOW WATER PRESSURE? What’s Causing it?

low water pressure

https://www.salamanderpumps.co.uk @SalamanderPumps Low Water Pressure Explained and Solved Summary: 💧 Understanding Low Water Pressure: Many UK homes face low water pressure and flow issues. The video explores simple solutions, primarily using Salamander Pumps, to increase water pressure without re-plumbing. 🔄 Flow vs. Pressure: Flow and pressure are related but not the same. Low flow can occur with high pressure and …

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Sink Plunging Failure? Try This!

Sink Plunging

Roger shows you what to do when sink plunging fails. 👇 SHOPPING LINKS 👇 Heavy Duty Plumbers Snake 🛒 https://amzn.to/4eX6Mkq Ridgid 63703 Drain Cleaner 🛒 https://amzn.to/4e37USm Klangfeiler Sink & Drain Plunger 🛒 https://amzn.to/3YCFqug ___________________________ Sink plunging driving you crazy? In this video, we show you how to unblock a sink with simple, step-by-step instructions. Whether you’re dealing with a slow …

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Push-Fit – The Gobsmacking Truth

push-fit

Roger visits the Abacus Bathrooms showroom to demonstrate a powerful comparison between two plumbing methods: continuous bent pipes versus push-fit fittings. If you've ever wondered how your plumbing method can affect water flow and efficiency, this experiment will show you the difference firsthand.

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