I was born and bred in Newcastle upon Tyne, and I’ve spent almost 20 years working as a plumber here. To me, it’s more than just a job. It’s about being part of the community and keeping things running smoothly for everyone. When you’re fixing pipes and boilers in this city, you’re not just dealing […]
Emptying a single radiator is sometimes useful for adding chemicals, replacing the radiator, or connecting a hose to the radiator valve to drain the system when there’s no drain-off valve. I have been a full-time heating engineer for well over a decade and have drained many radiators and heating systems along the way. Video guide
Not having inhibitor in your central heating system can cause all sorts of problems. It will protect your system against corrosion and limescale and essentially make your heating system last longer. I have been a full-time heating engineer for over a decade and have added many chemicals to many heating systems. Video guide Adding inhibitor
Do you have a slow leak on your central heating system that you can’t find? Having to keep repressurising your boiler is frustrating, but if it’s a slow leak, you might be able to fix it by adding some leak-sealing fluid. I have been a full-time central heating engineer for over a decade and have
The Potterton boiler E133 fault code is shown on the display on the boiler when there is a problem and your boiler is not firing up and goes to lockout. I have been carrying out boiler repairs full-time for over a decade and having fault codes on the screen when I arrive is very welcome. Here I’ll show you
Knowing how to drain a washing machine will help you when having problems and it won’t drain after a cycle. A washing machine not draining is a common problem and has many possible causes. Something you can do to help avoid it happening is to make sure your pockets are completely empty before washing your
Your washing machine works hard to keep your clothes clean, but it also needs care to stay efficient and odor-free. Regular cleaning extends its life and ensures fresh laundry. As a plumber with over a decade of experience, I often handle washing machine issues. In this post, I’ll share ten simple and effective cleaning hacks
There are many different radiator key types. A radiator key can be used for many things, such as bleeding radiators, closing a lockshield, or replacing a radiator valve. I have been replacing and repairing radiators full-time for over a decade and have bought more plumbing tools and radiator keys than I could ever need. In
The best plumbing blow torch for soldering copper pipes is without a doubt the Rothenberger Super Fire 2. Rothenberger make some crap tools but their gas torch is definitely one of the best tools around. I have been plumbing and soldering for over a decade and in this post, I’ll show you why I think
The Glow-worm F29 fault code will show on the boiler’s screen when there is a problem and it locks out. Glow-worm uses them to show you what might be wrong with the boiler not firing up. I have been carrying out boiler repairs full-time for over a decade and having fault codes on the screen when I arrive
