A thermal imaging camera is one of the best plumbing tools and can save the day for a plumber. They allow you to see temperature differences in surfaces and can help you with water leak detection, blockages in pipes, and show you exactly how a radiator heats up to check for sludge. I have been […]
The best plumbers tool bag is subjective as some plumbers use the best tool bag money can buy and some use cheap buckets to carry their tools. I have been a full-time plumber for over a decade and have bought many tool bags over the years, from the cheapest to the best quality and most
Fitting a Magnaclean on your heating system is recommended to collect the iron oxide and sludge that builds up. They can be cleaned out on an annual boiler service or do it yourself whenever you like. I have been a full-time heating engineer repairing and installing boilers for over a decade. Here is my Magnaclean
A boiler leaking water can cause your boiler to not fire up, rust, or become dangerous. I have been fitting and fixing boilers full-time for over a decade and have repaired many leaking boilers. In this post, I’ll share some of what I have learned over the years from my on-the-job experiences. Leaking water from
An airlock in a radiator pipe can cause a radiator or multiple radiators not to work. Airlocked radiators are annoying and will cause rooms to be cold. I have been a full-time heating engineer for over a decade and have cleared many airlocks without ever using a hose or removing a radiator. Do you have
Everyone will experience a boiler not firing up at some point. Your boiler not working will probably ruin your day, especially on a cold winter’s night. I have been a Gas Safe engineer and fixing boilers full-time for over a decade. In this post, I’ll show you some of the many boiler problems I come
Changing a tap washer can only be done on full-turn taps. Quarter-turn and single-lever taps do not have rubber washers in them. A tap washer replacement can fix atap that’s dripping but sometimes you’ll need to replace the cartridge. I have been a full-time plumber for 20 years and have changed many taps and washers
Whether one radiator is not working or two or more, a cold radiator means there’s a problem with your central heating system that needs to be fixed to get the hot water flowing again. I have been a full-time heating engineer for over a decade and have fixed countless radiator problems over the years. Why
A tap cartridge replacement is common and is often needed to fix a dripping tap. It’s a simple job to do most of the time, but sometimes it can be a nightmare to remove it. I have been plumbing full-time for over a decade and have replaced many taps and cartridges. Tap cartridge types There
Having a frozen condensate pipe will cause your boiler to stop working, which means no heating or hot water when you need it most, in the freezing winter weather. I have been repairing boilers full-time for over a decade and when the weather is freezing, the majority of calls I get for a boiler not
