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 […]
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
Fitting a strap boss to a soil pipe is often needed to connect a waste pipe or condensate pipe to a soil stack pipe. It doesn’t matter if the soil pipe is cast iron or plastic, this process is exactly the same and can be drilled with the same hole saw and drill. I have
Connecting a hose to a kitchen tap can be very frustrating but sometimes needed if you don’t have an outside tap. Luckily most modern kitchen mixer taps have threads on the end which can be used for screwing hose connectors onto. I have been a full-time plumber for over a decade and I fit and
An outside tap leaking water is usually an easy fix, but in some cases, it may need replacing. With over a decade of plumbing experience, I’ve repaired and replaced countless outdoor taps—here’s how to get yours sorted. Leaking from connector A leak from the hose connector fixes: If it’s leaking when the hose is attached,
Your outside tap not working can be annoying, especially in the summer when you need your garden hose the most. I have been a full-time plumber for over a decade and fixing and fitting outside taps is one of the main things I do in the summer. No water coming out of tap If you
Press tools have changed the game for plumbers when it comes to copper pipes, they make doing pipework a lot easier. Soldering copper fittings still has its uses over press-fit fittings but for the most part, press-fit tools are so much better. I have been a full-time plumber for over a decade and moving from
