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
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
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
Disconnecting a washing machine is simple most of the time but can be a bit of a headache. It is easier to “unplumb” than plumb in a washing machine but it’s not always plain sailing. I have been a full-time plumber for over a decade and have fitted and disconnected many washing machines. Steps to
Water pump pliers, called grips by plumbers, are adjustable pliers that are much-needed and one of the best tools in every plumbers tool kit. I have been plumbing and buying plumbing tools (many more than I need) for over a decade and have had my first and best water pump pliers since day one. Here
Adjustable spanners (or adjustable wrenches) are an essential part of any plumbing tool kit. Having the best tools as a plumber will make jobs go much more smoothly. I have been a full-time plumber and buying plumbing tools for over a decade and have bought many more tools than I need. Here I’ll show you the
Changing basin (bathroom sink) taps are usually straightforward. If your tap is dripping, you may even be able to fix it instead of replacing it. As a plumber with two decades of experience, I’ve found that the hardest part is removing old, rusted, or seized taps. If the taps are newer, it’s typically an easier
Changing bath taps or bath fillers can be difficult. For the most part, bath taps are a lot harder to access than other taps, especially if there is a unit very close to it. Changing basin taps can be a lot easier as it’s much more accessible to get under a bathroom sink than a
To change a kitchen tap, you need to turn off the water supply, disconnect the two pipes, remove the tap from the sink, and refit everything in reverse order. I have been fitting and fixing taps for 20 years, and I can tell you that replacing a kitchen tap can be a walk in the
