If you buy cheap plumbing tools as a plumber you will be replacing them often. Cheap tools break more easily and wear out much quicker than quality tools. I use hand tools every day and have many more than I need. I started plumbing two decades ago and mostly bought cheap tools, now I buy […]
A dripping tap isn’t just annoying—it wastes water and can lead to bigger plumbing issues if ignored. The good news? You don’t always need a plumber to fix it. With 20 years of experience repairing and replacing taps, I’ll show you the best ways to stop that leak for good. Tap dripping from the spout
Installing an outside tap from scratch can be tricky, especially if you’ve never tackled plumbing before. But with the right tools and guidance, it’s a job you can confidently handle. I’ve been fitting outside taps for around 20 years, solving all sorts of common issues along the way. This guide will walk you through the
Plumbing in a washing machine is straightforward if you are fitting it in the same place as the old one. If you are good at DIY, you should be able to plumb in a washing machine without the need to call a plumber. I have been plumbing full-time for over a decade and have installed many
An immersion heater heats the water in a cylinder (hot water tank), typically on a timer, so you always have hot water when you need it. These heating elements and thermostats can become faulty and need to be replaced. I have been a full-time plumber for over a decade and I get called out to boiler
