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
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
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
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
