It will happen to us all eventually, whether it’s a leaking radiator valve, a radiator not heating properly, or you just want a new one; knowing how to replace a radiator valve is a skill worth learning. I have been fitting and fixing radiators full-time for over a decade. I have come across many problems […]
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
Dirty central heating system causing problems? Are your radiators cold at the bottom? Flushing a heating system is cleaning the insides of the radiators and pipes to get rid of any dirt and sludge that may be causing problems. I have been a full-time heating engineer flushing heating systems for over a decade, and it’s
Are some of your radiators not heating properly, even after bleeding them? Balancing your radiators helps distribute heat evenly, but it won’t fix undersized radiators. Before balancing, check if your radiators are the right size using our heating calculator. If they’re too small, they may never heat the space properly. With 20 years of experience,
Draining a central heating system can be difficult and take a long time, but it is sometimes necessary to replace radiators and perform other heating jobs. Knowing how to drain a radiator system (and refill it) can save you money and give you the skills to flush a central heating system. I have been a
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
Is your radiator not working, leaking, rusting, or just not powerful enough? Whether faulty or due for an upgrade, replacing one can be simple or tricky, depending on your system. As a full-time heating engineer with over a decade of experience, I’ve replaced countless radiators and handled all kinds of setups. Replacing a radiator with
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
