Plumbing tips and advice from a professional UK plumber. For people who are handy and like to do it themselves!
An outside tap leaking water can be fixed most of the time but sometimes needs to be replaced. If it’s not working, you need to verify if it’s the tap or the water supply to the tap. I have been plumbing and fitting outside taps for over a decade and have fixed many outside tap …
How to Fix an Outside Tap Leaking Water: A Simple Help Guide Read More »
Having 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. Here I’ll teach you the most common …
Outside Tap Not Working? Learn How to Fix Common Problems Read More »
Changing a tap washer can only be done on full-turn taps as quarter-turn and single-lever taps do not have rubber washers in them. A tap washer replacement can fix a dripping tap but sometimes you’ll need to replace the tap cartridge. I have been a full-time plumber for over a decade and have changed many …
How to Change a Tap Washer: A Plumbers Step-by-Step Guide Read More »
A tap cartridge replacement is very 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 trying to remove the cartridge. I have been plumbing full-time for over a decade and I have replaced many tap cartridges and …
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. Here I’ll …
How to Disconnect a Washing Machine: Step-by-Step Guide Read More »
Learning how to change basin taps, or ‘bathroom sink’ taps are pretty straightforward but if the tap is dripping, you might be be able to fix. I have been a full-time plumber and replacing taps for over a decade, and I can tell you that the hardest part is removing the basin taps when they …
How to Change Basin Taps: The Complete Plumbers Guide Read More »
Learning how to change 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 …
How to Change Bath Taps: Step by Step Help Guide Read More »
To change a kitchen tap, you need to turn off the water supply, disconnect the two hot and cold pipes, remove the tap from the kitchen sink via the nuts, and refit everything in reverse order. Learning how to replace an outside tap is easier but replacing a kitchen tap can be very difficult and …
How to Change a Kitchen Tap: The Complete Guide for 2023 Read More »
Are you sick of that annoying dripping tap? Don’t want to pay a plumber to do something so simple? Learn how to fix a dripping tap from an everyday plumber. I have been plumbing full-time for over a decade and I have replaced and fixed many leaking taps. Before you think about replacing the tap, …
How to Fix a Dripping Tap: The 4 Best Ways Step-by-Step Read More »
Learning how to install an outside tap from scratch can be very difficult, especially if you haven’t done any plumbing before. Outside tap fitting can be very straightforward once you have done it a few times and you have the right tools and materials, but learning how to fit an outside tap the correct way …
How to Fit an Outside Tap: Complete Step-by-Step Guide Read More »
