Plumbing General News
There could be an increase in the number of people able to fix the UK's
kitchen sinks and
taps, as a training provider reveals more trainees are signing up to plumbing courses.According to the Daily Express, [
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Research has suggested buyers of new-build homes have problems with their central heating or hot water system.The study by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) found that 25 per cent of people moving into a new house found problems with [
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When a Walsall woman called in a plumber to fix her boiler she didn't expect true love to be thrown into the service.Gail Butwell, of Park Hall, asked Jem Tonks from Diamond Maintenance Services to repair her central-heating boiler when [
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New research suggests that UK residents need to brush up on their awareness of
boilers and other heating products.The Corgi Carbon Monoxide Report found that people living in London, Yorkshire, the Midlands and Wales are more likely to [
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When considering property improvements such as
renewable energy technologies, homeowners should start with small projects first, it has been advised.Adam Vaughn, author of e-books Smartplanet and the Greenguy, noted that the amount of information available about renewable energy [
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Homeowners looking to spruce up their property with DIY projects to kitchens and
bathrooms should only attempt tasks they have to ability to do well, experts in the area have claimed.The National Home Improvement Council (NHIC) said as [
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Apprentices learning how to repair the nation's
taps,
radiators and water tanks are honing their skills with a computer game, it has been reported.Train4Trade Skills' new plumbing course uses a virtual reality house alongside practical sessions [
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A West Sussex-based builder has set up a website for plumbers, heating engineers and other tradespeople to report 'rogue customers', it has emerged.Nigel Gray, who owns a glazing and conservatory firm, has given his fellow tradesman the chance to warn [
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The Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (IPHE) has warned against homeowners carry out repairs to that they are not qualified to do.As the professional body for the sector, the IPHE does not recommend that homeowners undertake DIY projects to [
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An event will be hosted at the National Self Build and Renovation Centre for those considering adding value with renovations.The centre, in Swindon, will offer expert advice to budding property developers who want to add value to their homes through [
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The UK's best toilets have been recognised, with the announcement of the winners of the 2008 Loo of the Year Awards.Aiming to spot the nation's top 'away from home' toilets, the prestigious Winner's Trophy was handed to Manchester's Trafford Centre [
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If you're the kind of homeowner who is always looking for a plumber to repair broken sinks,
taps and toilets you should consider moving to Norwich, new research suggests.A poll by Barclays has shown the UK towns with [
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The importance of having a high-quality toilet and plumbing was revealed to a Bradford pub when it became flooded with sewage.Drinkers in the Price of Orange pub, in Shelf, had to down their drinks and evacuate the bar when waste [
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An event which will bring together the shining lights of the Welsh plumbing and electrical installation has been announced.Swansea College has been named as the venue for the final of the Skill M&E competition to be held on May 8th [
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Thieves in County Durham have stolen a whole conservatory along with bathroom fittings from a vacant property, it has been reported.Police revealed that the criminals took the conservatory to pieces and whisked it away from the bungalow in Burnhope, according [
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Plumbers and installers across the UK have been offered some tips for their work with modern heating and chilled water systems.According to those with the commissioning know-how at tap and radiator specialist Pegler, the correct valve product selection is essential.Barrie [
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Plumbing professionals who illegally use the logo of the Oil Firing Technical Association (Oftec) face tough action from the organisation.Jeremy Hawksley, Oftec's chief executive, issued the warning in the wake of gas fitter David Mees' conviction for nine Health and [
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Leading boiler manufacturer Worcester has opened a £600,000 training centre to support installers in the north-east.The Bradford technical training centre will allow the group to train more tradesmen to install its
boilers, on top of the 14,000 that [
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UK homeowners seem to be unlucky with work carried out in their
bathrooms and kitchens, as almost 20,000 complaints were made about home maintenance.Consumer Direct, the government advice service, took 19,075 home maintenance complaints in the first three [
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Interbuild 2008, the construction industry's biggest show, has announced that this year's event will include a new pavilion.The Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors (APHC) will sponsor a new heating and plumbing display, reports H&V News.Among the exhibitions in the [
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