Draining a Plumbing System
If you are planning to leave your house for any length of time, it can be a good idea to completely drain your plumbing system to avoid frozen and burst pipes (especially in houses with older systems)....
View ArticleRemoving a Cast-Iron Bath
If you are renovating the bathroom in an older house, you may need to remove an old cast-iron bath to make way for a modern replacement. Cast-iron baths are extremely heavy and you may need to enlist...
View ArticleCuring Airlocks
You can tell if there is an airlock (a bubble of trapped air) in your plumbing system if the taps (usually the hot taps) have reduced water flow, hiss and spurt water or stop running altogether....
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How to Balance Radiators
Knowing how to balance the radiator circuit of a gas central heating system is a handy trick that can make the difference between a miserable winter and a harmonious one. By balancing the radiators you...
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Fitting a Cold Water Storage Tank
Checking the condition of the cold-water storage tank in your loft is important. Not only does this tank supply a lot of your water, it also has the potential to cause a lot of damage should it spring...
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Fitting Waste Pipes and Traps
In modern plumbing systems, the waste pipes which carry away used water are normally made from plastic. The waste pipe lead from the outlet of the bath, shower, etc, through the wall and into the soil...
View ArticleDraining a Central Heating System
There are several reasons why you migh need to drain a central heating system, from repairing a leak to replacing radiators. It is a fairly simple process if you follow some basic rules. This guide is...
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Types of Plumbing Joint
Repairs to the plumbing in a house is one of the most common DIY tasks undertaken. If you are making any alterations or repairs to either copper or plastic plumbing pipes, you will probably need to...
View ArticleTypes of Plumbing Pipe
Learn about the different types of Plumbing Pipe commonly used in domestic systems. The majority of the pipework in your house will probably be made of copper and in most cases it is best to use the...
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Basic Tools for Plumbing Jobs
Before you go out and buy a new set of tools for you plumbing jobs, have a look in your toolbox. Many basic DIY toolkits will contain several of the tools (pliers, spanners, wrenches, etc.,) needed for...
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