Water Contamination
Water contamination is serious and needs to be resolved immediately. There is a name for a common way for water to become contaminated and that is ‘back flow’. The usual way for water to enter a home is under a great deal of pressure. The pressure of incoming water to a property is very high. […]
Washing Machine (disconnection)
Disconnection of the washing machine is usually left to the homeowner as it may cause a flood situation. Before the job is started, the (hot if fitted) and cold water supplies need to be isolated. Then, the machine should be unplugged as it normally plugged into a nearby outlet.Now, pull the washing machine clear and […]
Valves (Float Operated)
Diaphragm Valve:This type of valve has been used in a domestic plumbing situation for many years. They are normally made by connecting a ball of plastic or rubber to an extended metal arm. The ball, then lifts and lowers as the water rises, resulting in the opening and closing of the inlet water supply valve. […]
The Cistern
The cistern has been around for a long time and is a useful bit of kit, however, pre-1993, the capacity for these types of WC cisterns were 2 gallons (9ltr). This volume was reduced in order to save water consumption to an initial 7½ ltrs. Eventually it was decided to reduce it to volume used […]
Change a Tap (couple of tips)
ONE: Firstly isolate the water supply, which is usually done by closing the drain cock underneath the kitchen sink. Once closed off, then open up all taps. As soon as the water stops flowing close them up. Doing this takes any remaining water below the level you’re going to be working at. Don’t do this […]