Stiebel Eltron expands training centre
Stiebel Eltron UK has expanded its training centre at its Wirral headquarters to double its capacity
Replacing parts: Lack of regulation poses real danger
Neil Macdonald, technical manager at the Heating and Hotwater Council (HHIC), looks at the importance of selecting approved replacement parts when taking on a repair.
Plumbing body warns of DIY dangers during social distancing
The Association of Plumbing & Heating Contractors (APHC) is reminding homeowners that the government is allowing plumbing and heating contractors to carry out emergency plumbing and heating work.
Scalding and burns data shows ongoing risk
Scalding injuries caused by heating appliances, radiators and pipes continue to pose a serious issue for the young and elderly
WRAS urges rethink on dual flush buttons
Toilet manufacturers are being urged to rethink the design of some dual flush buttons following new research released by WRAS (Water Regulations Approval Scheme)
Research reveals the main barriers to women entering the plumbing industry
Outdated stereotypes and poor career advice are seen as the main barriers for women considering a career in the plumbing and heating industry
Half of Britain’s plumbers fix botch-jobs every day, survey finds
A total of 55.6% of British plumbers spend every single working day fixing other plumbers’ poor work, according to a sample survey by Water Regs UK.
Commit to conservation this World Water Week, says CIPHE CEO
Ahead of World Water Week, CIPHE is encouraging the plumbing and heating industry to educate the public on the importance of conserving water
Vast majority of homeowners support delay to oil and LPG boiler...
News that a ban on oil and LPG boiler installations has been pushed back nine years has been welcomed by British homeowners