Tag: plumbing
All the articles with the tag "plumbing".
Bath and Shower Resealing: Stopping Leaks and Mouldy Silicone
Black, mouldy or peeling silicone around your bath or shower? Why sealant fails, how a proper reseal is done, and the signs of a hidden shower leak, from our plumbing and maintenance team.
Running Toilet, Weak Flush or Leaking Cistern? Common Toilet Problems and Fixes
Toilet won't stop running, flushes weakly or leaks at the base? The usual causes, what you can check yourself, and when to call a plumber. Advice for homeowners and landlords.
Hard Water and Limescale in London and Essex: What It Does to Showers, Appliances and Plumbing
London and Essex have some of the hardest water in the UK. How limescale blocks shower heads, wears out valves and cartridges, damages appliances and macerators, and what you can do about it.
Case Study: A Faulty Shower Cartridge and the Hidden Water Damage Behind It
A concealed shower with a failing control cartridge, and water damage found inside the marble-clad boxing. How we replaced the cartridge, investigated the boxing, and why small shower drips should never be ignored.
Legionella Control: Water Temperature Checks for Landlords and Businesses
What landlords and businesses need to know about Legionella: who is responsible, the hot and cold water temperatures that keep bacteria under control, how outlet temperature checks are done, and what to do if readings are out of range.
When a Radiator Needs Replacing: Rust, Leaks and Corroded Valves
Rust along the bottom of a radiator, a weeping valve or water stains on the carpet? The signs a radiator or valve has reached the end of its life, why it happens, and what a replacement involves.
Food Waste Disposer Replacement: When to Repair and When to Replace
Kitchen waste disposer humming, jammed, leaking or not turning on? Common faults, quick checks you can do safely, and what's involved in replacing a unit like an InSinkErator under the sink.
Electric and Dual-Fuel Towel Rails: What's Involved in Fitting One
Thinking about an electric or dual-fuel heated towel rail? How they work, bathroom electrical safety rules, timers and thermostats, and what installation involves. From Positive Contractors, Chigwell.