Here is a small selection of terms that are frequently used in the world of plumbing and as such it is really important that plumbers and inspectors know all terms and what the mean: Air Chambers are used to absorb pressure and stop water hammer. They are normall installed as close as possible to valvesRead more about Plumbing References[…]
If you are fitting new taps to a sink or just replacing old units, one thing to keep in mind is that the makers do not inform you that chrome plated taps are incredibly more resistant to chemicals that are used in a bathroom. Below is a brief guide to fitting new taps: firstly useRead more about New Taps[…]
All over the world, the signs of more innovation in plumbing started to appear in the early modern period. The earliest water closet was seen in 1596, which comprised of a toilet that had a cistern of water above the seat, which then flushed the waste away. This designed really wasnt put to use untilRead more about Early Modern Plumbing[…]
Our water is usually stored in something called a cylinder. These vessels are made from really strong plastics. The function they provide make it necessary for them to have a good solid support structure. The very old vessels that were made from galvanized did not require this kind of support. Clapham Plumbers will remove andRead more about Storage Cylinders[…]
The Stored System (a guide):This type of water storage system takes the direct cold water supply straight into the cold-water storage cylinder in the loft space. The storage cylinder is normally fitted high up in a property, usually in the loft space. The cylinder feeds the taps, and although you isolate the water supply theseRead more about Systems For Water[…]
TheTap:The domestic tap gives a great clue as to the true age of a plumbing system. Should they fail to close proper and just drip all the time, leaving brown stains in its wake, then, they need to be changed for new ones. Clapham Plumbers are all skilled.Water Storage Cylinder:Take a good look at thisRead more about Plumbing Appliances[…]
The heat pump is a great piece of technology, being used to provide heated air and also cooling air in a home or office. So this begs the question, is the heat pump really that good and is it a green appliance. A Clapham Plumber knows how a heat pump operates. Sadly it looks likeRead more about Heat Pumps Friendly or Not[…]
The first thing to do is to isolate the water supply. Now you can drain the cistern of water. Now, flush the WC and clean out any water that remains in the cistern. Unscrew the holding bolts that hold the WC cistern to the pan. Take the chain off the handle. Clapham Plumbers carry allRead more about Flush Valve[…]
Many items are available on the market to deal with plumbing nasties, but there is one that has been around for a long time that usually comes up trumps if you have a blockage in your pipework and that is something called a drain snake. Its construction is of a coiled metal spiral that isRead more about Drain Snake Unblocker[…]
Carbon Monoxide kills people every year and they dont even know that it is coming. This odourless, colourless gas gives the homeowner no warning signs at all. There are simple steps that you can take to avoid meeting Carbon Monoxide.You can: Fit Detection Equipment:The equipment comes in the form of a detector, already made upRead more about Carbon Monoxide[…]
