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Quality Plumbing Week 2016
Quality Plumbing Week 2016 starts on October 3rd Transforming the reputation of an industry - is one week enough? For the last few years attempts are being made to address the lamentable reputation of plumbers among British Householders; APAC run their yearly Quality...
Gas Safety Week – 7 Tips to keep your family safe
Keep safe and help your family stay safe by following these 7 simple Gas Safety Week Tips. Gas Safety Week is September 19th - 25th. Tip 1. Only use your gas appliances for their intended use Tip 2. Are your relatives and neighbours ready for...
Is a Silent Killer lurking in your home?
Carbon Monoxide is a Silent Killer. CO poisoning is a risk with any gas or solid fuel appliance. Odourless, invisible and deadly, Carbon Monoxide is produced by a faulty appliance or if the flue is blocked - which is why it is often called the Silent Killer! When...
History of Plumbing
A fascinating look at the history of plumbing since 2600 BC. We all use plumbing several times a day but how often do any of us think about it? Here's an extremely thorough look at the history of plumbing. Thanks to QS Supplies...
Blocked Drains
Cleaning blocked drains is simple when you know how and can save you lots of money calling a plumber. Remember, prevention is better than cure! Baths and shower drains 1) Most blocked drains in the bath are caused by hair, it is a nasty messy business to get it out...
The Myth of Inspiration
Our Stopcocks Women Plumbers are often referred to as Inspiring but what does 'being an inspiration' mean and does it help anyone to have 'inspiration'? There are so many ways our women plumbers are an inspiration and each of them are. Anyone who has to overcome this...
Blame it on the TV Shows
'TV Shows have a lot to answer for' says Mica May; Marketing Director of Stopcocks Women Plumbers. She believes they encourage unrealistic expectations. We all watch them, the makeover TV shows, the build a new house from scratch TV shows and the...
DIY or not DIY – That is the Question
Is DIY on the decline? In the last week we have been approached by local and national media for comments on the decline of DIY skills in the general population. Here are some thoughts on that, based on what our customers say to us. There are a variety of comments that...
Be ready for Bank Holiday DIY
We're approaching the first Bank Holiday of 2016, a time traditionally marked by DIY projects. The numbers of emergency call-outs we receive for leaks tends to rise during and just after a Bank Holiday. Here are some tips to save your home and ensure we get a break...
Bleeding radiators
Bleeding radiators If your radiators are noisy or cold at the bottom, the easiest fix and first port of call will be to bleed them. This is a relatively easy job that most people will be able to learn quickly. It is definitely very useful a skill to have. Difficulty...