DIYPlumbing Being able to solder copper pipe is probably a plumber’s most important and most useful skill. It’s not difficult, but there are a couple of key things that you must do every time to ensure a watertight joint. Before we begin, be sure to check out our other popular articles on copper pipe: how to … Read more
After a big family meal, there’s nothing more irritating than opening the dishwasher to see that everything inside is still dirty. Glasses are dull and cloudy. There’s bits of dried food on the plates and between the prongs of forks. Yuk. If you’ve got a dishwasher not cleaning or rinsing properly – don’t panic. There … Read more
Whether you need to drain a radiator or remove a radiator, these are not difficult tasks. In fact, you won’t even need to drain the central heating system. How to drain a radiator Close the valves The first thing to do is to close both radiator valves: the lockshield and the TRV (thermostatic radiator valve. … Read more
Increases in boiler pressure are absolutely normal. The system typically goes from 1 – 1.5 bar when cold, to at least 2. However, if your boiler pressure is too high, it may trigger the pressure release valve or even stop the boiler from working completely. Read on to learn more about this fault, and how … Read more
In many cases, you can fix leaking copper pipe without soldering or perhaps even needing to call a plumber. There are several simple ways to do this, many of which don’t require expensive tools. Before starting this job, the first thing to do is to turn the water off. How you do this obviously depends … Read more
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