How is plumbing installed in houses?
Find out what steps are required to install the plumbing in your home - from the design stage all the way through to testing...
What does plumbing involve?
Plumbing is much more than just fixing leaky taps. Find out what sorts of things plumbing involves, and what aspects of your home require...
What do plumbers do?
Everyone knows plumbers work with pipes - but most people don't realise just how many pipes there are hidden around their houses, and how...
Sub metering and smart water meters
See what the law says about water sub metering for apartment blocks, and using smart meters to assess and manage your water usage.
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Types of valves
A variety of different kinds of valves are used in home plumbing systems. Learn more about air admittance valves, tempering valves, thermostatic mixing valves,...
Pipe lagging
Lagging is the insulation that goes around pipes to help keep heat in and control noises from inside the pipes. Find out more about...
Water meters
Find out what the law says about the installation and operation of water meters, how they work, and what you can and can't do...
Grey water systems
Just because water from the tap has been used, it doesn't mean it can't be used again. See how grey water systems can help...
Hot water systems
These days, hot running water's an indispensible luxury (some would say a necessity). Find out more about how water is heated and delivered to...
Plumbing systems
Learn about hot water systems, fuel gas systems, bore water systems, rainwater supply, septic systems drainage and other plumbing systems around your home.
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