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We are publishing what we hope will be some useful advice to help all DIYers. Keep checking back as we add more posts to the list…..
How do I cut Copper & Plastic Pipe?
Cutting Copper & Plastic PipeHow do I cut copper pipe? is a question we are asked early on in our DIY Plumbing Courses As those of you who have been on our Essential Home Plumbing Course will know, cutting copper & plastic pipe is pretty straightforward, once...
Using Compression Joints
Learn how to use Compression Joints the right way in our Home Confidence 1 DIY Course for those of you who are curious about how your Plumbing works
Using Push-fit Fittings
Learning to use Push-fit fittings is more straightforward than you think. There are some important techniques to learn, but nothing too complicates. Using JG Speedfit Pushfit fittings on plumbing projects in your home, will really help in your DIY projects
Choosing the Right Drill Bit
DIY Advice: Mastering the Art of Choosing Drill Bits –
Learn how to choose the right drill bit for the right material. Useful information for the DIYer to get successful results every time
Electric Showers – what you need to know
Learn how to choose an Electric Shower, and who to choose to install it. What are the dangers of a badly-installed shower
How old are your Smoke Detectors?
Do you know how old your Smoke Detectors are? Some only last 7 years, others 10 years. If they look a bit yellow, they may be past their sell-by-date. Please check. You need them to work!
Frozen Boiler Condensate Pipes
Make frozen condensate pipes a thing of the past. When your boiler suddenly stops working, as the outside temperature plummets, the likely cause is badly installed boiler condensate pipes. The pipes may well have frozen, forcing your boiler to stop working.
Frozen condensate pipes are extremely easy to prevent, so why not check if yours are vulnerable and sort them out before you have a problem.
Follow our simple advice to prevent and deal with this common problem
How to re-pressurise a Boiler
Learning to re-pressurise your boiler is an important DIY task. It is a lot easier than you think. Once you get the knack, and understand how your boiler works, then you’ll be able to do this simple maintenance task whenever you need to.
Help, I have no Power….
Let’s be honest—if you’re reading this, you’re probably in a mild panic because half your house has lost power and you’ve no idea why. First, don’t worry! Resetting an RCD is something you can often do yourself, and it might just save you the cost (and embarrassment)...
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