Trades Advice

Happy International Women in Engineering Day (INWED22)! Okay, we know it is a little-known awareness day on June 23rd, but it is definitely something we should be making more noise about.

This week is National Apprenticeship Week(NAW). NAW is in its 15th annual week-long celebration of apprenticeships.

Over the last 20 years, the number of women working has steadily increased. However, only a small portion work in the skilled trades industry.

It’s becoming increasingly more important to responsibly recycle an old boiler, not only for environmental reasons but also for the safety of your customers too. Let us explain why...

No matter which trade you’re in, having an untidy work van can cost you a lot of time and effort. It is quite likely adding to your daily frustration.

Van theft is a huge issue in the U.K. Numbers are growing every year with over 10 cases reported every day.  Data suggests that over 98% of tradespeople are concerned about tool or vehicle theft.

As many of you may know, fly-tipping is a serious criminal offence for which you could be prosecuted. In 2016/17, fly-tipping cost local councils over £58m in clean-up costs.

Do you ever think about where your old boiler waste is ending up? In 2018/2019 there were over a million cases of fly tipping in the U.K. costing councils in England an estimated £12.9 million pounds in clear up and enforcement fees.

Over the past few years there is no denying that mobile has become a part of your everyday life. There are mobile apps for just about everything and that is no exception for plumbers and homeowners who...

Tracpipe or Flexigas? We're comparing the two leading brands of CSST (Corrugated Stainless-Steel Tubing), find out more in our latest post.

Ah, the New Year. Resolutions are flying, gym memberships are booming, and everyone's got grand plans for 12 months of self-improvement. But what about us in the trenches of the plumbing and heating industry? Can we, the pipe whisperers and boiler gurus, join in the goal-setting fun?

With 95% of scalding injuries attained by those most vulnerable being caused at home, we believe that all homeowners should be educated on how TMVs are able to prevent injury. Together with Altecnic, we want to raise awareness on how the home environment can be made a safer place by utilising Thermostatic Mixing Valves.