This Wet type of under floor central heating means that it is fed by hot water piping system under the floor of your rooms. This is supplied from a boiler that circulates the water. There are alternatives ways of heating the rooms but the best type if you are fitting out a large area, or […]

These plumbing appliances are fitted in many places in the home and are a very important piece of kit for any drain system. The name indicates the kind of job it is employed to carry out. Yes it is to trap things.Use:To provide a good solid water seal to stop any of the various smells […]

The guide below is for after the shower, including all of its associated pipework has already been fitted correctly and the enclosure is the last thing to fitMethod:1). Lay both of the side panels flat and spread a large bead of silicon sealant (sanitary) in the curved channels on the top and on the bottom. […]

Below is a very Brief Glossary of Fittings used in Plumbing:End feed Fittings.These are joints requiring solder to seal them, but they do not hold a solder ring inside. They are soldered with flux, solder and direct heat.Flexi-Hoses.An example of this type of hose is of a braided type, used for filling loops in central […]

Magnet Water Treatment.Introduction To hard Water:Hard water is the cause usually of scale formation as it contains high concentrations of minerals. These are largely Magnesium and Calcium. Hard water is not bad for you but rather for your plumbing pipework. The affects are scale in dishwashers, taps and shower-heads leading to a reduction in flow. […]

The prevention of contamination in any plumbing system especially a domestic one is of paramount importance. Should dirty water make its way back into our water supply, then our health is at a sever risk. Backflow is a means by which the dirty water can find its way into our system. Crystal Palace Plumbers can […]