The cold-water storage cisterns that are fitted in our homes today are moulded from high strength plastic that can cope with high volume and pressures. They should always have complete support so that they are safe and level. This is achieved by supporting the base. The older metallised tanks were galvanized and did not require the same support. The old …

Plumbing pipework is better off being hidden in someway, because if it is not fitted neatly on walls or skirting boards etc. it can be an eyesore and look vey unprofessional. Below are some ways that and places that pipework can be concealed yet still being safe and performing their job. Coulsden Plumbers can conceal plumbing pipework. Under Timber Flooring:A …

A growing amount of people especially landowners like farmers are diversifying and investing in something called a Biomass Boiler. As the name implies, it is a boiler, but with the difference being that it will burn biological waste such as, logs, trees and all plant material, allowing it to produce heat and energy. These Modern biomass burners leave little ash …

During any home based maintenance or repairs an accident can happen at any time. So it is important to know what action to take.An electric shock can kill if the victim stops breathing. Action needs to be quick and decisive. More than anything else, actions need to be cool and methodical. Coulsdon Plumbers use first aid trained people. Firstly if …

There are two ways that filtered water may be supplied. Firstly via a separate worktop mounted tap, or a combination mixer tap which has hot, cold, and filtered water. The later is often more convenient as no additional space is required on the worktop and many people prefer the convenience of a single tap. Initially You should check that your …

It is not always practical or possible to carry out a permanent repair immediately on a pipe that is leaking, however some kind of remedial action must be carried out right at once. So below is a way of carrying out a temporary pipe repair:Firstly isolate the water supply to the pipe concerned and drain it down. A temporary repair …

There are two types of electrically operated valve that appear in central heating systems and they are as follows:The first is a two port valve that shuts on and off and the second is a three port valve called a Diverter Valve. This valve diverts the flow of water through the hot water cylinder when it is required to do …

Below is a list of useful tools for the plumber:Gas Blowtorch (soldering).A small hand held blowtorch direct heat source for soldering. Running on liquid gas is safe to use and efficient. Properly handled it can be used by professionals and beginners to plumbing. You simply play the torch over the joint until the solder flows. The gas is supplied in …