The Heating, Plumbing and Bathroom Installation Information Resource

The purpose of this section is to build a comprehensive reference section, by providing information supplied by industry experts from all aspects of the trade. It is our aim to provide information that is specific and relevant to the topic, and all manufacturers, suppliers and trades people are invited to contribute.

This section will be added to and updated throughout the year, and the plumbingpages team will be happy to research and include information on specific topic areas not currently included.

If you have a specific area of interest that is not currently listed or you wish to contribute please email team@plumbingpages.com who will endeavor to publish the information.

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Reducing fuel bills

The purpose of this section is to provide information that helps you to achieve the lowest possible fuel running costs especially during those periods when central heating and hot water is required.

Condensing boilers

This section aims to provide information that will encourage a greater awareness of the condensing boiler. One fact that all experts agree on and has been repeated time and time again is that it is always beneficial from an energy saving point of view to fit a condensing boiler.

Water heating systems

Choosing the method by which hot water is supplied is often pre-determined by the choice of central heating system; which is ironic as heating systems in the UK are used on average for less than five months of the year and the amount of heating required is a pre-determined factor. It is the hot water requirement that tends to vary with usage, yet it is often treated as a secondary requirement in design terms. The problem is often compounded by the variety and choice of water heating systems that are available; some of the leading UK manufactures of waterheating equipment have helped to formulat this section to explain the issues.

Domestic heating systems

The key purpose of this section is to highlight specific areas of heating design that have an effect on the systems operating efficiency and long term running costs.The intention is to encourage best practice principals for the design and purchase of domestic heating systems, which are critical to Energy Efficiency.

Radiators & heat emitters

The main reason that someone has central heating installed is to ensure that they and their family are provided with plenty of hot water and warmth at a level to which they can remain comfortable. This section aims to provide relevant information on the availability and installation of radiators for use in central heating systems.

Legislation & regulations

This section aims to provide information and links regarding current legislation and Regulations. Information provided will be in layman's terms with links to the appropriate publications and papers where available.

Showers & accessories

The purpose of this section is to provide, information on all aspects of 'shower equipment and issues,' in a structured format, written by leading manufacturers of showering equipment. The information is aimed at being informative and generic in nature so as to enable the reader to make informed choices.

Pipework, soil & waste

Recent years have seen rapid changes in the development of pipe and waste water systems and for hot and cold-water services applications. This section looks at the issues and alternatives that are now available.

Backflow contamination

Despite strict regulations, extremely dangerous situations continue to occur when backflow contaminants are inadvertently allowed to enter our safe drinking water supplies. The purpose of this section is to provide an understanding of how far-reaching and critical backflow contamination problems are.

Water treatment

This feature aims to clarify the key problems that are associated with water heating devices and systems, in particular, scale, corrosion and fouling, for both direct and in direct usage. With the ever-increasing growth of water treatment solutions, the aim is to give an impartial view of the current solutions available.

Useful Links

Emergency telephone numbers, useful links and plumbing websites of interest.