UK Plumbing & Electrical News

July 18, 2026

50mm vs 40mm vs 32mm Waste Pipe: Which Size Do You Need and How to Use It
Plastic waste pipe is one of the most frequently ordered items on the trade counter — and one of the most frequently ordered wrong.

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July 18, 2026

Underground Drainage: 110mm and 160mm PVC Pipes, Fittings, and Installation to Building Regs Part H
Underground drainage is one of the most regulated and least forgiving parts of any construction or renovation project. Get the pipe sizing wrong, miss a rodding point, or lay to an insufficient gradient and you'll face expensive remediation — and potentially a Building Control rejection. This guide
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July 18, 2026

Pipe Sizing for Plumbing and Heating Systems: Flow Rates, Pressure Loss, and UK Regulations
Correct pipe sizing is fundamental to a well-functioning plumbing or heating installation. Undersized pipes cause low flow rates, excessive velocity noise, and high pressure loss. Oversized pipes are costly, slow to heat, and prone to stagnation in cold water supplies. This guide covers the principles of pipe sizing for domestic hot and cold water supplies, central heating circuits, and drainage — with reference to UK standards and common design tools.
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July 18, 2026

First Fix Plumbing: Pipe Runs, Notching Regulations, and New Build Inspection Requirements
A complete trade guide to first fix plumbing for UK new builds and renovations. Covers water supply, hot water, drainage, gas, and heating pipe runs; notching and drilling regulations under Building Regulations Part A; pressure testing before closing in; and compliance with Part G and Part H.
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July 18, 2026

Waste Traps: P-Traps, Bottle Traps, Bath Traps, and Shower Traps — A UK Plumber's Guide
Waste Traps: P-Traps, Bottle Traps, Bath Traps, and Shower Traps — A UK Plumber's Guide Waste Traps: P-Traps, Bottle Traps, Bath Traps, and Shower Traps — A UK Plumber's Guide A waste trap is one of the most frequently replaced...
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July 18, 2026

50mm Waste Pipe: The UK Plumber's Guide to Solvent Weld and Push-Fit Drainage
50mm Waste Pipe: The UK Plumber's Guide to Solvent Weld and Push-Fit Drainage 50mm Waste Pipe: The UK Plumber's Guide to Solvent Weld and Push-Fit Drainage 50mm waste pipe is the most widely used size in UK domestic drainage for...
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UK Plumbing & Electrical News

50mm vs 40mm vs 32mm Waste Pipe: Which Size Do You Need and How to Use It

Underground Drainage: 110mm and 160mm PVC Pipes, Fittings, and Installation to Building Regs Part H

Pipe Sizing for Plumbing and Heating Systems: Flow Rates, Pressure Loss, and UK Regulations

First Fix Plumbing: Pipe Runs, Notching Regulations, and New Build Inspection Requirements

Waste Traps: P-Traps, Bottle Traps, Bath Traps, and Shower Traps — A UK Plumber's Guide

50mm Waste Pipe: The UK Plumber's Guide to Solvent Weld and Push-Fit Drainage

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