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When running copper pipework, the choice between end feed and compression fittings comes up on every job. This guide covers when to solder, when to compress, how the two systems compare on cost and reliability, and what APM Electricals stocks at our Acton trade counter for same-day collection.Read now -
End Feed vs Solder Ring vs Push-Fit Copper Fittings: A Plumber's Guide
Read nowEnd Feed vs Solder Ring vs Push-Fit Copper Fittings: A Plumber's Guide Three types of copper fitting, three different ways to make a joint — and the wrong choice on the wrong job can cost you time, rework, or a...
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Lever Ball Valves: The Trade Guide to WRAS Approval, Sizing, and Colour Coding
Read nowLever Ball Valves: The Trade Guide to Sizing, WRAS Approval, and Colour Coding If you're fitting isolation points on a domestic or commercial water system, lever ball valves are the go-to. Fast quarter-turn operation, full-bore flow, and a visible handle...
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End Feed vs Solder Ring Copper Fittings: The Complete Guide for Plumbers
Read nowCopper fittings are the backbone of domestic and commercial plumbing in the UK.
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Plumbing Valves: The Complete Guide to Radiator Valves, Ball Valves, Gate Valves, Stopcocks and Isolators
Read nowValves control, isolate, regulate, and direct water flow throughout a plumbing installation.
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Bathroom and Kitchen Plumbing Accessories: Traps, Waste Fittings and Flexible Tap Connectors
Read nowThe components that connect appliances to waste and supply pipework are some of the most frequently replaced items in domestic plumbing — and some of the most frequently confused.
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Flexible Tap Connectors: How to Choose the Right Size and Length
Read nowA flexible tap connector — sometimes called a braided hose or flexi hose — connects the tap tail to the supply pipework under the sink or basin.
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Isolation Valves and Service Valves: Which to Use and Where
Read nowAn isolation valve is one of the most-fitted items in any plumber's bag — and one of the most frequently confused.
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End Feed vs Compression Fittings: When to Use Each One
End feed and compression fittings both connect copper pipe — but they suit different jobs. This guide covers when to solder and when to go mechanical, with a quick comparison table.Read now