UK Plumbing & Electrical News

July 18, 2026

Garden and Driveway Drainage — Channel Drains, ACO Drains, and Surface Water Management for UK Plumbers
A UK plumber's guide to surface water drainage — covering ACO and channel drain types, load classes to EN 1433, gullies, soakaways, SUDS and permeable paving, channel drain installation in block paving, and Building Regulations Part H compliance.
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July 18, 2026

Outdoor and Garden Electrical Installations: Garden Sockets, External Lighting, and Outbuilding Circuits
Outdoor and Garden Electrical Installations: Garden Sockets, External Lighting, and Outbuilding Circuits Outdoor electrical work is one of the most regulated areas in domestic wiring — and for good reason. Combine electricity with moisture, frost, mechanical damage, and public access,...
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July 18, 2026

How to Install an Outside Tap: A UK Plumber's Guide
A practical guide to fitting an outside tap: isolation valve selection, Water Regulations backflow requirements, frost protection, and step-by-step installation from breaking into the supply to testing. Materials available for collection from APM in Acton.

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Garden and Driveway Drainage — Channel Drains, ACO Drains, and Surface Water Management for UK Plumbers