UK Plumbing & Electrical News

A practical APM trade guide to choosing Aquaflow pipe clip sizes for 32mm, 40mm and 50mm waste pipe, 20mm and 25mm MDPE, and rubber-lined metal clips.

A practical APM guide to choosing between Aspen Mini Aqua and Mini Orange condensate pumps, with links to live APM stock and the condensate pumps collection.

A practical guide to calculating room heat loss, radiator output, and boiler size for UK homes.

A practical guide to choosing the right unvented hot water cylinder based on property size, bathrooms, demand, and heat source.

Limescale on taps, spots on glassware, reduced appliance life — these are signs of hard water affecting millions of UK homes. This complete guide explains the difference between hard and soft water by region, and what you can do about it.

Choosing the right electric shower in 2026 means balancing power rating, water pressure, and energy efficiency. This complete buying guide covers kW ratings, installation requirements, and the best-performing models stocked at APM.

End feed, Yorkshire, compression, or push-fit — a working plumber's guide to joining copper pipe. How each method works, when to use it, and the mistakes that cause leaks.

Electric showers provide instant hot water without relying on a boiler, making them ideal for busy households and properties with limited hot water capacity. This guide covers kW ratings, installation requirements, and the best units available in 2026.

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.