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How to select and install a condensate pump when gravity drainage isn't possible. Covers Aspen Silent+, pipework sizing, overflow alarms, and common fault codes for UK plumbers.Read now
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Bathroom Basin Waste Assemblies: Pop-Up Wastes, Click-Clack Wastes, and Slotted Overflows
Guide to choosing and fitting basin wastes for UK plumbers and DIYers — covers slotted vs unslotted, click-clack, pop-up, and click-clack types, with product recommendations from APM's trade counter in Acton.Read now -
Pegasus Pressfit Larger Bore Fittings — 28mm, 35mm, 42mm and 54mm M-Profile for UK Plumbers
Read nowWhen pipe sizes go beyond 22mm, soldering copper stops being quick and starts being a liability. Heat soaking through large-bore fittings, confined plant rooms, insurance restrictions on open flames near insulation — all of it pushes contractors toward press-fit. Pegasus...
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Lever Ball Valves, Gate Valves & Isolating Valves — 15mm, 22mm and 28mm for UK Plumbers
Read nowShutting off water quickly and safely is one of the most fundamental requirements in any plumbing installation. Whether you are isolating a tap for a washer change, fitting a gas appliance or commissioning a central heating system, the right valve...
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JG Speedfit Push-Fit Fittings — Tees, Elbows, Couplers and Reducers for UK Plumbers
JG Speedfit push-fit fittings let UK plumbers make fast, tool-free connections on copper and barrier pipe. APM stocks the full range: 15mm and 22mm tees, elbows, couplers, reducers, stop valves and more — available online with next-day delivery.Read now -
Aquaflow 50mm Waste Pipe Fittings — Access Plugs, Straight Couplings, Bends and Branches for UK Plumbers
Read nowWhy 50mm Waste Fittings Are a Plumber's Van-Stock Essential 50mm (2-inch) solvent weld and pushfit waste fittings are the backbone of most domestic waste runs in the UK. From bath and shower traps through to single-stack waste systems connecting into...
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110mm Soil Pipe Fittings — Socket Plugs, Swept Bends, Branches and Soil Pipe for UK Plumbers
Read now110mm Soil Pipe Fittings — Socket Plugs, Swept Bends, Branches and Soil Pipe for UK Plumbers 110mm soil pipe is the backbone of above-ground drainage in UK domestic and commercial buildings. Every toilet, soil stack, vent pipe, and above-ground foul...
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50mm Waste Pipe Fittings — Access Plugs, Straight Couplings, Knuckle Bends, and Branches for UK Plumbers
Read nowComplete guide to 50mm solvent weld waste pipe fittings for UK plumbers: when to use 50mm pipe over 40mm, the essential fittings on every 50mm job (access plugs, straight couplings, 90° knuckle bends, and 92° branch tees), correct solvent weld technique for the larger bore, clipping and support intervals, and the most common installation mistakes that lead to blockages.
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32mm and 40mm Waste Pipe Fittings — Under-Basin, Bath, and Shower Drainage for UK Plumbers
A trade guide to 32mm and 40mm solvent weld waste pipe fittings: when to use each size, key components (branches, bends, access plugs, clips), correct fall, boss adaptor connections, and solvent welding technique. Featuring Aquaflow 40mm Branch 92°, 40mm Access Plug, 32mm Tee Branch, and 40mm Bend 135°.Read now