UK Plumbing & Electrical News

A flexible tap connector — sometimes called a braided hose or flexi hose — connects the tap tail to the supply pipework under the sink or basin.

110mm soil pipe is the black or grey pipe that carries waste from toilets, and the soil and vent stack on multi-storey buildings and extensions.

An isolation valve is one of the most-fitted items in any plumber's bag — and one of the most frequently confused.

MDPE — medium density polyethylene — is the blue pipe used for mains cold water supplies in the UK.

A full bathroom renovation costs thousands.

How JG Speedfit push-fit fittings work, when to use them vs compression vs solder, the full 15mm and 22mm range with trade prices, and installation tips to avoid the most common failures. From APM Electricals, Acton.

How to specify Knightsbridge sockets and switches for every room — white vs chrome, SP vs DP, USB sockets, RCD sockets, and a van stock guide. With current trade prices from APM Electricals, Acton.

Magnetic filter guide for heating engineers: Magnaclean Pro 2 vs Fernox TF1 Sigma vs Calmag — how to choose, where to fit, and why inhibitor alone is not enough. With current trade prices from APM Electricals, Acton.

FuseBox vs Axiom vs MK Sentry: a practical consumer unit buying guide for UK electricians covering 18th Edition compliance, SPD integration, Type A RCDs, and when to specify Hager. With current pricing from APM Electricals, Acton.