At some stage in the lifetime of your WC it is going to definitely fail to work on at least one visit. This is always very inconvenient. Should this happen to you, you should firstly give it a good thorough visual inspection. Look for anything that is really obvious. It is highly unlikely to be […]
Tap:Taps can be used to help in guessing the age of a domestic system.Should they not stop dripping, with this constant dripping leaving brown stains on the bath or wash basin, then they should be renewed. Lead Piping:Any older lead pipes you find in your domestic system, need to be renewed as soon as you […]
Macerator Unit.?This piece of equipment is a great bit of kit, and does pretty much the same job as the WC and is very affective. With this unit the pipework is negligible. A BR2 Plumber can fit this unit. The macerator also enables you to choose just where you want it to be fitted unlike […]
There are lots of fittings that are used in plumbing and the problem for anyone considering doing a job themselves is being able to remember their names. Listed below is the names and short descriptions of just some fittings that you may need to use at some point in the future. BR2 Plumbers use different […]
A). When you are working on hot water pipes, also the pipes on a central heating system, always visually inspect the joint for dryness once the pipes get hot as it is a very normal thing for them to be dry if the water is cold and start to leak if the water is hot. […]
Through its life your central heating system will have inside it lots of dirty dank water and will also react with the metal in the system. This will cause corrosion if left for long periods of time. So it is a good idea to flush through and clean the system at some point. This will […]
There is a piece of equipment used in plumbing that will allow most pipework to be bent without snapping or crimping. This is called the Pipe Bender. BR2 Plumbers use pipe-bending equipment.The majority of these benders are made to bend various diameter pipes:Small are normally 8,10 and 12mm.Larger are normally 15and 22mm.Should you need to […]
1). Types of Bidet.The two types of Bidet are, The Over Rim Bidet which is similar to a low level style washbasin with hot and cold taps. The Under Rim Bidet which has mixer taps, a spray and remote operated plug. Fitting can be carried out by a professional from BR2 Boiler Repairs .2). Over […]
Backflow, as it is called, is when water which could be contaminated is drawn back into the plumbing system. There are basically two causes of backflow: Back pressure and Back Siphonage. BR2 Plumbers are experienced in backflow.Back pressure is where the water may be caused to flow in the opposite direction. This could occur, for […]
Under the floor heating systems are potentially up to 40 per cent more efficient than conventional systems. Used in with radiators or on its own, it will free up wall space for shelves and cupboards, or for a minimalist look and there are no hot and cold spots as heat is distributed evenly across the […]