Plumbers called out by a customer faced with a cracked, corroded or otherwise damaged pipe, want to repair the pipe as quickly as possible, stopping it from causing any further, unnecessary damage. Revolutionising traditional pipe repair, push fit repair couplings allow plumbers to fix punctures permanently within minutes. Stopping water leaks in their tracks, without…
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To celebrate adding Pipeloc to its ever–growing range of over 5,500 product lines, heating and plumbing product specialist Westco is giving away Pipeloc repair couplings. Exclusive to Westco, Pipeloc combines high-quality plastic pipe with innovative push-fit and twist lock fittings in an end-to-end piping system. Lightweight, durable and safe to install, with greater burst resistance…
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After kitchens, bathrooms are often the most costly rooms to remodel. However, a recent report by consumer group Which? revealed that installing a new bathroom at a cost of £8,400, can boost a home’s value by £10,000. It’s no wonder then, that bathroom renovations are a top priority for many homeowners. For people who want…
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Today, an estimated one billion people across the globe live without safe water supplies, 2.6 billion don’t have access to basic sanitation, and over three million children die each year as a result of preventable water-borne diseases. While the Water Supply Regulations help to ensure the safe and efficient supply of water across the UK,…
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Heating and plumbing product specialist Westco has expressed its full support for World Plumbing Day by offering 4% off Pipeloc products purchased on the day. Exclusive to Westco, Pipeloc combines high-quality plastic pipe with innovative push-fit and twist lock fittings in an end-to-end piping system. With plastic pipe and fittings growing in popularity, Pipeloc is…
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In January this year, Nick Horton, previously sales director for Westco, took over the reins as the company’s new MD. After two months in the job, Nick outlines his thoughts on the business and his plans for 2015. It’s a great privilege to take over as managing director at Westco. Prior to this appointment I’d…
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In September 2014, a nursing home in Deeside was fined for breaching safety laws after an 88 year old resident died as a result of injuries received when she was lowered into a bath of scalding hot water. Despite industry Regulations which came into force in 2010, incidents like these are sadly still happening –…
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Though copper still can’t be beaten for many applications, plastic pipe and fittings have been growing in popularity amongst plumbers for many years. Lightweight, durable and safe to install, plastic removes the need for soldering, resists the scale build-up common to copper pipe and doesn’t corrode when exposed to acidic water. It’s also typically less…
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