How to silicone seal a shower Hands up who’s done battle with silicone sealant. Everyone? This Plumberparts guide will help you keep the sealant in the shower, and not on you. What a silicone seal does Silicone sealants are wonder products that are waterproof and bond well to most surfaces, including your favourite jeans. We … Continued

Toilets: lifting the lid on your conveniences Let’s face it, toilets are one of those conveniences in life that we can take for granted – until they go wrong! Here are your options if you need to replace yours, or if you’re adding one to your home What are the different types of modern toilets? … Continued

A short introduction to unvented hot water cylinders What is an unvented hot water cylinder? A hot water cylinder simply stores hot water for when it’s needed. Turn on the hot tap, and you’ll have hot water in seconds. You’ll usually find your cylinder in the airing cupboard. What’s the difference between a vented and … Continued

All you need to know about sealed system central heating expansion vessels Installing an expansion vessel on your sealed central heating system will save you a whole load of soggy expensive hassle. They may not be pretty, but they are essential. Read on to find out why. What is a central heating expansion vessel? An … Continued

All you need to know about water accumulators in two minutes Water accumulators, aka accumulator tanks might look like a simple water storage unit, but inside there’s magic going on! What is a water accumulator? Accumulators act like a giant pressure vessel with two chambers – one that’s pressurised with inert gas and sealed, the … Continued

What is a central heating pump? Central heating pumps are the heart of any heating system. They distribute heated water around the heating system according, often having the flow diverted by a 2 port or 3 port valve. Often found in the airing cupboard, or inside the boiler casing itself, the central heating pump is … Continued

Your one-stop guide to central heating motorised valves Always wanted to know your C plans from your S plans? Your 2 ports from your 3 ports? Yes? Then look no further than this, your Plumberparts guide to central heating motorised valves.  What is a central heating motorised valve? Motorised valves use electricity to direct the … Continued

The quick Plumberparts guide to shower pumps If your mains water pressure means your shower head spits instead of splurges, you may well need a pump to give it a boost. Read on to find out if a shower pump is the answer. When do I need a shower pump? Shower pumps work when you’ve … Continued

How to silicone seal a shower Hands up who’s done battle with silicone sealant. Everyone? This Plumberparts guide will help you keep the sealant in the shower, and not on you. What a silicone seal does Silicone sealants are wonder products that are waterproof and bond well to most surfaces, including your favourite jeans. We … Continued

The Plumberparts guide to choosing the right bath Type “different types of bath” into Google, and you get a mind-blowing 30.5 million results. Spend hours trawling the results; or… read this Plumberparts quick bath guide! What should I consider when choosing a bath? I won’t lie, there’s a lot to consider when it comes to … Continued