| The purpose of this section is to build a comprehensive reference section, by providing information supplied by industry experts from all aspects of the trade. It is our aim to provide information that is specific and relevant to the topic, and all manufacturers, suppliers and trades people are invited to contribute.
This section will be added to and updated throughout the year, and the plumbing pages team will be happy to research and include information on specific topic areas not currently included.
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| Energy Efficiency |
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Reducing fuel bills
The purpose of this section is to provide information that helps you to achieve the lowest possible fuel running costs especially during those periods when central heating and hot water is required. |
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Condensing boilers
This section aims to provide information that will encourage a greater awareness of the condensing boiler. One fact that all experts agree on and has been repeated time and time again is that it is always beneficial from an energy saving point of view to fit a condensing boiler. |
| Heating Systems and controls |
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Water heating systems
Choosing the method by which hot water is supplied is often pre-determined by the choice of central heating system; which is ironic as heating systems in the UK are used on average for less than five months of the year and the amount of heating required is a pre-determined factor. It is the hot water requirement that tends to vary with usage, yet it is often treated as a secondary requirement in design terms. The problem is often compounded by the variety and choice of water heating systems that are available; some of the leading UK manufactures of waterheating equipment have helped to formulat this section to explain the issues. |
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Domestic heating systems
The key purpose of this section is to highlight specific areas of heating design that have an effect on the systems operating efficiency and long term running costs.The intention is to encourage best practice principals for the design and purchase of domestic heating systems, which are critical to Energy Efficiency. |
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Radiators & heat emitters
The main reason that someone has central heating installed is to ensure that they and their family are provided with plenty of hot water and warmth at a level to which they can remain comfortable. This section aims to provide relevant information on the availability and installation of radiators for use in central heating systems. |
| Legislation & Regulations |
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Legislation & regulations
This section aims to provide information and links regarding current legislation and Regulations. Information provided will be in layman's terms with links to the appropriate publications and papers where available. |
| General Plumbing issues |
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Showers & accessories
The purpose of this section is to provide, information on all aspects of 'shower equipment and issues,' in a structured format, written by leading manufacturers of showering equipment. The information is aimed at being informative and generic in nature so as to enable the reader to make informed choices. |
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Pipework, soil & waste
Recent years have seen rapid changes in the development of pipe and waste water systems and for hot and cold-water services applications. This section looks at the issues and alternatives that are now available. |
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Backflow contamination
Despite strict regulations, extremely dangerous situations continue to occur when backflow contaminants are inadvertently allowed to enter our safe drinking water supplies. The purpose of this section is to provide an understanding of how far-reaching and critical backflow contamination problems are. |
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Water treatment
This feature aims to clarify the key problems that are associated with water heating devices and systems, in particular, scale, corrosion and fouling, for both direct and in direct usage. With the ever-increasing growth of water treatment solutions, the aim is to give an impartial view of the current solutions available.
| The energy saving trust |
| Energy Efficiency is a Government backed initiative run by the Energy Saving Trust aimed at raising awareness of the benefits of energy efficient products and services that will save you money, energy and help the environment.The Energy Saving Trust works in partnership with organisations and businesses keen to promote Energy Efficiency. The Energy Saving Trust does not specifically favour, endorse or guarantee any of the products or services referred to on this site. |
| The energy efficiency best practice programme |
| The Energy Efficiency Best Practice Programme (EEBPP) is a UK Government programme designed to help organisations cut energy bills by 10 - 20%. It provides independent advice and assistance to the UK private and public sectors |
| The solid fuel association |
| The Solid Fuel Association is funded by solid fuel producers and distributors and was established to encourage greater awareness of the benefits of domestic solid fuel heating among the general public. The Solid Fuel Association is funded by solid fuel producers and distributors and was established to encourage greater awareness of the benefits of domestic solid fuel heating among the general public. Operating as an advice centre, the Solid Fuel Association welcomes communication on all matters concerning the use of solid fuels both from domestic consumers and professionals such as heating installers and architects. |
| SAP (Standard Assessment Procedure) |
| SAP is the UK Government's standard methodology for home energy rating. SAP ratings allow comparisons of energy efficiency to be made and can show the likely effect of improvements to a dwelling in terms of energy use. |
| The Central Heating Information Council (C.H.I.C.) |
| The Central Heating Information Council (C.H.I.C.) is an independent organisation funded by the domestic heating industry, including manufacturers, merchants and installer organisations. It operates across all fuel sectors and product types and has recently successfully managed the introduction of the Benchmark scheme that encourages the correct installation, commissioning and servicing of domestic central heating. |
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