Author: Plumbers Chislehurst

There is every chance that at some point in the life of your central heating system, when you are least expecting it will develop a problem of fail completely. The usual suspect is a blockage in the pipework of some description.Symptoms: Some of your radiators are hot and some cold. The Cure:The only way to […]

There homeowners or tenants lives when they pull the plug from the kitchen sink or empty the washing up bowl and the used waste water just sits there looking at them and not moving. For what seems like an age they just stand and look and actually wonder what to do, and secretly hope that […]

DIY on your plumbing or heating system can open a real can of worms and also dangerous with a large bill at the end. It is also entirely possible tat it may result in you being on the wrong side of the law. Many people are happy to do minor jobs like changing a tap […]

Here is a selection of taps and short description:Mixer Taps.These taps are linked either by a deck block( flat against the surface ) or a pillar block ( raised ). Most mixers are two hole types that fit in a standard two hole sink one for hot and one for cold. A professional service like […]

The Central Heating System is usually drained in order to rectify leaks within the pipework. Before attempting any DIY job please consider seeking expert advice from the professionals Chislehurst Plumbers .A Drain Cock starts life as a small brass tap with a square head that can be turned with a small spanner. It can become […]

You can use a radiator to drain a central heating system. Also seek expert advice from professionals such as Chislehurst Plumbers if you are not confident.This operation takes much more time to complete prompting most people to fit a drain cock initially. In order to drain from a radiator it is best to remove the […]

Tanks used to store cold water known as a cisterns. The size is calculated according to the demands it will need to meet which may also include supply of water to the hot water cylinder. Cisterns today are made of black plastic rather than open galvanised ones. This makes them durable, light and semi-flexible which […]

Isolate the water at the stop valve. Flush the toilet, holding the handle down for a long flush, and sponge out the tank. Unthread the coupling nut for the water supply below the tank. Remove any remaining water out of the tank and bowl. If you have any worries it is a good idea to […]