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Dan · Oct 2, 2021

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Lou · Aug 25, 2023

The Energy Price Cap in the UK: Balancing Affordability and Sustainability Introduction The United Kingdom's energy price cap has been a topic of both praise and debate since its implementation. Introduced as a measure to protect consumers from excessively high energy bills, the price cap seeks to strike a delicate balance between ensuring affordable energy for households and maintaining a sustainable energy sector. In this article, we will delve into the significance, benefits, challenges, and potential impacts of the energy price cap in the UK. Understanding the Energy Price Cap The energy price cap is a regulatory mechanism that limits the maximum price a domestic energy supplier can charge for standard variable and default...

Alan Wright · Apr 19, 2022

Hi Guys, In 2016 I tried to promote the fitting of ShowerPowerBooster as an alternative to electric showers with very limited success. I put this down to the relative low cost of electricity in 2016. In 2022 the cost of electricity and gas is now 28p per KWH for electricity and 7p per KWH for gas.. To achieve adaptations and assistance with independent living, councils are paying contractors to fit electric showers and leaving the customer to pay 59p for every shower rather than a shower costing as little as 20p using SPBs. In writing a blog on this I am trying to use realistic costs for fitting an electric shower. Could forum members please let me know if my costs for a 9KW electric shower in my blog are correct. The cost of a 9KW...

Lou · Dec 6, 2021

Bulb Energy started in 2015 and was one of the first utility providers to offer renewable electricity and gas to consumers. Unfortunately Bulb has gone into special administration due to the spike in wholesale prices. With the administrators now appointed - Bulb can continue to trade until the time is right for the company to be sold under the terms of special administration. So what should Bulb Customers do, as gas engineers and plumbers have you got any insider info that can help out members who may be in this situation, or other similar scenarios?

dansimmo95 · Sep 24, 2022

Problems with dripping or seized taps on the bath or sink basin? Such problems are often quickly remedied with a replacement washer or specialist tools. Take a weight off your mind and call in the experts; we’ll have it sorted quickly and efficiently. If you need a replacement stopcock or a new external tap for your hosepipe this summer, we can do that for you too. Thats why we work in emergency plumber gloucestershire

KDorn1 · May 12, 2022

This is my new Silicone Soap idea, 1 handed and 2 swipes!

Arelia · Mar 22, 2022

Good Morning to the forum we would like to introduce our Acqua Tempus shower timer with shut off, particularly recommendable for homes with teenagers, hotels, tourist accomodations, etc.. It is an electronic device that limits the maximum shower time, after which it closes the tap, leaving it blocked for a predetermined waiting time. After this waiting time, Acqua Tempus returns to SHOWER mode and a new shower will be available. In addition, Acqua Tempus has an open tap sensor: if we have left the shower tap open, our device will auto-close. The savings, for families who wish to install it, will be double: water and energy, in addition to avoiding problems of crowding in the bathroom in the morning and anger. For those potential...

Arelia · Mar 22, 2022

Good morning We would like to introduce our domestic shower timer with shut off - Acqua Tempus- especially recommended for homes with teenagers, tourist accomodations , hotels, etc.. to reduce our water and gas bills. Acqua Tempus is and electronic device, with a self charging lithium battery, which can be easily programmed; The parameters to be set are three: Maximum shower timer Maximum soaping time And maximum waiting time Once we use the shower, it goes into waiting time and the tap remains blocked; Once this waiting time is over, a new shower will be available. Easy to install for hose showers with electric water tanks, combi and gas boiler. For sales in Britain, our exclusive distributor is LEISURE CONTROLS INTERNATIONA LTD...

Arelia · Mar 22, 2022

The Acqua Tempus shower timer is an easy-to-install device that restricts the maximum shower time, thus saving large amounts of water and gas. It prevents our children or hotel guests from taking excessively long showers, reducing our water and gas bills and helping to combat global warming. When shower time is gone, it shuts the tap off and remains blocked during a preset waiting time. Acqua Tempus has a water leak sensor: in case the user leaves the tap open, will automatically shut the tap to stop any water & energy waste. Our distributor in Britain is LEISURE CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL, for those who may be interested in knowing more about this product.

CorgiDirect · Jan 11, 2022

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CeeJay · Jan 21, 2022

Hello Everyone Peeps...Would any plumbers like to share their preferred Rad Valve manufacturer? Drayton, Honeywell, Danfoss, Siemens, Peglar? Peglar offer 5 year guarantees, Honeywell for High Tec I have a leaning for Drayton as I live and they manufacture in the West Country. Thank you everyone

Larry Leonard · Jan 20, 2022

I have two showerheads on my shower, one is the the main overhead and the other is a hand held. Since I changed the bar about two months ago the shower isn't functioning properly. The overhead sometimes doesn't work when it should, unless I turn to hand held head and tap sharply a couple of s, then turn to main head and it usually works. i have checked all filters and they are clear. Any ideas?

Lou · Dec 21, 2021

Happy Christmas From PlumbersForums.net! We would like to wish all our members, new and old, a very happy Festive Season! Thanks for sticking with us during this rocky period! 2021 has been a very rocky ride for almost all businesses and the first few months we were all in various Tiers of lockdown. As we eased out of lockdown and back to some kind of normality businesses could reopen, trades could trade again and things started looking up. Behind the scenes at PlumbersForums.net we have been making changes and upgrading certain aspects of the forum. We are now welcoming members from more and more different countries as PlumbersForums.net goes worldwide from its UK base, which is brilliant! Thank you to our Admin and moderating...

Lou · Nov 14, 2021

Cop26 has now come to a close and Glasgow is getting back to normality. But just how easy is it going to be to phase out fossil fuel boilers and move to a more renewable energy source for our homes? We had a look at the various promises and pledges made by the Government and how easy these are going to be for plumbers of today and the future to implement. Cop26 has piled on the pressure to heat our homes differently to slow down Climate Change. Before COP26, the UK Has made it a law to be net zero by 2050. This means that legally we have to make changes to how we live to comply with this. Perhaps the biggest change to make is the way we heat our homes. There are roughly 23 million homes in the UK that still rely on a fossil fuel...

Dan · Mar 15, 2021

Plumbing News | Plumbing Articles - Plumbers News and Articles for Professional and DIY Plumbers Alike We thought we'd start getting involved in being a general plumbing news outlet for the plumbing industry. The above is our old Sponsors News and Offers forum, converted into an articles forum setup. If switched all threads over to articles and will be making them all look a bit snazzier. But this other forum, that's now empty, needs Plumbing News posting in it. What's Involved in Posting Company News or Plumbing News to PlumbersForums.net then? Register for your free PlumbersForums.net Account Edit your details in your account options (not required but handy as it leaves an about us bit under your article - that can include...

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