Why is the silicone splitting around the bath?

Ever wondered why the silicone splitting behind the bath. Martin an emergency plumber explains why this happened and the remedy to solve this from happening again.

The first problem is the plumber you have to fit the bath and the experience he carry’s with him. The problem with baths are the manufacture give instructions on how to fit the bath but do not mention the most important part. The reason the manufacture don’t mention how to completely fit a bath is because the guarantee is not effected. If a bath is fitted on a solid floor then the bath is more than likely not to have silicone splitting. Continue reading →

Why is plastic pipe better than copper or is copper the better option?

Once a young lad said to a wise man, why is plastic pipe better than copper. The wise man said, why you asking me, I didn’t know plumbers fit plastic pipe.

Just below Martin Smith an experienced emergency plumber explains why plastic pipes are better than copper piping. Here are some questions and the answers to follow.

• How long does plastic pipe last for compared to copper?
• How much quicker is it to fit plastic pipe than it is to fit copper piping?
• Which is more expensive, copper pipe or plastic?
• Is plastic pipe more likely to leak that copper?
• Can the plastic pipe survive the cold weather better than copper?
• Can copper take more heat than plastic pipe?
• Can plastic take more water pressure than copper?
• Are there any restrictions to fitting copper pipe?
• Is fitting plastic pipe a better alternative to copper?
• What is the best plastic pipe I can buy? Continue reading →

How to stop a water leak using pipe squeezing kit

If you are thinking of stoping a water leak using a pipe squeezing kit rather than calling out an emergency plumber then this is what you have to do, include other information also.

• About Pipe Squeezing kit
• What does a Pipe Squeezing Kit do?
• How do I use the pipe squeezing kit to stop the water leak?
• Once I have fixed a leak using the MDPE Pipe squeezing kit, can I still use the water once the leak has been fixed?
• Where can I find a pipe squeezing kit?
• How much should I expect to pay for a squeezing kit?
• What sizes do the pipe squeezing kits come in?

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How to fit a Toilet Flush Pipe includes 10 top questions asked

Martin smith explains how to fit a toilet flush pipe including ten top questions ask to save the need of an emergency plumber in the future.

• How to fit a toilet flush pipe?
• When is it best to fit the toilet flush pipe?
• How do I measure the toilet flush pipe when fitting?
• How to fix a toilet flush pipe if it’s too short?
• Does the height of the cistern make a difference to the toilet flush?
• When fitting a toilet flush pipe does it require silicone?
• Why is my toilet flush pipe leaking?
• What is the size of a toilet flush pipe? (38mm)
• Can I buy a toilet flush pipe separate or should I have to order one?
• What is the best toilet flush pipe washer? Continue reading →