Imagine that water is flooding your kitchen floor or that the toilet is clogged. Most likely, it’s caused by a faulty valve. One thing is certain, it happens at the worst possible time. You have to know your fixtures so you can fix them right.A valve regulates the passage of fluid in the pipes. It is important in plumbing because it controls the water supply and drainage from a specific area. The most commonly used valves are:Ball Valve ? has a rotating ball that has a hole drilled through the center, when the hole is perpendicular to the flow of water through the pipe, the valve closes. You can limit the flow of water by twisting the lever so it will partially close.Gate Valve ? uses a gate to allow or stop fluid from flowing through a pipe. It should be completely open or closed else the water that flows through can wear away the metal. It is commonly used for outdoor taps. Check Valve ? ensures that water flow in one direction. It allows you to choose to stop the fluid in the backward direction or both.Stop valve ? used to shut off sinks or toilets. It is closed by screwing a rubber gasket in the middle. Align the valve with the flow of direction of the fluid, else the fluid will force the gasket away from the top of the valve. Repairs are made easy when you have the necessary repair kits handy, and when you know what kind of devices you’re using. If the problem can’t be fixed, it helps if you have a plumber you can trust ? Plumbers Clerkenwell. We can save you time, money and frustration. At Plumbers Clerkenwell, we guarantee to fix your plumbing needs. You never know when a plumbing disaster would strike.

Some of the most difficult problems at home include running out of water because of water passage problems, drainage issues that make messy drainage and sinks, lack of water sources and channels, and many other sorts of problems of the same sort. These troubles have essentially call for people well trained to carry out specific and various plumbing expertise. These tribulations, therefore, call for Clerkenwell Plumbers.Clerkenwell Plumbers are equipped and are updated with essential skills needed to approach any concerns about plumbing. Furthermore, they can manage jobs relevant to repairs of spigot and other kitchen and bathroom water tap and passages, installations, bathroom renovations, drainage concerns, heating issues. Aside from these Clerkenwell Plumbers are flexible to all other to other emergencies such a repairs and reformations that the clients demand.We, Clerkenwell plumbers, guarantee that we get the job done in the most convenient way we could. We assure to be abrupt in cases that we are called for. We also signify quality services through our complete set of plumbing apparatus, up-to-date plumbing methods and highly specialized plumbers who knows how to bridge your needs and wants.Being skilled in heating issues, burst pipes, toilet dilemmas, upgrading of faucets, and other significantly related concerns and being plumbers of professionalism, efficiency, time and goal orientation, we, Clerkenwell plumbers assure you the best in the plumbing that we do.Professionalism and efficiencyWe, Clerkenwell plumbers, assure that all clients needs and wants are met. A job request for us is our clients trust investment. We work, we ensure quality, and we ensure satisfaction by protecting our clients trust to the service we can give and thus, we give the service they deserve.Time and goal orientedIn the pursuit of fulfilling the demands and carrying out the job requests at the very moment when the clients need the work done, we work place time and quality in a mixture. An excellent job for us is that which is strong and that which will no longer needs double repairs. A quality service for us is that which our clients get exactly when they need it?no delays no hassle.

Everyone would agree to the fact that remodeling can be a valuable addition in face-lifting the house. If it is a bathroom or kitchen, one thing that is quite noticeable in both the places is the sink. Nobody usually pays attention to the sink but this is true that a sink is an important aspect of both the bathroom and the kitchen. Even when you are choosing a sink, there are certain set of tips that need to be followed. Here are some of them:Size and Shape You need to know how much room you have for adding a new sink. If you previously had a double sink vanity in the bathroom, then you are going to have a lot of extra space. If you are choosing a sink of the kitchen, it must be large in size so that you can properly do the dishes. Choose a kitchen sink that comes with two bowls. Many homeowners choose the one with two bowls because it provides extra space.ColorThe color of the bathroom or the kitchen will limit your choice for choosing the color of the sink. It is obvious for you to choose the sink that goes with the color of the bathroom and the sink. With this new addition, the kitchen or the bathroom must be complemented. You should never go for choosing such a color that does not go with that of the bathroom or the kitchen itself.Functionality Functionality of the sink is very important. There are even automated sinks available now that can automatically make the water flow from the tap without letting you touch the faucet. Whatever sink you choose should be functional and that functionality will of course depend on your needs. You will have to consider your budget before choosing such a sink. You can find such a sink from trusted plumber Clerkenwell.Once you have decided what type of sink you want for the bathroom or the kitchen, the next thing you need to decide is who is going to install it. If it is one of those latest sinks that are highly functional then you might need to call plumbers Clerkenwell for the installation. Even the installation of a sink is not an easy task. You might damage the sink if you are not able to handle it so be careful if you think you can install the sink by yourself.

There are many people who are totally lost without their trusty garbage disposal. These units are really good at keeping the kitchen smelling nice and fresh and of course rid the owner of all that smelly wasted food leftovers. They also help to keep germs to a minimum as well. They are not infallible though, and if they are not maintained they will fail, so here is a guide to keeping your disposal fit and well. So to begin with, dont feed the waste food in the unit too quickly, and run sufficient water while the unit is mashing and processing the waste. Try not to drop foreign objects like cutlery into the unit. Now, any of the above reasons can cause a problem with the disposal. The use of any solvent cleaners is never advised, because of corrosion and health issues also. A Professional plumbing service like Clerkenwell Plumbers who can unclog your disposal and advise on basic maintenance. A good idea is to put a fresh halved lemon in the unit twice a year which will deodorise the unit. You will know by the fresh lemon odour. If the disposal is really blocked you will need to follow this guide: Firstly isolate the power to the disposal unit. Never put a hand into a disposal, even if the power is turned off. A Clerkenwell Plumber can fix all types of domestic appliance. Carry out a visual inspection, looking for any foreign objects caught in the disposal unit. Should you see anything, you can use pliers to remove it. Once you are happy, you can turn the power back on and re-set any cut outs as neccessary so the unit will run. If the unit is still blocked: Isolate, then push a long dowel, or a broom handle in to try and move the blockage. Make sure the impeller is free to spin by using the same handle. The impeller rotates really quick to grind and mash the waste. If the impeller moves freely, turn on and test. Call a professional if all has failed to remedy the unit.

There are a set of rules called bylaws that are produced to control any work that is carried out work on any plumbing installation. There is a requirement for anti- syphon valves that must fitted to paricular shower installations if the shower head is below the top of a bath. There is other plumbing work that needs to be certified or inspected or both. For instance, to stop contamination or damage to appliances and boilers, new pipework work should be flushed through before connecting to the system. This will overcome the possibility of small amounts of debris remaining in the plumbing installation. Clerkenwell Plumbers know the regulations.Other Regulations.We are also compelled to adhere to current Building Regulations and also the I.E.E (Institute of Electrical Engineers) Wiring Regulations. I.E.E Wiring Regulations cover things like the bonding to earth of plumbing installations and it is really critical to obey these. Metal plumbing has to be earth bonded, although this can be very easily ignored but at our peril. A Clerkenwell Plumber can arrange specialised electrical work. Lets say, that there is a plumbing emergency and a section of copper pipe needs to be replaced with a modern plastic one, or you employ a plastic fitting to tee a supply to a washing machine. This means that the continuous earth connection for the pipe has been interrupted and some of the pipe is not earth bonded. This needs replacing by using an earth wire and a metal earth clamp on either side of the break to complete the line. I.E.E. Wiring Regulations does not stop here. There are lots of times when an electrical supply is required for the operation of an appliance, like electric showers, waste disposal units etc. Since this is quite a complicated document, you should aquire a copy of the Guide to the I.E.E. Regulations as well. This document suggests methods for work which will satisfy the Regulations.

The domestic central heating boilers have controlling devices so that their operation can be monitored, but should one or more fail or malfunction it will cause serious problems for the homeowner. There are very basic visual inspections that you can perform yourself, such as a check on your programmer/ time switches, thermostat, and radiator valves. The owner really should not attempt any DIY fault finding on their own as this is better in the hands of a professional service. Professionals like Clerkenwell Plumbers can keep your boilers and heating system serviced and fully operational. When a system ages, the thermostat for the boiler may lose its accuracy and be intermittent in its operation. A gas boiler engineer like a Clerkenwell Plumber will visually inspect your old thermostat, it may even be a good idea to let him install a new one. Thermostat:There are programmable thermostats that control the heat production in your house, turning the boiler on when you need it and reducing the heat when you don’t need it. Thermostats can cut heating bills by 10-20%. The hot water and heating is controlled by the timed /off/ constant switches fitted to your boiler. Visually check the LCD display and check that it is accurate. Heat:Something called a lock-shield valve fitted on a radiator is adjusted by removing its plastic dome shaped cover. Adjusting this valve will increase or decrease the water flowing through the radiator. If nothing happens after any adjustments to the valve settings, it may be a fault with the radiator valve so call a Gas Safe registered professional. They will drain the system, replace and refit a replacement valve. Pipework:Pipework is fitted that will take any condensation from the boiler to the outside. When the weather is really cold, this condensation will freeze resulting in a blockage and this will stop the boiler from working. There is a warning of this condensate freezing on the boiler’s display in the form of a ‘fault code’ or a warning light. You could even hear a gurgling or bubbling sound from the boiler or the even the pipework itself.

There may be a requirement at some stage in the life of your plumbing system to modify, replace or even add to your pipework for various reasons. This can mean the running of new pipes. An easy way to begin is by planning the new run so you know exactly any bends or connections that you will need to make Clerkenwell Plumbers can bend and connect and fit new pipework. Below is a guide to fitting and securing pipes in different locations:Under a Suspended Floor:Run the pipe in shallow notches chiseled in the joist top, or if there is space put, you can pass through holes drilled in the joists. Run at a 50 mm minimum under the top of the joists to avoid punctures from nails through the floorboards. Always mark any pipe run on the board with a pencil, this is a good position reminder. Joists are essential to building structure integrity so do not remove large pieces of timber. Surface Mounted on Walls:An easy way to secure new pipes is by clipping to a wall. They are less conspicuous if they are neat, straight and parallel, also, run them up into a corner, around a chimney-breast, or on skirting boards. Plastic trunking is available to hide pipes, or you could box them in with timber. If there is a stud partition, new pipes can run through the studs and noggins before you close the cavity.Insulate Pipes:Insulate the new pipes in split tubes made from foam. Do this to pipes that are at risk of freezing or run under a ground floor, in a loft space, or near an outside wall. Also insulate hot water pipes to save heat.Pipe Clips:Pipes need to be secure, and should be firmly clipped in position at regular points, or they will creak or vibrate. Pipe clips are available I many styles and sizes. A Clerkenwell Plumber uses pipe clips.

Pipe Bending For Plumbing.A good way to work pipework around a home for a plumbing jobs is to bend the pipes to fit. This will ensure that whatever the length is, its watertight integrity is better than if it was filled with joints. It is quite straightforward after a few goes. The best and most common tool for the task is a pipe bending spring. Professional tradesmen such as Clerkenwell Plumbers use pipe benders.The Spring Bender: This is what it says a Large Spring.Place the spring inside the pipework, and confirm that it running evenly in the area that needs to be bent. Petroleum jelly is a great lubricant if the spring is tight in the pipe. If after lubrication it is still tight, make sure that the spring is the correct size for that pipe. A spring that is meant for a 1/2″ pipe cannot be used in a 15mm pipe. When you have sorted the fit, you can begin, and bend the pipe to the angle required using your knee as the pivot point. Try not to over bend as it will cause the pipe wall to implode, although a spring is inside. Connect a piece of string to the spring, so that you can pull it put it when the job is finished. A Clerkenwell Plumber uses this equipmentAnother Pipe Bender.Although you can hire bending springs to fit the larger pipes, it isn’t easy to bend 22 or 28 mm (3/4 or 1in) tube over your knee, so it is well worth hiring a pipe bender to do the job. Ensure that you fit the correct former to suit the pipe diameter. Hold the pipe against the radiused former and insert the straight former to support it. Pull the levers towards each other to make the bend, and then open up the bender to remove the pipe.

There are two basic hot water systems, an indirect, with all hot tap supplied from hot water storage cylinder, the direct, were cold water is heated on demand. The latter is the normal when all the cold water supplies come direct from the rising main. Clerkenwell Plumbers know systems.Instantaneous Hot Water Systems.Single-point water heaters may be heated by gas or electricity and are usually cited next to the point they serve. In the case of electric heaters, such as an electric shower, they must be wired to the mains through an isolating switch. An example is a combination boiler which is a central heating boiler and an instantaneous multipoint water heater.Indirect Systems.An indirect system has two tanks in the loft. The smaller one, has a vent pipe over the top and this is called a header tank or feed and expansion tank. It keeps the primary circuit full. This tank allows for the expansion of the water in the header tank as it heats up.Primary Circuit.With an indirect water system, the hot water cylinder contains a coil of pipe, which forms part of a run of pipework from the boiler. This is heated directly by the boiler and then indirectly heats the water in the cylinder through convection.Secondary Circuit.Water in the hot water cylinder is supplied from the cold water cistern, which keeps the cylinder completely topped up as hot water is used.Unvented (sealed) Hot Water Systems.This system is the same as an indirect system, except that it is connected to the mains and provide mains water pressure to hot taps and showers.Direct Systems.The water is heated to directly by circulation through the boiler. Water comes from the cold-water cistern into the bottom of the cylinder and then to the boiler. The boiler then discharges hot water currently in the top of the cylinder and forces the colder denser water at the bottom through the return pipe back to the boiler. A Clerkenwell Plumber is skilled.Immersion Heater.Another form of direct heating, using one or two electric immersion heaters, with around 1kW of heat required for every 45ltr of water. This is rarely the sole form of water heating in the home these days and is usually used to supplement the boiler system in summer.

Carbon Monoxide is produced by amongst other things, cookers, and boilers that have been badly installed. It may also be produced when an appliance is damaged. This gas is a killer!The Symptoms:The symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning can be very much like a dose of food poisoning or even a bout of the flu (with no fever). These may fade slightly if you are removed from the source of the gas. The more exposed that you are, the more severe the symptoms grow. This may lead to a loss of consciousness, with these symptoms even occurring up to a few days or even weeks later in some cases. Clerkenwell Plumbers are gas safe. Fitting:They can be fitted them all over the home, with one on each floor if required. Bedrooms and areas close to boilers and their flues. Detectors should be fitted should there be an open flue or solid fuel burning appliance in your home. The detectors should not be placed very close to appliances as they can give off enough gas to cause a false alarm as they fire up. Below is a dimensional guide for fitting:150mm lower than the ceiling, (maybe higher, not lower).1.8-4.5mtr from a source like a cooker etc. Do not fit in bathrooms due to water/steam damage. A Clerkenwell Plumber knows the danger signs. Cleaning of the detectors can be carried out with soapy water but no chemicals.Good: The flame burning in your boiler should burn a very pure blue, both in its centre and all around outside edge. The flame can be observed through the glass viewer on the boiler.Bad: When you look at the flame, and it flickers orange or yellow, then the combustion is wrong and this is the time that carbon monoxide can be produced. Another warning sign is soot released from the boiler.