Articles by Richard Roberts

Plumber’s tape can create watertight seals on threaded pipe joints, lubricate connections and prevent pipes from sticking – provided you know how to use it

Being able to repair a leaking PVC plastic pipe in your kitchen or bathroom can save a lot of money. Here are 4 quick & easy repair methods

Knocking pipes are an annoyance and can cause long-term damage to pipework systems. Here are some common causes of noisy pipework and how to stop it

If you are returning to a workplace which has been closed during lockdown, you should flush out your pipes and tanks to prevent Legionnaires disease

A pipe repair clamp can provide a quick and easy solution for a cost effective repair of a leaking pipe within a domestic setting

When pipes leak, there is often confusion over who bears responsibility for their repair. It’s therefore important to know who is responsible for what

Lead was used in water supply pipes up until 1970. Here’s how you can test if you’re being exposed to harmful levels of lead and what you can do about it