The cold water storage cistern is at the heart of any cold water plumbing installation but did you know that you can actually find different types of cisterns in a property? The central heating system will have a so called feed-and-expansion cistern and you can also find individual cisterns for WCs in a property. When […]

In this article I will tell you a bit more about the cold water cistern used in cold water plumbing. As you probably already know, the rising main and the cold water cistern are connected through a ball-valve. A ball-valve has a ball of either metal or plastic that floats on the water surface and […]

Where to Find the Mains Stop-Valve Whether you are a plumber or not, it is a very good idea to locate your mains stop-valve and know how to switch it off, should you ever come across a water leak. Most people can find their mains stop-valve under the sink in their kitchens. This is because […]