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The CIPHE's blogs cover a range of plumbing and heating industry issues. With topics of interest to consumers, members, manufacturers, merchants and the wider industry.

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Five dead and six injured after heating pipe explodes

Burns and scalds

02/03/20  

Public safety, Scalding, Scalds 

Five dead & six injured after heating pipe explodes at hotel in the Russian city of Perm.

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Millions of people struggle to pay their water bills

water

24/02/20  

Water poverty 

Did you know that around 3 million households are unable to pay their water bills?

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Phase 1 and 2 of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry

Grenfell

19/02/20  

Public safety 

The Grenfell Tower Inquiry has aimed to discover what happened on the night of the fire.

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13th annual National Apprenticeship Week

apprenticeship competition

03/02/20  

Apprenticeships, Education, Training 

February kicks off with the 13th annual National Apprenticeship Week (#NAW2020).

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Keep fireplace appliances working safety

Fireplace

21/01/20  

Consumer Advice 

Fireplace gas or solid-fuel heating appliances, need to have their chimney or flue swept.

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Frozen and burst pipes top the list of plumbing problems

snow

15/01/20  

Consumer Advice 

Leaving your home empty for a winter holiday? You need to take these plumbing precautions.

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Could you receive between £100 and £300 tax-free?

Vulnerable heating

08/01/20  

Consumer Advice 

The criteria for the Winter Fuel Payment changes every year. Are you eligible to claim?

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Break away from the norm with our New Year resolutions!

Tap

30/12/19  

Consumer Advice 

Maybe it’s time to make some positive pledges that you actually have a chance of keeping?

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Avoid plumbing and heating disasters this Christmas

Sink

24/12/19  

Consumer Advice, Drainage 

Festive tips to keep the emergency plumbing or heating engineer from your door.

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