Blog Articles
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.
National Burn Awareness Day 2021
13/10/21
Scalding, Scalds, Burns
Every year children and adults suffer accidental injuries due to burns and scalds.
Wychavon wins WC award
01/10/21
Public toilets
Wychavon, Worcestershire, officially boasts the best public toilets in the UK.
UK Power Networks kicks on with Be Bright Stay Safe campaign
21/09/21
Electricity, Construction industry, Health and safety
People are killed or seriously injured when they come into contact with high voltage electricity.
Six reasons to service your boiler now
07/09/21
Consumer Advice, Boilers, Heating
Because the summer is the best time of year to get your boiler maintenance done.
Don’t waste water!
26/08/21
Consumer Advice, Water, Water efficiency, Sustainability
The water savvy will be keeping an eye on water usage and, more importantly, water waste.
World Water Week 2021
18/08/21
Water, Water efficiency, Water poverty, Water Safety
World Water Week is the leading annual conference on global water issues.
Plumbing apprenticeships FAQ
12/08/21
Apprenticeships, Education, Training
If you are considering a plumbing apprenticeship here’s what you need to know…
Are hot tubs worth the hype?
15/07/21
Consumer Advice, Legionella
Have all the hot tubs purchased though lockdown lived up to the hype a year later?
Rogue plumbers must be stopped
07/07/21
Consumer Advice, Professionalism, Cowboy tradesperson, Rogue trader
The Sun newspaper covered a story in which a plumber charged £4,000 for a simple job.