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.
Advice for unblocking standard toilets
03/06/20
Consumer Advice
Blocked toilets have posed a particular issue due to the recent toilet roll shortage.
Legionella bacteria loves hot tubs and spa baths
27/05/20
Consumer Advice, Legionella, Public safety
Hot tub sales have gone through the roof, but many don't know they are prone to legionella.
Not every job is suitable for the DIY enthusiast
21/05/20
Consumer Advice, Public safety, DIY
Making lockdown home improvements? You need to know not all jobs are suitable for DIY.
Key issues for the recovery
14/05/20
Coronavirus, Covid-19
CIPHE & CIC advise Government on the key coronavirus issues affecting construction.
It's time to celebrate plumbing and plumbers!
11/03/20
Water, Sanitation, Plumbers, Plumbing
Wednesday the 11th March is the internationally celebrated World Plumbing Day!
Find out what the CIPHE's technical manager has been up to
10/03/20
Apprenticeships, Technical advice
The CIPHE's technical manager, Jerry Whiteley, gives a round up of his recent activities.
Five dead and six injured after heating pipe explodes
02/03/20
Public safety, Scalding, Scalds
Five dead & six injured after heating pipe explodes at hotel in the Russian city of Perm.
Millions of people struggle to pay their water bills
24/02/20
Water poverty
Did you know that around 3 million households are unable to pay their water bills?
Phase 1 and 2 of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry
19/02/20
Public safety
The Grenfell Tower Inquiry has aimed to discover what happened on the night of the fire.