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.
Put a nail through a water pipe? This is what to do
01/05/19
Consumer Advice, Plumbing Disasters, DIY, Plumbing emergencies
With water pipes running throughout your home the likelihood of accidental damage is high.
Wasting water needs to become taboo
23/04/19
Water, Water efficiency, Water poverty, Sustainability, Environment
Sir James Bevan says within 25 years, England will not have enough water to meet demand.
Don’t dabble in DIY (unless you know what you are doing)
15/04/19
Consumer Advice, Plumbing Disasters, DIY, Plumbing emergencies
For us Brits, the first spring Bank Holiday of the year signals the start of DIY season.
Time to upgrade? What CIPHE membership level are you?
25/03/19
Membership Benefits, CIPHE membership
CIPHE membership categories depend on the skills, qualifications and experience you hold.
Leaving no one behind this World Water Day
21/03/19
Water, Water efficiency, Water poverty, Sustainability
Held annually on the 22nd March, World Water Day is an official United Nations event.
In plumbers we trust
11/03/19
Plumbers, Plumbing, World Plumbing Day
The 11th March is no ordinary day to plumbers round the globe - it is World Plumbing Day!
Blazing a Trail with National Apprenticeship Week 2019
07/03/19
Apprenticeships, Education
Celebrating all things apprenticeships with the 12th annual National Apprenticeship Week.
How to deal with a burst pipe
27/02/19
Consumer Advice, Plumbing emergencies, Burst pipes
Burst pipes are a nightmare, causing substantial damage to buildings and contents.
How to avoid bath, shower and tap scalding incidents
11/02/19
Consumer Advice, Scalding, Scalds, Burns, Bathroom
Each year hot water does serious harm to individuals, leaving them with scalding injuries.