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.

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UK Power Networks kicks on with Be Bright Stay Safe campaign

Ben Hershey Danger

21/09/21  

Electricity, Construction industry, Health and safety 

People are killed or seriously injured when they come into contact with high voltage electricity.

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Six reasons to service your boiler now

Boiler engineer

07/09/21  

Consumer Advice, Boilers, Heating 

Because the summer is the best time of year to get your boiler maintenance done.

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Don’t waste water!

Environment

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.

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World Water Week 2021

water

18/08/21  

Water, Water efficiency, Water poverty, Water Safety 

World Water Week is the leading annual conference on global water issues.

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Plumbing apprenticeships FAQ

apprenticeship competition

12/08/21  

Apprenticeships, Education, Training 

If you are considering a plumbing apprenticeship here’s what you need to know…

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Are hot tubs worth the hype?

Hot tub

15/07/21  

Consumer Advice, Legionella 

Have all the hot tubs purchased though lockdown lived up to the hype a year later?

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Rogue plumbers must be stopped

Cowboy

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. 

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International Women in Engineering Day 2021

International Women In Engineering Day 2021

22/06/21  

Women, Engineering 

The theme this year is ‘Engineering Heroes’ and celebrates the work of women engineers.

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Top tips for saving water in the garden

Hose pipe

26/05/21  

Water, Water efficiency, Sustainability 

The CIPHE's top tips to cut water waste in the garden and save money on your water bill.

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