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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Tackling gender inequality in the plumbing and heating industry

gender

08/03/23  

Women, Engineering 

With a clear need to encourage more women to consider careers in plumbing and heating, and a concerning skills gap to be filled, the CIPHE discusses the problem of gender inequality.  

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Practical Tips from the CIPHE for Making Diversity a Part of the Industry’s Future

Diverse Industry

28/02/23  

Women, Diversity and Inclusion 

The CIPHE shares tips on how to address gender inequality in the Heating and Plumbing industry. 

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Four ways to ditch your water waste

Toothbrush v2

30/01/23  

Water, Water efficiency 

Water is a precious resource, and it is becoming increasingly necessary to make concerted efforts towards water conservation. Find out how to ditch your water waste in our latest blog. 

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FOG free Christmas

fat down sink

21/12/22  

Consumer Advice, Plumbing Disasters, Drainage, Plumbing emergencies 

Don't let the fat, oil and grease (FOG) from cooking block your drainage.

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21st century chimney sweep

Fireplace

21/12/22  

Consumer Advice 

Your chimney is an important part of your home, helping to provide warmth and comfort, but it also needs regular maintenance to keep it in safe working order.

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Christmas cheer without the plumbing emergency fear

Plughole

20/12/22  

Consumer Advice 

To help avoid plumbing disasters this yuletide, check out our festive tips to keep the emergency plumbing or heating engineer from your door.

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Why a warm winter doesn’t need to burn a hole in your pocket

Thermostat

19/12/22  

Consumer Advice, Plumbing, Heating 

The expense of turning the heating on has sadly become an agonising decision for many. With winter upon us, take a look at our latest blog which is full of top tips and advice on keeping the cold away this winter.

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FAQs for Tackling Frozen and Burst Pipes

burst pipes

12/12/22  

Consumer Advice, Plumbing, Plumbing emergencies 

As temperatures across the UK plummet, it’s important to know: When do pipes freeze, how can you keep it from happening, and who do you call when you have a burst pipe?

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Worrying figures of scalds and burns in 2022

Burnt hand

02/11/22  

Scalds, Burns 

CIPHE CEO, Kevin Wellman discusses how heating and hot water system injuries continue to pose a grave risk to households. 

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