The 5 Things That You Should Know About Your Plumbing System

Most of the time we tend to take our plumbing system for granted because when it works, there are no worries. It is a good idea, however, to know a little bit about the plumbing because if something should happen to go amiss then we will be better prepared to handle the situation. So let us go over five major pieces of knowledge that are good to know about concerning your plumbing system. No. 1 There are gasses that exist in a plumbing system that can make us sick, as well as being explosive. There are bends in the pipes called traps, which actually collect and hold the water so that the gasses cannot pass through a certain point, thus protecting us from those gasses. The traps also stops any sewer crawlers from coming up into our sinks. No. 2 There are plumbing vents on our roof that allow air to flow into the system which enables the water to be able to flow down into the sewer pipes. This allows water to flow freely and quickly, which without the pipes, the water would drain very s
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22 Step Home Winter Weather Proofing Checklist to Save Money and Energy Costs :: The Market Oracle :: Financial Markets Analysis & Forecasting Free Website

22 Step Home Winter Weather Proofing Checklist to Save Money and Energy Costs :: The Market Oracle :: Financial Markets Analysis & Forecasting Free Website
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A Quick and Simple Guide To Changing a Plug

One of the most common electrical tasks we face as householders is the need to wire a plug. However a surprising number of people are unaware of exactly how to do this and we felt as though it would be helpful to draw up a quick and simple guide designed to help our followers to change a plug should the need arise.
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Time For a Boiler Service

Have your boiler serviced - today!
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Big Six energy firms ripping off customers as costs fall but tariffs don't - BT

As wholesale energy costs hit a five-year low, the Big Six energy companies are being criticised for not passing on cheaper prices to customers.
http://home.bt.com/lifestyle/money/mortgages-bills/big-six-energy-firms-ripping-off-customers-as-costs-fall-but-tariffs-dont-11364012534370

Wind power now UK's cheapest source of electricity – but the Government continues to resist onshore turbines | Environment | The Independent

Onshore wind energy has become cheaper than electricity from any other source in the UK for the first time, in what could be a landmark moment for renewable energy in Britain. Yet the Government has been accused of scuppering Britain’s best chance of meeting the country’s ambitious environmental targets through its continued resistance to onshore turbines, despite growing evidence that they are the most affordable option.
http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/wind-power-now-the-cheapest-source-of-electricity-but-the-government-continues-to-resist-onshore-a6685326.html

Rapid Repsonse To Plumbing Issues

There are lots of reasons as to why a plumbing issue can become an emergency, maybe you cannot turn a tap off and a sink is overflowing, a pipe has burst, but we realise that you need quick and effective action fast. The very nature of water means that by the time its presence is noticeable it may have been leaking for quite some time, and is an emergency.
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Australia 'could become world leader in solar home battery storage' | Environment | The Guardian

Energy stored from roof panels could offer the cheapest electricity alternative within three years, Climate Council study says
http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/oct/21/dramatic-fall-in-price-of-battery-storage-will

How To Upgrade Your Central Heating

The central heating installation is at the heart of any property, an effective central heating system creates a warm and homely environment with lots of hot water, when not working a property can be rendered almost uninhabitable. We therefore understand the importance of the central heating installation in your home.
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No Time Like The Present For a New Boiler

Don’t wait until your current boiler lets you down – NOW is the time to have a new boiler installed!
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What Are The Top Tips To Help Save Water At Home?

Water conservation is an ongoing practice in most areas in the world, even in places where water seems abundant. There’s every reason to save water. Aside from giving you savings in your utility bills, saving water also helps the environment as it also prevents the pollution of the local watersheds, as well as the nearby rivers and lakes. So, how do you save water at home? Here are the top tips for doing just that. Follow Our Tips Save rainwater and use it to nourish your garden or yard. If you have a roof area of 1,000 square feet, one inch of rainfall can actually provide you with 600 gallons of FREE water that you can use on your plants. If that’s not savings in water bills for you, we don’t know what is. If you want to try out this tip, you can have a water catchment installed in your home. Most people in the United Kingdom use between 50 to 70 gallons of water EVERYDAY for indoor use and use about the same amount of water for outdoor use, depending on the season. You can de
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Scotland is about to become home to the world’s largest floating wind farm - Quartz

The Scottish government has approved the construction of the UK's first ever floating wind farm, planned for the country's northeastern coastline. A 30-megawatt (MW) pilot wind farm will be made up of five 6-MW turbines, which could power up to 20,000 homes. Because they are not attached to the sea bed itself, they are cheaper to make than traditional...
http://qz.com/539712/scotland-is-about-to-be-home-to-the-worlds-largest-floating-windfarm/

A New Addition To The Fleet!

Keep your eyes out for the latest addition to the J & P fleet!! Unprecedented Demand Due to unprecedented demand, we have had added another van to our fleet to help us respond even quicker to our customers needs this winter. In our distinctive yellow livery, our van will be spotted all over London this winter as we provide top quality plumbing services including boiler repair, installation and servicing to help keep homes and properties warm on the build up to winter. If you have any plumbing issues that you need sorting by the best at an affordable price, give the J & P team a call today!
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The UK fuel poverty crisis can, and must, be fixed | Phil Levermore | Society | The Guardian

Our housing stock is one of the least energy-efficient in Europe. Improving it must be a national priority – energy efficiency would offer greater benefits than the HS2 rail programme
http://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/oct/27/fuel-poverty-crisis-fixed-insulation-energy-efficiency

Britain's new energy deal could cost EVERY UK home an extra £33 a year - Graham Hiscott - Mirror Online

It is a crying shame what was the world’s greatest industrial nation is fast becoming a cash cow for foreign states, says Mirror Business Editor Graham Hiscott
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/britains-new-energy-deal-could-6678691

Saving Energy is a Family Affair > Directory > Product | Click Green

As a parent, the pursuit of reducing your home’s energy consumption can be frustrating. While you may do an impeccable job of maintaining responsible behaviors, your kids probably don’t think with as much care and pr
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Top Tips To Help Stop Your Shower Dripping

Do you ever find that your shower keeps dripping, even when switched off? Annoying isn’t it! We are regularly called out by customers who face this problem and want to know why it happens. One of the most common causes of this problem relates to showers which are attached to bath taps. With a diverter valve you lift and press down to send the water either to the showers or to the taps. Despite the fact that your bath taps may be fine, your shower may keep on dripping but how can this happen? What is the Cause? In many cases, it will be as simple as an air lock causing water to become trapped in the head of the shower. When the water flow to the shower is cut, it will run back down the shower hose creating an airlock in the head of the shower. Because of this, not all water will run be able to run back down the pipe and excess water will remain trapped in the head of the show. This will then continue to drip from the head, causing a great deal of annoyance to anyone near the shower
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The 4 Step Guide To Help Unblock Your Drains

A blocked drain can be a pain at best and a health hazard at worst.
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