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• Isolation valves – If you don’t have isolation valves (they are normally small brass fittings with a screwdriver slot in them) fitted to plumbing fittings and appliances it’s well worth getting them put on. Often older systems or those fitted by less scrupulous plumbers don’t have them. As you can see from some of the tips listed, it’s very easy and convenient for you to be able to isolate various parts of your plumbing system individually. It also makes many jobs more straight forward and quick, resulting in a smaller bill from your plumber. The good news if you don’t have them already we should be able to fit some retrospectively.
  
• Speak to the experts – If you are in anyway unsure about DIY plumbing get an expert in. Everybody knows professionals aren’t cheap but a bad DIY job can result in disaster and you won’t believe how much water can flood out of even a small 15mm mains pipe in a very short amount of time – that is until you have seen it for yourself! We are always happy to offer advice even if there is nothing immediately in it for us. So feel free to email or give us a quick ring.

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