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A guide to water pressure – which taps will work in your bathroom?

Whilst you may have a specific interior lead idea as to the exact taps that you want to include in your bathroom, it’s important to remember that not all taps on the market will work in your home. Water pressure plays a huge role in the efficiency of your taps, and ensuring you understand both what kind of water pressure your home has, and which brassware will work inline with this, is important.

So, what is water pressure?

The basic principle of water pressure is a simple one, pressure is measured in “bars” and one “bar” is the equivalent to the force required to push water up to the height of 10 metres.

‘Strength in Detail’ with MGS Ergon from Grange Design

The newest interior fashions set to hit the bathroom in 2019 are showing a strong desire for ‘usability design’ with ergonomic product solutions in dark matt and industrial-style finishes predicted as top priority. To answer this future trend, leading UK based designer, manufacturer and specialist distributer for the bathroom industry, Grange Design, introduce MGS’s Ergon Collection: a dynamic knurled handle Tap Collection that optimises utility and beauty.

S70 Towel Warmer by Aestus

Aestus, brings a touch of quality to enhance the look of any room with its Contemporary design. Wall mounted for space saving and aesthetic this multifunctional S70 towel warmer is a ‘must have’ in any modern bathroom, with the new trend for cubic design styles and multipurpose heating solutions.

S70 with its discreet, slim line, wall mounted design, providing heat without impacting the floor space available, can also be fitted in any room in either horizontal or vertical design dependent on the wall space available.S70can function as a heater as well as for storage, it is also kinder to the environment, keeping towels dry and free from moisture or mould.

Plumb Inn Joins Vital Search For Missing Children

London-based Plumb Inn Ltd have joined the vital search for missing children across the UK as part of a partnership between The IPG and Missing People, with its campaign spanning all three of its branches.

The IPG is a membership group for plumbing, heating and bathroom specialists. Through its network of local, independent businesses, the group has a presence in over 200 locations across the country, so are well-placed to support with Missing People’s ongoing battle locating missing children.

British Safety Council Calls For Maintaining High Standards After Brexit

The British Safety Council has reiterated its demand that the UK’s withdrawal from the EU must not in any way erode the progress made in the UK over the last four decades on workplace health, safety and welfare standards, together with the protection of workers’ rights and product safety. The Council says the adoption of EU directives into the UK legislative framework has been instrumental in the continual improvement in these areas, resulting in dramatic reductions in workplace fatalities and injuries, as well as enhanced recognition of occupational health issues.

UK first for Altecnic as Intaball valves attain new standard

In a first for the UK's plumbing and heating industry, the Altecnic Intaball range of gas lever ball valves is one of the first UK products to be certified to EN 331:2015 (Class C).

Committed to achieving the latest industry standards, Altecnic has been working closely with BSI's Loughborough-based Product Certification Team and Centre of Excellence for the past two and a half years. Now, the company can demonstrate compliance with European Directives and Regulations relating to the ball valves and OEM equipment it manufactures and supplies across UK domestic and commercial markets.

New CIBSE Accredited District Heating Course Launched By Bosch

Bosch Commercial and Industrial has gained Continuing Professional Accreditation (CPD) approval by the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) for its ‘Heat Network Design Considerations’ CPD training course.

With the decarbonisation of the UK’s domestic heating network a governmental priority, a well-designed district heating scheme could play a crucial role in cutting carbon emissions. The CIBSE-approved CPD course from Bosch, aimed at investors, contractors and designers, covers a multitude of district heating topic areas with specific attention placed on low-carbon design considerations.

Tax Preparation Specialist Issues Pre-Christmas Reminder to Claim Employee Tax Relief

Workers within the UK's construction industry were today urged to ensure that they are making full utilisation of HMRC's flat-rate expenses scheme to avoid missing out on their full available tax relief. Tax preparation specialist David Redfern, Managing Director of DSR Tax Claims Ltd, issued his timely reminder to construction workers in the run up to the festive period to ensure those within the construction sector do not miss out on valuable tax relief.

Apprenticeships are plummeting because of Apprenticeship Levy, says FMB

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Apprenticeship starts are falling because of the Apprenticeship Levy which needs to be made more flexible, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

The FMB’s reaction is in response to statistics published today by the Department for Education, which show that there has been a 24% fall in apprenticeship starts for the 2017/18 academic year compared with the previous academic year.

Adding Value through Design - IRSAP

Italy is well known for it’s excellence in design and Italian manufacturer IRSAP is no exception. With over 50 years’ experience in manufacturing Designer radiators, their ranges are the perfect way to add value and individuality on any project.

In 2017 Italy’s leading manufacturer of designer radiators, IRSAP, bought the independent UK distributor UK Heating Group. The Italian Group (founded in 1963) is now not only Italy's leading manufacturer of designer radiators but has grown into a global operation with a Group turnover of €140M from over 60 countries.

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