It is strange to think that there is such a thing as hard and soft water. Most people think of water or fluids as thick or thin depending on its consistency. Yet, it is true that water can be described as soft or hard. You may even have read that water in your area […]
It is a crazy fact but a true one.
India is hitting the headlines this week yet again for its sanitation problems. In 2012 it was reported that nearly 1.2 billion people living in India have no access to a toilet at home. With poor sanitation comes the inevitable contamination of food and other ugly […]
Have you ever come to collect your washing from your washing machine and as you open the door you instantly detect a musty smell? Something is clearly not right. Clean washing is a really pleasant and homely smell. To be robbed of a pleasant smell in exchange for a musty one is annoying. So […]
Apparently this is one of the most common questions that astronauts get asked. At first this may seem like a question from a giggling teenager. However, when you give it more thought it is a very good question. We take the benefits of gravity for granted and especially so when it comes to using […]
There are no boundaries or exemptions in the world of plumbing. Whether you are a Prince or simply Jo Bloggs you are going to need the services of a good plumber at some point in your life. The toilet will break or a pipe will leak at least once in your life.
It has been […]
You might just want to hang on a minute before you hang that pair of socks on the radiator…
Since the snow has suddenly arrived now it’s March it’s no surprise that the heating has been put on. Everyone loves a snowball fight or a chance to build a snow man with the kids but […]
The cold weather is not over and neither is the risk of frozen pipes and water bursts. Household items that use water pipes are also at risk in the cold weather. Here are some tips to keep free of plumbing problems this month,
Try and have the warm air circulating the house even during the […]
This winter it seems these words have never been so true. Flooding has been hitting homes and newspaper headlines! The weather has always been a topic of conversation for us Brits, but we may even be getting bored of talking about the rain this year.
Well we do not want to dampen your spirits […]
If you are thinking of replacing your boiler this year maybe you are wondering what is new on the market. The good news is that with the introduction of Energy-related Products Directive (2015), boiler manufacturers have been releasing new boiler models onto the market that conform to those new standards.
Choice has never been so […]
Poulton Plumbing are naturally pleased to have received an endorsement from the Which? Trusted Trader Scheme. Every Which? Trusted trader are assessed in accord with the trade standards to ensure they are providing professional services that conform to recognised standards of practice. This simply means that you can trust Poulton Plumbing to come and […]
