Stay Connected blog

Bringing you the latest plumbing & heating insights, trends and practical hints and tips.

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Date posted: 13th May 2022

Reading time: 4 minute read

Three solutions to create a water efficient home

RWC’s innovative solutions to create a more water-efficient home will help customers use water more sparingly, saving money and helping the environment.

Houses in England with typical red bricks at sunset - Main street in a new estate with typical British houses on the side

Date posted: 12th May 2022

Reading time: 5 minute read

Staging PRVs: When, Where, How and Why

In this blog we discuss the when, where and how of installing and staging pressure reducing valves (PRVs) including product recommendations and best practice.

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Date posted: 25th April 2022

Reading time: 4 minute read

Staying happy and healthy on the job: tips and product suggestions

Health, wellbeing and mental health. RWC share top tips to help promote better mental health for plumbers and installers

Close up of a JG Speedfit Tee in an installers hands

Date posted: 19th April 2022

Reading time: 6 minute read

The benefits of push-fit fittings: 7 useful facts you need to know

Plastic push-fit fittings are a simple plumbing and heating solution. In this blog, we explore some extra facts you may not know about plastic push-fit fittings

Wooden gavel with open law book and splashing water on table.

Date posted: 8th April 2022

Reading time: 5 minute read

Three key plumbing regulations you need to be aware of

Plumbing and heating installers need to comply with various rules and regulations. Here are three key plumbing regulations you need to be aware of.

Date posted: 25th February 2022

Reading time: 4 minute read

Five training courses to expand your skillset and career

There are many opportunities for plumbing and heating installers this year - Here’s 5 training courses to help you advance.

Date posted: 17th February 2022

Reading time: 5 minute read

An installers’ guide to choosing TMVs

Installing the correct TMVs is vital to keep people and water supplies safe, but they have to be carefully selected. Find out more in our choosing TMVs guide.

Date posted: 10th February 2022

Reading time: 4 minute read

Energy in the balance: How TBVs can improve energy efficiency

We discuss how Thermal Balancing Valves (TBVs) are helping make buildings more energy-efficient to meet the government's net-zero goal by 2050.

A tap which has frozen over in the winter weather.

Date posted: 11th January 2022

Reading time: 4 minute read

Winter is here – How, where and why pipework should be protected

Now that the winter months are upon us, it’s crucial that pipework is properly protected during the cold months to help people avoid unwanted maintenance.