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Christopher Watson, who is the second generation to run J Watson Plumbing in Blackburn, has been using Yorkshire Copper Tube's copper tubing since he started his career 34 years ago.
The winner of Yorkshire Copper Tube's latest competition has lots of celebrations in the pipeline this year and a £300 hotel voucher prize is the icing on the cake.
His father, Joseph, started the business in 1950, which coincides with Yorkshire's milestone anniversary of copper tube manufacturing in Kirkby. A... [more]
Keeping your house warm and cosy can be expensive. So, with fuel costs high and finances low, how do you heat your home without breaking the bank?
1. Insulate your loft and all cavities: Around 25% of your heat is lost through the roof and 35% is lost through your walls so it’s vital that you insulate your home properly. Although there will be an initial cash outlay, you need to look at this as a sound investment which will save you money in the long run. In fact, it’s estimated that an aver... [more]
According to research into the UK’s perceptions of underfloor heating commissioned by Wavin, more than a third of house buyers would include underfloor heating in a wish list of top five luxury items when buying a new home.
Wavin UFH systems offer homeowners a number of enviable benefits. The distribution of a uniform blanket of heat at floor level offers a ‘warm feet – cool head’ environment which is becoming increasingly popular and not only saves energy but also reduces running costs, esp... [more]
The “Leak Before Press” (LBP) feature of XPress Copper press-fit fittings from Yorkshire Fittings enables instant identification of incomplete joints. The LBP feature means fittings which have been assembled but mistakenly remained un-pressed will leak during testing and can therefore be easily identified. This can save a considerable amount of time in the commissioning process, and also prevents any potential returns to site by contractors after building hand-over to attend to fittings that ar... [more]
The principle of the Yorkshire integral solder ring fitting has remained the same since its launch by Yorkshire Fittings Limited in 1934. The Yorkshire integral solder ring fitting remains the leading fittings brand within the plumbing and heating industry after more than 70 years. Ever-popular with installers and contractors alike, the benefits of a genuine Yorkshire fitting installation are substantial and extensive.
Manufactured from copper and copper alloy, fittings contain a ring of sold... [more]
The new NHBC housing regulations were introduced in September 2006 and require that any plastic pipes located behind wall surfaces are made detectable, by applying metallic tape if necessary. This whole time-consuming process is unnecessary if installing a Tectite Sprint push-fit System with Yorkex copper tube, a combination that also provides electrical continuity.
Tectite Sprint is the newest product within Yorkshire Fittings’ Tectite push-fit range. Tectite Sprint metal plumbing and heati... [more]
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