Strong drop in the number of companies prepared to take on apprentices

Despite the government’s drive for more young people to take trade apprenticeships, a trade skills training college is reporting a huge drop in the number of companies in Surrey and Hampshire prepared to take on apprentices when the new academic term starts in September 2008. Southampton and Guildford based Apprenticeship Training Limited (ATL), are currently looking for firms and individuals t... [more]

Waterloc stormwater management systems installed in Manchester housing development

Stormwater management systems from Marley Plumbing and Drainage have been installed in a new housing development in Manchester, ensuring the area benefits from efficiently managed drainage to reduce the risk of flooding. Built by Richardson Projects the new development features 73 mixed tenure three bedroom properties, and benefits from Marley’s Waterloc drainage solution. Comprising three tank... [more]

Salus launches Solar Nova solar thermal heating systems

Salus has launched Solar Nova, a range of solar thermal heating systems. This follows the creation of a new division - Salus Solar – established to exploit the growing market for renewable energies. The new three-model range offers a complete solar hot water heating solution. Unlike other systems available, it has been specifically designed with the installer in mind and boasts a unique and adv... [more]

Choosing the right tap

When it comes to bathroom design, the choice of tap is pivotal and can ultimately influence the final look of the room. It is almost like bathroom jewellery, dressing plain white sanitary ware and transforming it into something unique and individual. However, the tap is also one of the hardest working pieces of equipment in the bathroom. It must therefore not only look good, but also perform. A... [more]

Non-branded accumulators installed on mains fed systems break GAH patent

The patented water control Dualstream system from GAH Heating uses accumulator technology to stabilise poor flow rates and pressure fluctuations which can compromise showers, mains fed fittings and cold supplies to unvented cylinders and combination boilers. Comprising of an patented action diaphragm accumulator and a stainless steel unvented cylinder which link together, the Dualstream system ... [more]