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Are you an installer looking to replenish your work van for the busy season ahead? Look no further than City Plumbing for all your essential trade items. From tools to fittings, we've got you covered.
City Plumbing stocks a comprehensive range of installer essentials that are crucial for traders in the plumbing and heating industry. These products are vital for ensuring the safety, efficiency, and longevity of systems.
Providing installers with all the essentials they need, from boiler servicing kits, water heaters, and PRVs, to shock arresters, gauges, and air vents, here we explore just a few of our top sections highlighted for installers looking to get ahead and restock their vans.
Why Choose City Plumbing?
City Plumbing is a trusted name in the industry, with a wide range of products to suit every installer's needs. We’re proud of our competitive prices and excellent customer service, meaning restocking your van has never been easier.
- Wide Range - City Plumbing offers a wide range of products from top brands, ensuring you have access to the best tools and materials for the job.
- Expert Advice - City Plumbing is industry-knowledgeable and can offer advice on the best products for your specific needs.
- Convenient Locations - With more than 350 branches nationwide, you're never far from a City Plumbing store, making it easy to restock your van quickly and efficiently.
These kits are essential for Gas Safe registered engineers performing routine boiler maintenance. Each kit contains specific replacement parts that frequently require changing during annual service, such as gaskets, seals, electrodes, and cleaning brushes. Brand-specific kits for Ideal, Vaillant, or Worcester Bosch allow technicians to complete services faster and more efficiently, minimising downtime.
- Prevent breakdowns: By replacing worn parts, the risk of a boiler failing is significantly reduced.
- Maintain efficiency: A clean, well-maintained boiler runs more efficiently, saving the homeowner money on their energy bills.
- Uphold warranties: Many boiler warranties are only valid if the appliance is serviced annually by a qualified professional.
City Plumbing supplies an extensive selection of water heaters, including traditional storage cylinders and modern instantaneous water heaters. Both types support new installations and replacements, offering options to suit different customer needs.
- Storage water heaters ensure a steady supply of hot water for homes. City Plumbing offers multiple sizes and types, including vented and unvented cylinders, allowing traders to select the ideal fit for each installation.
- Instantaneous water heaters, also known as tankless heaters, provide hot water on demand, saving space and energy. They're a popular choice for homeowners looking to upgrade their heating system.
A PRV is a safety and performance component installed in a plumbing system to regulate water pressure. In the UK, mains water pressure can be very high and fluctuate throughout the day. A PRV's function is to:
- Protect system components: High pressure can damage appliances like washing machines and dishwashers, as well as pipes and fittings. A PRV reduces the incoming pressure to a safe, constant level.
- Prevent water hammer: By stabilising pressure, a PRV can help prevent the "banging" noise in pipes known as water hammer.
- Conserve water: By reducing pressure, a PRV can also lead to a reduction in water consumption.
A shock arrester, also known as a water hammer arrester, is designed to absorb the pressure wave that occurs when a valve is suddenly closed. This is a common issue with quick-closing taps and solenoid valves in appliances like washing machines and dishwashers. Shock arresters work by:
- Absorbing shock: They contain a pressurised chamber with a piston or diaphragm that absorbs the kinetic energy of the water, preventing the pressure from building up and creating a hammer effect.
- Preventing pipe damage: The loud banging sound is a symptom of a more serious problem: the pressure wave is literally shaking the pipes, which can lead to loosening of connections and even leaks over time. A shock arrester helps to protect the integrity of the plumbing system.
Gauges are essential tools for a plumber or heating engineer, both for installation and for troubleshooting. They are used to measure the pressure of water or gas in a system.
- Pressure gauges: These are used on boilers and heating systems to ensure the pressure is at the correct level, which is vital for the system to operate effectively and safely.
- Test gauges: Traders also use gauges for testing gas lines or water systems to check for leaks and ensure compliance with safety standards.
Air vents, or automatic air vents, are small but crucial components in a closed-loop heating system. Their purpose is to remove air from the system.
- Prevents corrosion and noise: Air trapped in a heating system can cause gurgling noises in pipes and radiators, and over time, it can lead to internal corrosion of system components.
- Maintains efficiency: Trapped air can also create "cold spots" in radiators, preventing them from heating up properly and reducing the overall efficiency of the heating system. An air vent automatically releases this trapped air, ensuring the system operates smoothly and effectively.
Other Ways City Plumbing Can Help Those In The Trade
City Plumbing offers several services and solutions to further help those in the trade. Why not explore our website for further details on how we can help your business grow?
- Van Stock Management Solutions: City Plumbing offers a van stock management solution that can be integrated with a trade professional's IT systems. This allows for up-to-the-minute data to ensure a van is stocked with the right type and volume of materials and products needed for specific jobs. This service is designed to help operatives complete jobs on the first visit, reducing travel time and increasing overall efficiency.
- Click & Collect and Delivery Services: Save time by ordering products online and picking them up at your local CPS branch using our popular Click & Collect service.
- Trade Accounts and Pricing: By opening a trade account, those in the trade can access fantastic personalised prices and trade discounts on a wide range of products. We also offer both credit and cash accounts to suit different business needs.
- Digital Tool Box: We offer a comprehensive digital tool box, as well as our continually updated website and app. Alongside ordering, tracking, planning, and managing your account with ease, here you can also view purchases, invoices, and track top-purchased items, which can be useful for managing van stock. Featuring Kit Builder tools, Account Tools, and essential Business Tools, City Plumbing is committed to supporting those working in the trade.
Choose City Plumbing For Your Next Project
When restocking your van this summer and beyond, City Plumbing has everything you need to get the job done right. With a wide range of products, competitive prices, and excellent customer service, City Plumbing is the go-to destination for installers. So why wait? Head to your nearest City Plumbing branch today and get your van stocked up for the busy season ahead.
If you’re looking for helpful advice and suggestions on choosing the best products for your customers, take a further look at our City Plumbing website for more information.
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