Feature articles Archives - PHPI Online https://phpionline.co.uk/category/feature-articles/ The latest news, products, tools and info for UK plumbers Tue, 05 May 2026 10:54:48 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 Safety footwear technology https://phpionline.co.uk/feature-articles/safety-footwear-technology/ Fri, 01 May 2026 13:00:26 +0000 https://phpionline.co.uk/?p=39522

Peter Lawson from Overland Shoes looks at how the latest safety footwear technology is advancing comfort and performance for installers

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]]> Q&A // Salamander Pumps AquaScan digital multimeter   https://phpionline.co.uk/feature-articles/qa-salamander-pumps-aquascan-digital-multimeter/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:00:56 +0000 https://phpionline.co.uk/?p=39518

Andrew Carver, R&D Manager at Salamander Pumps, answers some questions about the AquaScan digital water multimeter.

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]]>  Q&A // Clivet EDGE PRO L  https://phpionline.co.uk/feature-articles/qa-clivet-edge-pro-l/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:00:15 +0000 https://phpionline.co.uk/?p=39515

Following the expansion of the Clivet EDGE PRO L range of air/water heat pumps, PHPI caught up with the company to find out more.

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]]> 40 Years of Transformation  https://phpionline.co.uk/opinion/40-years-of-transformation/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:00:36 +0000 https://phpionline.co.uk/?p=39498

Neil Mattock from Vokèra, takes a look at the transition from an industry once reliant on fossil fuel boilers to today’s lower carbon sector

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]]> Where domestic & light commercial overlap…  https://phpionline.co.uk/feature-articles/where-domestic-light-commercial-overlap/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:00:12 +0000 https://phpionline.co.uk/?p=39512

Rick Clarke from NIBE UK takes a look at single appliances through to complete HVAC systems assessing where domestic and light commercial HVAC overlap 

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]]> Heat pump mounting solutions  https://phpionline.co.uk/feature-articles/heat-pump-mounting-solutions/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:00:01 +0000 https://phpionline.co.uk/?p=39509

"For contractors, air source heat pump installation is as much about positioning and mounting as it is about pipework and wiring."

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]]> Rural decarbonisation https://phpionline.co.uk/opinion/rural-decarbonisation/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:00:23 +0000 https://phpionline.co.uk/?p=39505

Malcolm Farrow from OFTEC looks at the government’s approach to rural decarbonisation and the recent Alternative Clean Heating consultation.   

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]]> Can UFH strengthen Heat Pump Performance? https://phpionline.co.uk/opinion/can-ufh-strengthen-heat-pump-performance/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:00:10 +0000 https://phpionline.co.uk/?p=39501

Ben Perris from Wavin takes a look at UFH and heat pump performance. 

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]]> Powered Now’s guide to Making Tax Digital https://phpionline.co.uk/opinion/powered-nows-guide-to-making-tax-digital/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:00:46 +0000 https://phpionline.co.uk/?p=39494

Powered Now provides a guide to ‘Making Tax Digital’ – a new way many sole traders may need to use to report tax and income digitally.  

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]]> Water quality testing options https://phpionline.co.uk/feature-articles/water-quality-testing-options/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:00:10 +0000 https://phpionline.co.uk/?p=39311

Results allow installers to ensure that the correct levels of inhibitor are present 

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