Feature articles Archives - PHPI Online https://phpionline.co.uk/category/feature-articles/ The latest news, products, tools and info for UK plumbers Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:20:45 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 Safety Relief Valves | what they do & some tips on selecting an appropriate solution  https://phpionline.co.uk/feature-articles/safety-relief-valves-what-they-do-some-tips-on-selecting-an-appropriate-solution/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:00:14 +0000 https://phpionline.co.uk/?p=40760

Altecnic looks at some of the common questions about Safety Relief Valves, from why they discharge to correct installation and replacement 

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]]> Is it time to take some tools training? https://phpionline.co.uk/feature-articles/is-it-time-to-take-some-tools-training/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:00:55 +0000 https://phpionline.co.uk/?p=40580

Tony Coleman, Technical Services Manager at Makita, explains how effective training can help maintain robust health and safety standards

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]]> The burden of business admin and some steps installers can take to reduce it https://phpionline.co.uk/feature-articles/the-burden-of-business-admin-and-some-steps-installers-can-take-to-reduce-it/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:00:30 +0000 https://phpionline.co.uk/?p=40708

PHPI caught up with Benjamin Dyer, CEO and co-founder of Powered Now, to find out some steps installers can take to reduce the admin burden.

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]]> Understanding Legionella Risks https://phpionline.co.uk/opinion/understanding-legionella-risks/ Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:00:37 +0000 https://phpionline.co.uk/?p=40573

To support effective water hygiene practices, a range of tools and resources are available to assist with monitoring, assessment, record keeping and staff awareness

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]]> What Burnham’s first conference speech tells us about rural decarbonisation  https://phpionline.co.uk/opinion/what-burnhams-first-conference-speech-tells-us-about-rural-decarbonisation/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:00:18 +0000 https://phpionline.co.uk/?p=40684

Malcolm Farrow, Director of Marketing and External affairs at OFTEC, provides his thoughts on rural decarbonisation and suggests some next steps. 

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]]> Commercial Gas Water Heating https://phpionline.co.uk/opinion/commercial-gas-water-heating/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:00:37 +0000 https://phpionline.co.uk/?p=40570

Greg Brushett, Sales Director, Adveco, provides some thoughts on Commercial Gas Water Heating. 

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]]> Expansion Vessels: how they work and common mistakes to avoid   https://phpionline.co.uk/feature-articles/faq-expansion-vessels/ Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:00:04 +0000 https://phpionline.co.uk/?p=40564

Chris Haycock, Technical Support Engineer at Altecnic, answers some of the most frequently asked questions surrounding expansion vessels. 

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]]> Meeting sustainability requirements https://phpionline.co.uk/feature-articles/meeting-sustainability-requirements/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:00:24 +0000 https://phpionline.co.uk/?p=40556

Lee Halstead, Technical Sales Engineer for RWC, takes a look at some plumbing innovations that could help to keep sustainability at the core of projects.

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]]> Pump solutions for wetroom installations  https://phpionline.co.uk/feature-articles/pump-solutions-for-wetroom-installations/ Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:00:32 +0000 https://phpionline.co.uk/?p=40552

Will McPhee, Technical Sales Manager, Pump Technology, answers some questions on wetroom installations and the importance of selecting an appropriate pump.

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]]> How important is the heat pump handover?  https://phpionline.co.uk/feature-articles/how-important-is-the-heat-pump-handover/ Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:00:13 +0000 https://phpionline.co.uk/?p=40548

Hamid Salimi, Residential Product Manager at Daikin, explores why installers and manufacturers must work together to improve the customer handover experience

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