The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in all non-essential UK workers, including many plumbers and installers – working from home, while plumbing students are now having to learn remotely. This has led to many tradespeople, apprentices and students finding themselves with more time on their hands than anticipated.
In fact, now is the perfect time to refresh your knowledge and learn about the latest products or industry developments to help build your business when things return to the ‘new normal.’ For those looking to use their additional time to upskill themselves, Salamander Pumps has a range of online tools to help installers and students learn more about boosting a home’s water pressure.
The Salamander eSchool
Developed in conjunction with the CIPHE, Salamander has a free online tool packed with helpful training modules that feature games, interactive imagery, multiple choice tests, and animated technical videos.
The eSchool features a host of modules on topics such as Gravity Fed systems, EVE product training, and the new AccuBoost accumulator tanks. Installer and students will need a score of at least 80% on each module to pass, however, participants are allowed unlimited attempts with the highest score being recorded.
There is also the option for those Plumbing and Heating Engineers who complete a training module to feature on the Salamander Pumps’ website ‘installer map,’ allowing homeowners to look up trained installers in their area, generating new leads for your business.
YouTube tutorials
Salamander has a host of helpful tutorial videos on its YouTube channel, including ‘how to’ style videos to ‘top tips’ advice, such as avoiding common shower pump installation pitfalls. All the videos are around 2-3 minutes long with informative animated graphics, making it easy for users to take in the key learnings.
Blog posts
There is also an array of educational blog posts on the Salamander website, which provide a useful written supplement to its YouTube videos, such as ‘the differences between regenerative and centrifugal pumps’ and ‘how to clean shower pump filters’.
