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Why do we make a minimum charge?
Crikey this is always a contentious issue. For many many years, we did not ask our customersto pay a minimum charge. But, with hindsight, this seems ridiculous. We run a business andwe train & employ people; we are not a charity and I’m never sure why customers...
How to Thaw a Frozen Condensate
Pipe
Freezing cold weather can wreak havoc with your heating system. One common problem that we see time and time again is a frozen condensate pipe. The condensate pipe leads waste water away from the boiler and down a drain. Most are fitted internally but, in some cases,...
What to consider when choosing new tapware
Whether it's to replace old, broken tapware, for an update to a space or part of a renovation, selecting tapware can become overwhelming quickly. With so many options and styles available, here are some key things to consider. 1. Style & Mounting Before starting...
Central Heating Thermostat Positioning
When it comes to choosing the best place to position a central heating thermostat there are a few general dos and don’ts that can affect how well your heating system works. Obviously, you DO want to put it in as convenient a place as possible, but you DON’T want to...
You may think it is cheaper to provide the materials yourself, but it is not – therefore…
Homeowners do not realise the problems that can occur when doing the simplest of projects. When things go wrong, as they do on most projects, both the homeowner and the contractor lose. For the homeowner, the money they save is eaten up by having to pay for the...
New radiator colour added to the Stelrad range.
The addition of a number of coloured radiators being held in stock by Stelrad at its National Distribution Centre to be delivered within 24 hours of the order has been so successful that the company is adding to the range of coloured radiators available from June this...
Bathroom partial refit
Case Study - Woburn THE PROJECT A landlady of an HMO had a shower that was leaking. The Christy Plumbing Bathrooms Team worked closely with the customer to propose a cost-effective and long-lasting solution without having to refurbish the complete bathroom. PROJECT...
Where do company names come from?
Our company name may come from it being our surname, Christy. But where do other (more famous) company names come from? Samsung - meaning “three stars” in Korean. Coca-Cola - derived from the coca leaves and kola nuts used as flavouring. Coca-Cola creator John S....
Back to basics- how does an unvented cylinder work
Unvented hot water cylinders were made legal in the UK in 1986, and have grown in popularity ever since. Lawrence Christy explores the advantages they can offer, how they work, and what this means for Christy Plumbing & Heating who fits them. What are the...
