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80% of Brits wasting water regularly
15 Aug 2019New study shows 8 in 10 Brits guilty of committing at least one water wasting habit Findings uncover most common water wasting habits Soaring temperatures likely to see increased water usage WRAS is urging customers to change one small habit to help save water 80%of Brits admit to committing at least one water-wasting habit regularly. One in five (21%) still leaves the tap running when
Water Regs UK Survey Reveals Plumbers' Health Issues
17 Aug 2023A new Water Regs UK's survey has exposed concerning health issues among plumbers nationwide. The data highlights the challenges faced by these professionals and calls for urgent industry-wide solutions to safeguard their well-being. The survey findings reveal that a significant percentage of plumbers are grappling with various health problems. An alarming 73.2% reported joint ache, closely
Plumbers call for more support on managing customer services
31 Mar 2020• 50 per cent of plumbers believe their training should incorporate more guidance on customer services • 45 per cent believe their training should incorporate guidance on handling and avoiding customer complaints • WRAS urges plumbers to read WaterSafe’s advice and guidance on reducing customer issues New research released today reveals that plumbers believe their
WATCH: An exclusive look at how a water fitting is tested to become an 'Approved Product'
10 Jul 2019Waterfittings, such as taps, pipes and showers, must be of an appropriate quality and standard to comply with UK water fittings regulations and byelaws, and prevent water from being contaminated – and a WRAS Approval is one way of demonstrating that a water fitting complies with this requirement. To give an insight into how water fittings are tested , The Water Regulations Advisory Scheme
"OK Google, find me a plumber" One in five homeowners find plumbers online
26 Sep 2019Water companies are last on list of places to find a plumbing professional Family and friends are most popular choice for more than half of Brits WRAS urges people to check plum bers are approved, regardless of how they are found Brits are shunning trusted and approved sources when searching for a plumber,according to new research. Just under 5 percent (4.65%) would go to their water
WRAS prepares for Installer 2015
17 Apr 2015WRAS is gearing up to exhibit at Installer 2015 - our first major exhibition outing since rebranding last August. As one of more than 70 exhibitors at the Show taking place between May 12-14 at the RICOH Arena, Coventry, WRAS aims to engage with as many visitors and fellow exhibitors as possible. Many are likely to have a connection with WRAS, either through the Product and Material Approval
New pipe insulation app launched
06 Feb 2017The new Pipe Insulation Tool is a free, easy-to-use app for designers, installers and property owners to assess the effectiveness of insulation in delaying the freezing of water in pipes. Inputting a few key pieces of information will reveal how many hours protection you can expect from the insulation. By varying material thickness or type, you can calculate how much insulation is required for a
Householders urged to be more careful when choosing a plumber
17 Dec 202123% of householders have been unhappy with work carried out by a plumber 44% of those people said the plumber couldn’t fix the problem 23% said the plumber had even caused further damage Plumbing problems can increase during Winter and plumbers will be in high demand Water Regs UK says using an approved contractor scheme provides peace of mind to householders who need help UK householders
Notification campaign launch
17 Aug 2016WRAS, the UK’s leading water regulations body, is urging anyone planning plumbing work to make sure they know the ‘water law’ before they start. Many water companies are supporting the initiative with localised campaigns. In many cases, work on new and existing plumbing systems, and some types of water installations, needs to be notified to, and approved by, the local water supplier before it can
Devon plumbers top list of most complained about plumbers in the country
10 Jan 2023FOI request shows the councils that receive the most complaints about faulty or inadequate plumbing installations and the tradesmen that fit them. The South West region dominates the list with Devon, Wiltshire, and Dorset County councils all reporting high numbers of complaints about plumbing tradesmen. Consumers are urged to use qualified and approved plumbers when getting work done in their