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MuckStopper Product Range Expands
Discover the expanded MuckStopper range which now includes the new MuckStopper RS 400 Lite for easy manual removal and cleaning of silt from road gullies.
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Introducing the MuckStopper RS 400 Lite
Discover our latest addition to the MuckStopper system: a lightweight, aluminium solution offering ease of handling and comprehensive protection for road gullies.
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Understanding Durgo Valves: A Solution for Plumbing Pressure Imbalances
Learn about Durgo valves, also known as AAVs, and how they balance plumbing pressure, prevent odours and when they're needed in your home.
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Introducing Drain Fast - Groundworkers Golden Ale
At the end of a hard days work, there's nothing Digby loves more than to sniff out a nice cold glass of Drain Fast, the Groundworkers Golden Ale.
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Compression Fittings: What They Are & How To Use Them
Compression fittings make fast, easy work of plumbing. In this article, you can learn what they are, what their benefits are and how to use them.
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Soil Stacks: Adding A Connection
Adding or modifying a bathroom, kitchen or laundry may require new waste pipe connections to a soil stack. This guide will tell you what you need to know.
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A Guide to Silt Traps
A silt trap can drastically extend the life of a drainage soakaway. What is a silt trap, why might you need one and how do you install and maintain it?
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Public Health Crisis: Human Faeces in UK Rivers
Top scientists and engineers in the UK have raised alarm over the presence of human faeces in rivers, which poses significant risks to public health and the environment.
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External Soil Pipes: An Installation Guide
Installing a soil pipe is a job best left to professionals, but if you want to try it yourself, this guide may help.
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Drain Gullies: A Guide
Drain gullies are a key feature of drainage systems on roads, sewers and wastewater systems. Let’s look into the various drain gully types and how they work.
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Push-Fit vs. Solvent-Weld Soil Pipe Systems
Modern PVC plastic soil pipe systems feature either push-fit or solvent-weld connections. What are the differences and benefits?
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A Guide To Rainwater Harvesting
Rainwater harvesting is becoming increasingly popular for domestic, commercial and agricultural use. What is it, why is it important and how is it used?
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Soil & Waste Systems: A Guide
While soil and waste pipe systems perform a similar task – removing the water from toilets, baths, showers, sinks and washing machines from a property – there are important differences between them.
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Rainwater Harvesting: Getting The Right Tank Size
Rainwater harvesting systems conserve resources and reduce water bills, but what storage tank size do you need? We show you how to estimate your needs.
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No Mains Drainage? Your Options
Not all properties can be connected to a main sewer and require an off-main alternative: we look at the options for managing waste and foul water.
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Welcome Richard Hampton to the Drainfast team
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Rainwater Harvesting: Sustainability and Savings
Rainwater harvesting is emerging as the solution to reducing water consumption, harnessing valuable resources and saving money. We investigate the benefits.
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