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During cold weather, inconvenience and damage as a result of burst pipes is a possibility. Repairs alone can cost a small fortune. However, with some simple precautions the risk can be reduced. Prevention is better than cure Take the following, simple steps. This will reduce the risk of a burst or frozen pipe, and minimise the chance, of water damage or closure of your building Preventing burst and frozen pipes The following can help prevent your pipes from freezing: ·                                  know where the internal stop/tap valve is (usually under the kitchen sink) and how to turn it off. ·                                  Isolate & drain down “legs” of pipework not in use (outside taps cellars etc) ·                                  Out side taps, out building pipework needs insulation and protection (Outside Tap Covers £3 and foam insulation B&Q) ·                                  keep the building heating on and warm the building even at weekend an

How to stop getting Legionaires type chest infections when on Holiday   Why ? Because its not uncommon for some hotel rooms to be vacant for long periods.  When water in pipes is not flowing/used, this allows bacteria to breed in the pipework. The first sign you would know is a few days after arriving in you hotel, you acquire a cough or tight chest. This could be a sign that the shower you took on the first day did not only refresh you but infected you. How to flush without exposure Most importantly, you might get wet and get some water sprayback, so place a towel on the floor. Look for the shower cap or small plastic bag and cover the end of the shower head. 1. Take the showerhead off the holder 2. Place the shower head down onto the shower tray (dont worry if it does not reach ) 3. Let the water drain out of the shower head and hose 4. Now switch on the shower mixer putting it as hot as it will go but noy past the red over ride button 5..Be careful not

Water potability Analysis & Legionella Sample Analysis We offer full UKAS accredited legionella and potability testing. Other sampling and microbiological laboratory services, capable of undertaking an extensive range of analyses, are also available. Upon completion of analysis a certificate is produced. An emergency procedures and recommendations document is set out for positive results and where actions are required a 24 hour remediation service is available. We analyse water samples for either legionella or potability in our UKAS approved laboratory. Free sterile sample bottle Sample courier service, for up to 6 samples  Free positive results telephone service Certificate of result and interpretation of analysis. All through our UKAS approved laboratory. 0ne of only 10 in the country with a 100% UKAS audit record £29 + vat per Legionella Test Kit:- £25 + vat per Potability Test Kit:-  email:- alegionwater@gmail.com for your kit (additional bottles @ £20 u