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Moving in for Christmas
12 Nov 2021Water Regs UK is reminding house buyers to check plumbing systems and water supplies in the rush to move into their new home before the end of the year. Experts are reporting that the process of buying a home is taking as long as 16 weeks to complete in the current property market*. With many potential house buyers still hoping to move in before Christmas, Water Regs UK is urging people not to
Spring 2017 Newsletter
15 Mar 2017Welcome to the Spring 2017 newsletter. To sign up to future editions of the newsletter enrol by using the subscriber form If you have ideas for or would like to contribute to a future edition of the newsletter, please let us know by emailing – newsletter@waterregsuk.co.uk . Installer News How poor plumbing is causing pollution Approved or not approved... WRAS is the question Dipping into
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
Defra is consulting
02 Sep 2022Consultation on UK Mandatory Water Efficiency Labelling Defra has launched its consultation seeking views on their plans to introduce mandatory water efficiency labelling across all UK nations. Defra propose to label water using products such as taps, showers, toilets, dishwashers and washing machines. The consultation sets out the: proposed approach products covered by the label label design
How approved plumbers see work changing after the pandemic
14 Jul 2020A survey of approved plumbers by the Water Regulation Advisory Scheme ( WRAS ) has shown how they see the Covid-19 pandemic impacting the industry in the long term. Two thirds (68%) of those surveyed said things will change forever after the pandemic ends, with over half (59%) saying they expect social distancing and more stringent hygiene practices to continue indefinitely. The pandemic has also
Annual Report 2014/15 published
05 Nov 2015WRAS has recently published our annual report covering the financial year 2014/2015. Key sections included and issues covered include: General information about WRAS Governance and financial performance Business plan update Subscribers' survey (satisfaction) Approved Product and Materials updates WaterSafe and WIAPS updates Summary of Water Fittings Regulation promotion Summary of how
Brits underestimate their household water usage by more than half
29 Apr 2019One in four admit they have no idea how much water they use at home More than half of UK homes have a water meter installed WRAS is promoting water efficiency this Water Saving Week (29 April – 3 May) A quarter of Brits (24%)admit they have no idea how much water they use, according to a new study. The average UK household uses 350 litres per day, but people estimate their
Plumbers call for training updates
05 Oct 2020UK plumbers want their industry training to be updated to cover off a broader spectrum of topics and include periodic refresher training and auditing, according to research released by the Water Regulatory Advisory Scheme (WRAS). The study found that 91 per cent of approved plumbers believe it should be mandatory for plumbers to undertake water fittings regulations training. In terms of water
Installers urged to offer water efficiency advice during home improvement boom
20 Aug 2021With 2021 a boom year for home improvements, Water Regs UK is reminding installers to keep water efficiency front of mind when advising homeowners about bathroom makeovers. At the turn of the year, almost one in six homeowners said they were planning some kind of home improvement in 2021*. Many of those plans will include a bathroom upgrade and Water Regs UK sees that as an opportunity to remind
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