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Bathroom plumbing products, reviewed and compared for the UK market: showers, taps and mixers, basins, toilets, wastes and the valves behind them.
Everything here is written by Nick Jolliffe, who spent 16 years running plumbers merchants across the south of the UK and a couple more with an independent merchant. That is the trade counter rather than the spanner, which is a useful place to judge products from: you see which brands come back through the returns door, which ones the fitters ask for by name, and what the real difference is between the budget option and the one that costs three times as much.
No team, no anonymous review desk, and no payment for placement. Where a job needs a registered engineer, the guide will say so. Spotted something discontinued or priced wrong? Get in touch and it gets fixed.
Bathroom or Toilet Extractor Fan Not Working? Find the Fault First
Most extractor fans that are “not working” are running and moving no air. Diagnose the fault by what you can actually observe, then decide whether to clean, repair or replace it.
How to Stop Condensation on Windows, and What Actually Causes It
Condensation on windows is a moisture problem, not a glass problem. How to tell which of the three cases you have, where the water in your house actually comes from, the fixes in order of what works, and what each one costs to buy and run.
Mira Sport Electric Shower Review: Which Model, and Will It Fit?
A merchant’s-eye review of the Mira Sport range: which of the four variants to buy, the £58 price gap between merchants on the same unit, the guarantee condition nobody mentions, and the circuit question that catches people out.
Wet Rooms: What Is Actually Involved, and Whether Yours Will Work
Tanking, falls, drains and floor build-up. The practical questions that decide whether a wet room works, from someone who is not selling you one.
What Is a Mixer Shower? And Will One Actually Work in Your House?
How mixer showers work, which water systems they suit, the three compatibility mistakes that cost people money, and what they really cost to run.
5 Best Silicone Sealants for a Perfect Waterproof Seal (2026 Guide)
When it comes to fighting the relentless battle against water and moisture, the right silicone...
Aqualisa MD220SC Dual Mixer Shower Review
Check out our review of the Aqualisa MD220SC Dual Mixer Shower. Honest review taking in to account customer feedback.
How to Remove Black Mould From Silicone Sealant
Black mould on sealant lifts with bleach held in contact overnight. If the stain will not shift at all it is inside the silicone, and the bead needs cutting out and replacing.
What are Monobloc Mixer Taps?
As you ponder over the perfect tap for your sink, you've likely come across the term 'monobloc...