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2010 For Chrome Taps & Showers

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010

It has been a great start in the 2010 for Chrome Taps & Showers, with the release of the new site and new products like our new range of chrome towel radiators at unbeatable prices. This has all proven to be very effective with increased sales and a higher traffic rate. On that note i would like to say a big thank you to our web developer and our seo guru, mention no names but they know who they are, for all the hard work you guys have put in over the last year.

Looking to the year ahead we shall be updating our product listings, introducing more relevent products for our customers and making a better use of our resources. Another product that we have launched this year is our Led Kitchen Taps this product is proving to be a fantastic seller, far better than we 1st thought it would be, but if this what the customer wants then this is what the customer shall have, we do try to seek out new and fresh products all the time so our customers can enjoy our website being updated rather than the same old boaring look day after day week after week.

We are currently looking for builders/plumbers & bathroom fitters to be listed on our site working in different parts of the country so we can give our customers a little help finding good plumbers or bathroom fitters around the UK. The chosen people must have an up to date website that we can link to.

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Installing a Power Shower

Thursday, December 17th, 2009

I don’t know when the handyman site was put up, but installing a shower would no longer be considered a suitable job for a home handyman under the new IEE Wiring regulations – so I’ve written the following?

In the past, installing an electric shower was considered a job suitable for a home handyman. However, under the new IEE Wiring regulations, only minor electrical works are permitted – for example the addition of a lighting point, or adding a socket to an existing circuit.

Any job involving electricity in areas where there is also water (e.g. bathroom or kitchen) must be carried out by someone with a suitable level of competency. In this case competency means a full, qualified knowledge of electrical installations. You will need to have the ability to thoroughly check a circuit for safety and to issue a minor works certificate as a self certified “competent person”.

Any electrical installation of this kind will require that the completed job is tested by a fully qualified electrician who will issue a minor works certificate. Failure to do this may render your house insurance invalid, and could cause problems when you come to sell your house.

It is thus no longer within the remit of a site such as this to advise you on installing an electric shower in your home.

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All About Showers

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

The act of showering began when the earliest beings stepped beneath a waterfall to cleanse their bodies. Using a shower that held and delivered water for bathing dates back to Ancient Greece, where showering was recorded on murals and vases.

Today, showering is the most popular bathing method for busy households. Soaking in a bathtub has become something of a luxury—both because of the time it takes to pour and enjoy a bath and because of the amount of water a full tub consumes. Just filling a whirlpool bath can take 10 minutes and require more than 60 gallons; a low-flow showerhead will deliver 7 to 10 gallons of water during a 4-minute shower.

Showers are also preferred over bathtubs because they clean the body more effectively and are easier to maintain. Dirt and bacteria are immediately washed down the drain. They are also easier and safer for the elderly and handicapped to climb into and out of.

The downside of a shower is that, because it sprays water, can regularly put more moisture into the air and onto the walls and floor than a bathtub. A properly built and enclosed shower is critical to the integrity of a bathroom. The heavy flow of water raining down on the interior surfaces of a shower must be shed by the walls and drained away by the floor pan to prevent mildew, mold, and moisture damage.

Showers may be custom built or installed as prefabricated integral units which may or may not include a bathtub. Many options are available. In this section of HomeTips, you will gain an overview of the many types and receive help with making informed design and buying decisions. You will also find important DIY tips for proper installation, care, and repair.

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How To Remove Limescale From A Wall Mounted Shower Head

Sunday, December 13th, 2009

How To Remove Limescale From A Wall Mounted Shower Head

There’s nothing more relaxing then having a shower after a hard days work, but what happens if the shower heads shooting water out everywhere. This problem is a common one found in most households and can be fixed by removing the shower head from the shower arm, but what if your unable to take the shower head off. If you include yourself in this category and own a wall-mounted shower then no need to worry, as there’s a way to get around it and solve this problem.

Grab a plastic bag making sure there is no holes, and pour a mixture of vinegar and water inside it. Check that there is enough in there to completely cover the wall-mounted shower head, but so much that the mix wont overflow out the bag. Now tie an elastic band between 2 or 3 times at the top of the bag, as tying the elastic band around the top of the bag with the shower head in the vinegar and water can be a burden. Fasten the bag containing the mixture to the arm of the shower using either some string or your elastic band, but make sure that the string you use is strong enough to hold the bag around the shower head for several hours.

When you have secured the shower head in the bag, allow the mixture to work by letting it soak for 3-24 hours depending on the thickness of the limescale. Once your happy with the amount of time you have left it for, separate the shower head from the bag containing the vinegar and water mix and turn the shower on to test the flow of the water. If there’s any excess limescale found around the shower head, then use a toothbrush to get rid of it as the thistles will catch the majority of the limescale left. You are now able to have a relaxing shower once again.

At Chrome-tapshower.co.uk we hold are large amount of shower heads, all include a 48 hour delivery from purchase and a 10 year guarantee.

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How To Remove Limescale From Your Shower Head

Saturday, December 12th, 2009

How To Remove Limescale From Your Shower Head

If you enjoy showers and your shower head is sending water everywhere through the holes, then you have a case of limescale build up. It can be very frustrating when some nozzles shoot the water out properly, while others trickle or squirt it out in another direction. This can be be a problem, but 1 that can be solved with a few simple DIY tricks.

First you will need to remove your shower head because after, you will have to put it in a bowl of water mixed with vinegar. This is because limescale is soap residue and hard water merged together producing a weak alkaline substance, while vinegar is weak acidic liquid for that reason cancelling the alkaline reaction therefore removing the limescale. The water it’s mixed with is used to clean the nozzles as well. Depending on how thick your limescale is, you should soak the shower head in the bowl for at minimum of 3 hours for it to work.

Now separate the shower head from the bowl and using clean water, wash the shower head making sure you get rid of any excess limescale left. Then with a needle or toothpick,  stab through the holes on the shower head to remove the limescale trapped inside them. To take off the limescale that develops on the surface of the shower head use a toothbrush so it catches the hard places, finally reconnect the shower head back on the arm of the shower and try it out to see if the water flows out correctly again. If the problem still exists then repeat the procedure, altering the amount of vinegar and water in the bowl.

Have a look at our range of showers and shower heads designed to match your bathroom, products come with a 10 year guarantee and a 48 hour delivery from purchase.

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