Technicians who have completed plumbing courses could come across a new invention called a kibosh more often.
The inventor of the item, which can be clamped over a burst pipe to stop it gushing water, recently spoke to the Southern Reporter after winning a business innovation competition.
Ross Dickinson explained that the gadget is a great way for homeowners to prevent too much damage being done by flowing water until a professional who has completed a plumbing course can attend to the problem.
The panel of the 2011 Bright Business Idea contest in Edinburgh clearly agree, as they awarded him