Plumbing in the cold!
The last thing that you want to worrying about this time of year is becoming the victim of a plumbing disaster - It's cold outside and it seems it is only going to get worse, there are a few things you can do to reduce the risk of a Christmas panic when there are no plumbers on the job. Today we will be talking about a few things you can do yourself as well as how to get involved with plumbing courses in the new year!
Plumbing Courses at Able Skills.
Frozen Pipes: This is one of the most common problems that occur when temperatures start to drop like they are doing now. Water inside your pipework can easily freeze causing the bursting of pipes that can lead to massive home floods and cause massive amounts of damage to your furniture and the things you love the most. To prevent this, you can get your pipes a jacket of foam insulation - you can buy these foam strips from any hardware stare and they are easy to apply, most of them come with an adhesive strip that makes the job much simpler. This should help to insulate the pipes against any severe drop in temperature and prevent you coming home from from a long day to become aware of a problem that could have been easily avoided.
Kitchen sink: Now this is not a problem associated with the cold weather but is a problem that becomes more common around this time of the year! We’ve all done it, so don’t deny it, you know as well as I do that you are guilty of putting grease and oil and other stuff down the kitchen sink and through the disposal. Well don't! This can be easily avoided simply by not doing it, it can cause major problems and will only cost you money and time. Plus, you should avoid pouring grease and oil down the drain when the temperature is lower as they are more likely to clog up the waste pipes and lead to nasty smells and backed up pipes.
Interested in Plumbing training?
Every single week, not matter the weather our plumbing students are here training hard and learning valuable skills that they will eventually take into the industry and help people in need of assistance, if you too are looking to gain some skills then look no further...
If you are looking to gain some plumbing training then you are in the right place, we have been guiding aspiring plumbers for over 10+ years now - we know what it takes to go from no experience to working the trade on a daily basis. whether you are looking for a career in the trade of simply some basic understanding, we have got you covered. Our instructors are experts in the subject and will be able to answer any question you through at them - this knowledge comes from working out in the industry for years, coming across almost every possible scenario that you will encounter on the job.
Our Introduction to Plumbing Course is all you will need to bring is your concentration and a pair of steel toe cap boots. Resources, equipment, tools, appliances, books and anything else you could need for this introductory course will be included! At the end of this course you will receive a City & Guilds certificate to confirm the skills that you will have learned.
Upon completion of this introductory course you may want to expand your knowledge with our City & Guilds Level 2 Plumbing Course. Looking towards the new year we currently have a couple of spaces left, so make sure that if you are really interested that you enroll as soon as possible. 2-Spaces are currently available starting Monday 20th April 2020! We also run this course on a part-time basis, meaning that you can take this plumbing course in it's entirety over a series of weekends!
Contact us:
If you would like some more information surrounding plumbing courses then feel free to give us a call on 01322 280 202. Or if you would like to speak with a representative in person, then you are welcome to come into our office between the hours of 8:30 - 16:30 any day of the week, unannounced. We encourage potential students to come in and talk about their options in terms of training. - We will answer questions, resolve issues and overall help you towards achieving your personal career goals.
If you live a considerable distance from our training centre, then please be aware that we have accommodation available exclusively to our students for just £20 per night just a short walk away from us here in Dartford.
Location:
K5, Riverside Industrial Estate, Riverside Way, Dartford DA1 5BS
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