Plumbing - links

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Find an approved plumber

Association of Plumbing & Heating Contractors find a plumber local to you
Chartered Institute of Plumbing & Heating Engineering put in your postcode and find a local registered professional
Gas Safe Register find installers legally registered to carry out gas work (replaced CORGI)
Water Industry Approved Plumber Scheme find a local approved plumber

DIY advice

DIYData DIY plumbing index for specific listed jobs
DIYNot listing of plumbing jobs
Family Handyman DIY plumbing projects and tips
How Stuff Works plumbing basics
Popular Mechanics DIY plumbing: what to know to avoid disaster
Ultimate Handyman detailed advice with photos for a large range of plumbing jobs

Training & careers

Chartered Institute of Plumbing & Heating Engineering apprentice portal
City & Guilds how to become a plumber
Find Apprenticeships find plumbing apprenticeships in the UK
National Careers Service advice on becoming a plumber
Plumbing Training guide to becoming a plumber
SNIPEF become a plumber in Scotland or Northern Ireland

Other information & associations

Association of Plumbing & Heating Contractors trade body
WRAS advice for plumbing professionals – inc. water regulations
Water supply links to water supply sites
What Price? the prices you should expect to pay for various plumbing jobs
Wikipedia basic info on Wikipedia
World Plumbing Council mission to unite the world’s plumbing industry to safeguard the environment and water supply for everyone in the world

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