Blog 23 May 2026
Drinking fountain (water bubbler)

Wall or pedestal fitting providing a stream of drinking water in public or commercial areas.

Blog 23 May 2026
Mop sink (cleaner’s sink)

Low sink used for filling buckets and emptying mop water in commercial settings.

Blog 23 May 2026
Slop hopper

Heavy duty sanitary fitting used in hospitals and care homes for disposing of soiled liquids.

Blog 23 May 2026
Backflow preventer

Device protecting drinking water from contamination by reverse flow from connected appliances.

Blog 23 May 2026
Non-return valve (NRV)

Valve preventing flow reversal in a pipe to protect pumps and supplies.

Blog 23 May 2026
Compression fitting

Pipe joint using a brass nut and olive to compress around the pipe for a watertight seal.

Blog 23 May 2026
Push-fit fitting

Pipe joint with internal grippers and seals allowing connection without tools or solder.

Blog 23 May 2026
Solder joint (capillary fitting)

Copper pipe joint in which solder is drawn into a fitting by capillary action and heat.

Blog 23 May 2026
Speedfit

Brand of push-fit plastic pipe and fitting system used widely in UK plumbing.

Blog 23 May 2026
Trap connection (32mm, 40mm, 50mm)

Threaded inlet on a trap matching standard waste pipe sizes used in UK plumbing.