Hi everyone,
Following on from the new plumbing guide we've just added to the Library, it got me thinking about how we all actually handle the practical side of maintaining our pipes. Let's be honest, shimmying under the chassis on a cold day with a torch isn't exactly the most glamorous part of park home living!
We all know that our plumbing needs a bit more TLC than a standard brick-and-mortar house, especially when it comes to checking the lagging and trace heating before winter sets in. Iād love to get a discussion going to pool our community knowledge.
How do you manage your plumbing maintenance?
Do you DIY or call a pro? Are you happy donning a pair of overalls and getting on a creeper board, or do you leave the under-chassis work strictly to the professionals?
Finding the right tradesperson: We've all heard the stories of standard domestic plumbers running for the hills when they realise they have to crawl under a park home! Have you found it difficult to get someone willing to do the job?
Pre-winter checks: What is your routine for checking your trace heating and pipe insulation before the first frost hits?
Helping each other out: For our members who might not be quite as mobile these days and can't check under the home themselves, how do you ensure everything is winter-ready? Do your site managers offer a check-up service, or do you rely on friendly neighbours and family?
Drop your top tips, trusted routines, and any plumbing horror stories (we've all had them!) in the replies below. A bit of shared advice now might just save a neighbour from a burst pipe this winter!
Following on from the new plumbing guide we've just added to the Library, it got me thinking about how we all actually handle the practical side of maintaining our pipes. Let's be honest, shimmying under the chassis on a cold day with a torch isn't exactly the most glamorous part of park home living!
We all know that our plumbing needs a bit more TLC than a standard brick-and-mortar house, especially when it comes to checking the lagging and trace heating before winter sets in. Iād love to get a discussion going to pool our community knowledge.
How do you manage your plumbing maintenance?
Do you DIY or call a pro? Are you happy donning a pair of overalls and getting on a creeper board, or do you leave the under-chassis work strictly to the professionals?
Finding the right tradesperson: We've all heard the stories of standard domestic plumbers running for the hills when they realise they have to crawl under a park home! Have you found it difficult to get someone willing to do the job?
Pre-winter checks: What is your routine for checking your trace heating and pipe insulation before the first frost hits?
Helping each other out: For our members who might not be quite as mobile these days and can't check under the home themselves, how do you ensure everything is winter-ready? Do your site managers offer a check-up service, or do you rely on friendly neighbours and family?
Drop your top tips, trusted routines, and any plumbing horror stories (we've all had them!) in the replies below. A bit of shared advice now might just save a neighbour from a burst pipe this winter!