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A plain-English rundown of the plumbing valves you'll come across on a typical domestic system, and what each one does.

What the common UK pipe sizes are used for, plus the difference between metric and older imperial pipework.

A practical comparison of copper and plastic pipe covering cost, durability, installation and where each performs best.

How push-fit and compression fittings differ, and how to decide which is the right choice for a given job.

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