WaterSafe, the nationwide accreditation scheme for approved plumbers, has 500 free Aqualogic tap jackets available for insulating outside taps to make sure homes are also weather ready.
Homeowners who want to treat their tap to a new jacket this festive season can sign up at watersafe.org.uk/giveaway on a first come, first served basis.
Julie Spinks, Director of WaterSafe, says: “It’s not just about wrapping presents at this time of year, we’re encouraging homeowners to wrap up their plumbing too to help everyone stay warm and safe – and that includes thinking about your outside taps.”
She advises that it’s a good idea to check taps for leaks and drips so they don’t waste water, as even a trickle can lead to a frozen tap, potentialy making the area underneath slippery and unsafe.
WaterSafe advises the public to use its postcode search on its website to find an approved plumber to address any plumbing problems this winter. The website also offers winter advice and a new WaterSafe film featuring five essential tips to protect a home’s plumbing from severe weather (watersafe.org.uk/winter).
WaterSafe’s advice supports the Met Office’s Weather Ready initiative, which encourages everyone to think about winter preparations they can make to help them stay warm, healthy and safe. WaterSafe is backed by all UK water companies and the drinking water regulators. It provides an online directory of plumbing businesses in the UK who are trained to meet the strict regulations for installing pipes and fittings that supply drinking water to keep it fresh and healthy.
