BMF Plumbing

16/10/2026

I went to a job recently with a Burlington shower. Now, Burlington is a well-known, high-quality brand, but they’re definitely on the expensive side when it comes to replacement parts.

They’ve got that traditional style, which isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, and when something goes wrong, repairing them can be a real headache. The parts are expensive, they can be incredibly fiddly to work on, and once you factor in the labour, it can quickly become an expensive job.

So I had a look at the options and worked out that, rather than spending a fortune repairing the existing shower, I could fit a brand-new Mira shower for less money, even with my labour included.

I took the old Burlington apart, removed it all and fitted a lovely new Mira dual-outlet shower. I then tidied up the old fixing holes with some black silicone to leave everything looking neat and finished.

And honestly, the result looks absolutely lovely! A fresh, modern look, a quality shower from another well-known brand, and a solution that actually worked out cheaper than repairing the original.

Sometimes, replacing something just makes more sense than repairing it! 👌🚿

15/10/2026

😂😂 FFS, only me!

I was working at a customer’s house when I found a dead mouse under the bath. Without thinking, I shouted…

“OH NO, STUART’S DEAD!” 🐭💀

The customer immediately goes, “WHAT?!? WHY?!? WHAT HAPPENED?!”

I then realised the customer’s name was actually Stuart. 🤦‍♂️😂

Had to quickly reassure the poor bloke that I was talking about Stuart Little the mouse, NOT HIM! 😂😂😂

Safe to say, probably not the best way to start a conversation with a customer! 💀🤣

09/10/2026

In this quick tutorial, I'll show you how to swap a inlet valve and a flush valve with button, fast and without removing the cistern.

For the fluid master, turn off the water, release the retaining clip, lift out the old valve, click the new one in, no draining required, turn the water back on.

For the Siamp flush valve, unclip the mechanism, lift it out, and fit the new unit. No need to turn off the water or remove the cistern.

Quick, simple, and efficient. Siamp UK Fluidmaster Inc.

07/10/2026

What was supposed to be a simple shower cartridge swap turned into an absolute nightmare! 😩🚿

The customer was having temperature issues, so I initially attended to replace the shower cartridge. But once I got into it, I discovered the shower valve was leaking inside the wall.

Luckily, I managed to gain access from the room behind and found leaking rubber push-fit joints. Just when I thought that was the problem sorted… I discovered the shower pump was leaking too! 🤦‍♂️

As an approved Stuart Turner installer, I fitted a new Showermate pump.

I replaced the hot and cold feeds to the pump and swapped the existing Ballofix isolation valves for full-bore lever valves to help maximise the flow.

Then it was time to wire the pump, test everything and make sure there were no more leaks.

I also fitted:
🔧 New riser rail
🔧 New shower outlet
🔧 New shower handset

After all that, we finally had a shower with:
✅ No leaks
✅ The temperature the customer wanted
✅ Plenty of pressure

What would YOU have done differently? Let me know in the comments 👇

StuartTurner Showermate BathroomRenovation Tradesman Tradie PlumbingLife EssexPlumber BMFPlumbing Stuart Turner

03/10/2026

Who’s heard the latest Lib Dem conversation on LBC? What an absolute joke.

We’re expected to pay through the roof for road tax while the roads are falling apart. Van insurance is through the roof while van break-ins are becoming a massive problem. There are cameras at practically every junction, ready to fine you for being a centimetre over a yellow line or accidentally turning down a road because the signage is unclear.

There seem to be more parking officers on the streets than police, diesel is pushing £2 a litre, then you’ve got ULEZ charges, tolls, parking charges and a never-ending list of ways to squeeze more money out of motorists.

And after all that, the answer is apparently… “Get a bike.”

Seriously? Has Hina Bokhari or anyone in the Lib Dems actually spent a day grafting as a self-employed tradesman, driving from job to job with thousands of pounds worth of tools in the back of a van?

Try running a business when your van is your livelihood, fuel is expensive, insurance is ridiculous, roads are full of potholes and you’re constantly worried about getting fined for some minor traffic infringement.

Maybe take a step back and have a wobble. It’s completely out of touch with the reality of working people who rely on their vehicles every single day. LBC Liberal Democrats carwow Fix Radio

24/09/2026

Quick update for you.
After 2 years, I’m hoping my knee pain is finally behind me. Maybe I should’ve used my knee pads more… and running without doing any strengthening exercises probably wasn’t the cleverest idea either!
So here’s your reminder — all you tradies, get your knee pads out of the van and put ’em on. PPE matters.
And to all my customers who are waiting patiently, thank you. I’ll see you as soon as I can. 👊

23/09/2026

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21/09/2026

🚨 THE CISTERN COULDN’T EVEN COME OUT… SO I HAD TO THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX! 🚨

Called out to a job where the toilet cistern was in a ridiculously tight gap and couldn’t physically be removed. 😳

No removing the pan.
No disturbing the tiles.
No touching the flush pipe or cone.
No unnecessary damage.

So I stripped everything down in situ and replaced:

🔧 Flush valve
🔧 Flush button
🔧 Inlet valve
🔧 Inlet flex
🔧 Isolation valve

All while working inside that tiny gap! 👨‍🔧

A job that could easily have turned into “remove the toilet, damage the tiles and make a massive mess” was solved without disturbing anything that didn’t need touching.

Sometimes plumbing isn’t about brute force — it’s about knowing how to get the job done when there’s no room to work. 💪

Would you have attempted it in situ, or taken the whole toilet apart? 👀

19/09/2026

Please people just on the edges not on the back of the profile!!