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A complete UK guide to plastic guttering and plumbing pipe systems, covering everything from black and white guttering options to square gutter profiles, brackets, fittings, and full plastic pipework. Learn how to choose the right Wavin Osma or Polypipe system for your home or project, with clear advice on sizes, applications, and installation essentials.

The Wellingborough vs Northampton Charity Football Match Official Virtual Programme is your complete guide to the biggest football event of the year. Featuring team line-ups, match previews, referee rules, sponsor acknowledgements, charity fundraising information and event entertainment details, this programme celebrates an unforgettable evening of football, community spirit and fundraising for Ups n Downs. With local rivalry, family entertainment and plenty of football banter, the event promises goals, laughs and a fantastic atmosphere for everyone attending.

Confused between the EPH CP4M and CP4B thermostats? Learn the key difference between mains and battery powered models to choose the right programmable thermostat.

Discover Plumbco’s expanded range of McAlpine plumbing products, including bottle traps, shower traps, pan connectors, and flexible fittings. Optimised for easy installation and durability, our McAlpine range covers all your plumbing needs with trusted quality and excellent value.

Discover the top Croydex bathroom accessories including soft close toilet seats, shower caddies, and shower sets. Learn how to measure a toilet seat & buy online at Plumbco.

Learn what MDPE fittings are, how they are used with blue water pipe and how to choose the right Plasson connector, valve, adaptor or coupling for your installation.

If you're a professional plumber or a hands-on DIYer, having the right fittings and valves can make all the difference. That’s why we stock a wide range of Navigator plumbing products — trusted across the UK for quality, reliability, and compliance with British Standards. Navigator offers a comprehensive range of fittings, valves, and accessories, many of which are WRAS approved and Kitemark certified, meaning they're safe, durable, and ideal for both domestic and commercial plumbing systems. Here’s a closer look at some of our top-selling Navigator products available now at Plumbco

As the sun comes out, it’s the perfect time to tackle plumbing projects! Whether you’re upgrading your bathroom, preparing your heating for winter, or sorting your outdoor plumbing, Plumbco has everything you need. Visit our Northampton or Wellingborough stores for expert advice and top-quality plumbing supplies.

Learn how immersion heaters work, where they're used and what to consider when choosing a replacement. This guide compares copper and Incoloy elements and explains how to check compatibility with your hot water cylinder.

The hotun® White 100C Dry Trap Tundish is now available to order online at Plumbco! This plumber-designed, WRAS-approved solution allows a fully compliant connection from sealed system T&PRVs to internal waste pipes, preventing foul odours and gases from re-entering your property. With easy maintenance, visible water discharge, and a compact design, it’s the ultimate choice for safe and efficient installations.