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🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Traders count losses as fire razes Anambra plumbing market

A fire at the plumbing market in Anambra has caused significant damage, leading to substantial losses for traders and property owners.

Mar 23 • 00:46 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

A worker in their twenties fell to death while working on plumbing at a Celltrion factory

A young worker tragically died after falling from a height while performing plumbing work at the Celltrion factory in Incheon.

Mar 22 • 13:19 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Midnight fire guts Anambra plumbing market

A destructive midnight fire in Onitsha's plumbing market resulted in significant losses for traders, but thankfully no casualties were reported.

Mar 21 • 08:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Senai-MA opens 50 free spots for plumbing installer course in São Luís

Senai-MA has announced 50 free spots for a plumbing installer course aimed at low-income individuals in São Luís.

Mar 16 • 16:19 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Neither plumbers nor chemicals: how to unclog a pipe with homemade ingredients

This article provides eco-friendly and budget-friendly solutions for unclogging kitchen and bathroom drains without the use of corrosive chemicals.

Mar 9 • 20:37 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

CO-OWNERSHIP OR OWNER? Who is responsible for the dripping water from the ceiling?

The article examines responsibility disputes between apartment owners and housing associations concerning water damage and plumbing issues.

Mar 8 • 13:17 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Australian regulator delays ban on lead plumbing products

The Australian Building Codes Board has extended the deadline for banning lead-containing plumbing products by two years, allowing continued installation in homes and schools until 2028.

Mar 4 • 19:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Company offers free training course in plumbing installation in Salvador

Tigre company is offering a free plumbing installation training course in Salvador, aimed at enhancing practical skills and technical qualifications for participants.

Mar 3 • 18:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: alligator trapped in sewage plumbing prompts rescue in Salmourão

An alligator was rescued from sewage plumbing in Salmourão, SP, Brazil, after becoming trapped during routine maintenance by sanitation workers.

Mar 3 • 14:07 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Power was cut off during plumbing renovation – emergency solution puzzled: "We were in a pinch for a whole day"

A resident in Tornio, Finland dealt with a temporary power loss during plumbing renovations, leading to a humorous makeshift solution using an extension cord.

Feb 28 • 04:25 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

From Plumbing to Parliament: Hannah Spencer Triumphs in Manchester Driven by Support for Gaza

Hannah Spencer of the Green Party has won a significant political victory in Manchester, ending decades of Labour dominance in the area.

Feb 27 • 22:24 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Ancient Petra engineers did what even the Romans dared not undertake

Recent discoveries in Petra, Jordan, highlight the advanced engineering skills of the Nabateans, revealing a complex high-tech plumbing system.

Feb 24 • 10:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Unblock drains without a plunger using plumber’s quick method

A plumber shares an effective method for unblocking drains without a plunger, warning against the dangers of pouring fats, oils, and greases down the sink.

Feb 24 • 09:50 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Save nerves and money! A simple home method that clears pipes in minutes

The article discusses a simple home remedy for quickly resolving clogged pipes, typically caused by fats and oils from food waste.

Feb 23 • 12:16 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Himalayan salt in the toilet: plumbers' warning about differences with regular salt

Plumbers warn that using Himalayan salt in toilets as a cleaning hack is not a substitute for regular hygiene and does not solve plumbing issues.

Feb 20 • 00:26 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Buildings: how often should water tanks be cleaned and what risks arise from not doing so

The article discusses the importance of regularly cleaning water tanks in apartment buildings in Argentina to prevent contamination of drinking water.

Feb 18 • 12:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Homicide amid plumbing renovations – Police suspect a 50-year-old resident

A 50-year-old man is suspected of murdering another man during a plumbing renovation in Hervanta, Finland.

Feb 17 • 07:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Suspected homicide in Hervanta amid plumbing renovation

A homicide investigation is underway in Hervanta, Tampere, where a man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following an incident at a residential building undergoing major renovations.

Feb 16 • 13:49 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

'I booked an emergency plumber and cancelled minutes later but they've still charged me £270'

A consumer disputes a £270 charge from an emergency plumber after canceling shortly after booking due to finding an alternative.

Feb 11 • 15:06 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

What is the purpose of pouring lemon water down the drains and why it is recommended

Pouring water with lemon into drains is a common household practice in the United States, recommended for basic home maintenance.

Feb 11 • 12:46 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Frost Freezes Home Water Pipes – Vacuum Cleaners and Hair Dryers Can Help, But Gas Blowers Are Dangerous

Extremely cold temperatures in Finland are causing water and sewage problems in homes, particularly in older constructions, prompting advice on thawing methods.

Feb 9 • 16:24 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Arrest of a man in the plumbing industry for extortion suspected to be a leader of "rescue business"

A 30-year-old plumbing contractor, Daiki Sada, has been arrested by the Osaka Prefectural Police on charges of extortion and coercion, suspected to be a leader in a scheme that extorts money from victims under the guise of emergency plumbing services.

Feb 5 • 09:09 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Why You Should Never Pour Boiling Water Down the Sink

Pouring boiling water down the sink may seem convenient but can quietly damage your plumbing system, according to expert Travis Hargrave.

Feb 5 • 09:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Many pour this down the drain, but actually cause great damage: It can damage pipes and contaminate water

The article discusses how many household cleaning products that are often poured down drains can cause significant harm by damaging plumbing and contaminating water supplies.

Feb 4 • 14:00 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Bornholm Plumbing Company is Busy: Nine out of Ten Inquiries Concern Frost Damage

A plumbing company on Bornholm is experiencing an extraordinary increase in calls, with nine out of ten inquiries related to frost damage due to severe cold temperatures.

Feb 3 • 08:54 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Life & Tech

At the carpenter or plumber. The craft school in Jaroměř has prepared a special workshop

A craft school in Jaroměř has organized a special workshop focusing on carpentry and plumbing skills.

Jan 11 • 14:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

My heated towel rail is always hot after doing easy DIY hack without a plumber

A simple DIY hack can fix cold spots in heated towel rails, ensuring they maintain warmth and efficiency without needing a plumber.

Jan 10 • 07:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Plumber confirms 'ideal' thermostat setting for cold weather

Experts recommend an optimal thermostat setting to prevent frozen and burst pipes in cold weather.

Jan 10 • 01:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Set thermostat to 1 temperature to avoid frozen pipes in your home - not 17C

A plumbing expert advises UK homeowners to maintain a consistent and lower thermostat setting to prevent frozen pipes this winter amidst severe cold weather conditions.

Jan 5 • 12:34 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Return Home After the Holidays: How to Avoid Hidden Threats in Your Own Bathroom

After the holiday season, it's crucial to be cautious of hidden dangers like legionella bacteria in unused plumbing that can pose severe health risks when inhaled.

Dec 29 • 11:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Plumber urges anyone with leftover turkey to avoid one 'expensive' mistake

A plumber warns that improperly disposing of leftover turkey can lead to costly plumbing issues.

Dec 27 • 12:06 UTC

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