Best Plumbing Supplies UK (2026)

Pros

• Standard UK bathroom fitting so replacements are easy to source
• Multifit compression outlet suits plastic, copper and lead pipe
• Compression joints need no solvent cement or soldering

Cons

• Plastic nuts can crack if overtightened

Pros

• Solvent weld system gives a permanent, leak-free joint
• Widely stocked, so fittings and offcuts are easy to match
• Suitable for sink, bath and washing machine waste runs

Cons

• Requires accurate cutting and solvent cement for a good joint

Pros

• Essential cheap fix for leaking threaded joints on taps and radiators
• Five-roll pack keeps a spare in every toolbox or van
• Waterproof seal for shower heads and faucets too

Cons

• Not a substitute for a proper compression or solder joint on high-pressure lines