Kitchen Appliances
Guides to the appliances that go into a kitchen extension: cooker hoods, boiling water taps, waste disposal units, water softeners, and the installation requirements for each.
Boiling Water Taps for Kitchen Extensions: Quooker, Zip HydroTap and What to Know Before You Buy
A UK homeowner's guide to boiling water taps: 3-in-1 vs 4-in-1, under-counter tank sizing, the three-trade installation coordination problem, Part G water regs, and what to budget.
Cooker Hoods for Kitchen Extensions: Chimney, Canopy, Downdraft and Recirculating Compared
A UK guide to choosing and specifying a cooker hood: extraction rates under Part F, duct routing, recirculating options, chimney vs canopy vs downdraft, and what to buy from budget to pro.
Waste Disposal Units for UK Kitchens: What to Check Before You Buy One
A UK homeowner's guide to in-sink waste disposal units: continuous feed vs batch feed, the septic tank problem, the sink flange requirement, electrical provisions at first fix, and what to budget.
Water Softeners for Kitchen Extensions: Ion Exchange, Installation Position and UK Hard-Water Zones
A UK guide to water softeners: how ion exchange works, where to install relative to the mains, bypass valve requirements, Part G water regs for unsoftened drinking water, and what to budget.