Grab yourself a bargain in our end of season sale on Dimplex Heaters. Stock is strictly limited and these prices cannot last long. Below are four featured products in the promotion. Scroll to the bottom of the page from the full list

Four of The Best:

Dimplex ARLWP800TI 3 Heat Settings and 24hr Timer, 800w

"ideal heater to keep a chill off rooms such as utility rooms, small kitchens or a childs nursery/playroom"

The ARLWP800Ti 800W low energy panel heater is simline and simple to use, this low output panel heater has a choice of three heat settings operated by side switch controls.

• 800w output
• 24 hour programmable timer
• Slimline panel radiators that provides great background warmth
• Can be freestanding or wall mounted

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Dimplex CPH10 Outdoor Heater, Halogen Lamp, 1.0kW

"Enjoy the evenings outside for longer with this great heater for patios and garden seating areas"

The Dimplex CPH10 compact outdoor heater offers slimline dimensions and quick installation via a single adjustable fixing point. They are perfect in a range of outdoor settings, having extended IPX5 water protection rating for dependable performance whatever the weather.

• Outdoor heater
• Slimline IPX5 rated outdoor heater designed for mounting into a range of outdoor settings
• 1.0kW output
• Stainless steel and black
• Low energy user compared to gas heaters
• Designed for permanent installation

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Dimplex FX20V Downflow Fan Heater, 2kW

"The FX20V is a popular choice for heating bathrooms, en-suites and kitchens"

With their compact design, the Dimplex FX20V downflow fan heater is the popular choice for heating bathrooms and en suites as well as kitchens.

The powerful 2kW output ensures a fast warm-up, although 1kW output is selectable on installation for smaller rooms.

• Powerful 2kW output providing fast warm up
• IPX2 rated for bathroom use
• White finish
• 1kW output selectable on installation
• Pull cord operation
• Neon indicator

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Dimplex TRS120W Oil Filled Towel Rail 120w, White

"What a difference warm dry towels make! With the TRS120 you can have them all the time and at amazing low running costs"

The Dimplex TRS120W towel rail is permanently liquid filled for maintenance free operation. They can be mounted for left or right hand cable entry. No plumbing, no problems and they can be left switched on indefinitely.

• Oil filled
• Larger models will help to take the chill off a small bathroom or cloakroom
• Mains neon indicator
• Splash-proof (IPX4 rated) for use in bathrooms and other wet areas
• Supplied with wall mounting brackets as standard
• Construction : Tubular steel
• Cable entry : left or right hand

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For a full list of items in the promotion please see our special offers section, or visit the Dimplex heaters section for the full Dimplex product range.

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Trading Depot is a fully stocked online electrical wholesaler who supply the DIY and Home Improvement market selling to both Trade and the general public at low internet prices. You can call Sales on 01628 760 440 to check stock and availability, or buy online 24 hours a day at www.tradingdepot.co.uk. 

In this post, Phil Stears, Marketing Manager at Trading Depot, takes us through the recent partnership with independent review site Trust Pilot.

First A Bit of Background:

We have been meaning to add reviews to our site for some time. We had always done fairly well on Review Centre but we wanted a way of contacting all our customers to get a broader picture of how our service was being received.  The problem with Review Centre is that many of the people who use it only seemed motivated to leave a review if they were particularly unhappy for some reason which can lead to some very unbalanced views for some companies.

Trading Depot Reviews are all from genuine verified customers

There's also nothing to stop anybody leaving a review on there - even someone who knows nothing about us - a disgruntled competitor or just a random malicious person out to cause trouble. As we have nothing to hide we continue to have a link to our Review Centre reviews on our Customer Comments Page and although there is a fairly balanced picture on there we still wanted to get more reviews.

Enter Trust Pilot

After weighing up Trust Pilot against the competition we decided to give them a try and signed up for the first year. We have added the reviews to our site and each customer now gets emailed a request to fill out a review a few days after they place an order.

Quick and Easy

The review process couldn't be simpler. It is really quick with no need to create an account or wait for an activation link etc etc. It's a straight click through the link in the email and then you're there. You are then presented with a choice to give a simple star rating out of five and two boxes to fill in any comments. And that's that! At the time of writing we have received well over 300 reviews and more come in daily.

How Trust Pilot Has Helped Us

As a company it has helped us raise our profile and engage with our customers more. Some of our processes have been improved due to customer comments and we are always learning from the feedback we get. We take bad reviews seriously and always respond individually, not with a copy and paste reply.

See The Infographic:

Now the Trading Depot Reviews have been gathering for a little while I have put together a simple 'infographic' that brings together some of the information we have gathered from this process. click the button above (Opens in new window)

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We update the blog regularly so check back soon and don't forget you can Follow us on Twitter, Like us on facebook, or take a look at the Trading Depot Youtube Channel. 

Trading Depot is an online supplier to the  DIY and Home Improvement market selling to both Trade and the general public at low internet prices. most well known for plumbing supplies and bathroom suites they are also a fully stocked online electrical wholesaler  amongst other things. You can call Sales on 01628 760 440 to check stock and availability, or buy online 24 hours a day at www.tradingdepot.co.uk. 

Part 1: Taps, Sanitaryware and Bathroom Furniture 

 

Approximately 200 new bathroom products from the 'Essentials' range have now been added to our website. Covering everything you would need for a new bathroom, including great value bathroom suites,  bathroom furniture, taps and bathroom accessories They can be found in our ‘Bathroom Suites’ section broken down by item type, or click this link to see the full Essentials Bathrooms range.

Essentials Taps

The 'Essentials' taps are all made from solid brass and plated in flawless chrome to give the ultimate finish. They are all WRAS approved, suitable for low pressure systems, and all come with a five year guarantee.

Each of the ranges have distinct designs. Follow the links see find our more: Dusk Taps,  Dawn Taps, Sunshine Taps,  Storm Taps,  Star Taps.

Essentials Bathroom Furniture:

The 'Essentials' Gem bathroom furniture is not only a modern looking range but it features several practical features too such as soft-close hinges on all cabinets and solid metal handles too. The cabinets have moisture resistant properties and the panels are a solid 16mm thick with facias being even thicker at 18mm.

This means the cabinets are sturdy and they come rigidly assembled in a choice of either white or 'calvados'. They all are covered by a 12 month guarantee and some of the items available come as handy sets where sanitaryware is included, such as the essential Gem slimline pack which is a fantastic product if you are thinking of ading an en-suite.

This example above is finished in white will compliment any bathroom design.

Essentials Baths:

All the 'Essentials' baths are made from high quality acrylic and are supplied with leg sets. These great value 'Essentials' baths are available in a choice of four designs in a range of sizes. You'll get peace of mind with the five year guarantee and you will find the baths and bath panels in the same section.

In the next blog post I will cover the Towel warmers and bathroom accessories.

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Trading Depot supply the DIY and Home Improvement market selling to both Trade and the general public at low internet prices. You can call Sales on 01628 760 440 to check stock and availability, or buy online 24 hours a day at www.tradingdepot.co.uk. 

Today we have added three excitng new electrical products. They are heating panels which work through infra-red technology and you will find three variants in our Heating Supplies section of the website

S450 Sunshine 600X600 450W Infared Panel Heater
£ 247.50  (inc Vat £ 297.00)
     
S600 Sunshine 600X900 600W Infared Panel Heater
£ 306.90 (inc Vat £ 368.28)

S900 Sunshine 600X1200 900W Infared Panel Heater
£ 372.60 (inc Vat £ 447.12)

An energy saving alternative to the traditional home heat source - Infrared Heating panels provide the same amount of heat without the costs and without the emmissions. these particular products are Fully certified and made in Austria.

Compared to traditional heating these use very low energy levels and here below are six reasons why you should consider them.


1.) It Will Care For You
FAR Infrared heating is 100% natural for our bodies and our well being.
The Human body is designed to accept and to emit infrared waves.
If you like the warmth from the sun then you will love the feeling you get from the new heating system.

2.) Less Dust and Pollutants
FAR Infrared heating does not heat air so your house will not only be warmer and cosier but there will be less dust, and for asthma and allergy sufferers, less pollutants to breathe in.

3.) Less Damp or Mould
Less damp and mould, because FAR infrared heating does not heat air but the fabric of the building.
This will mean there is no damp or mould to ruin decorations and all of the room will reach the same temperature.

4.) Greatly Reduced Energy Bills.
FAR Infrared heating is up to 70% cheaper to run than most other electric heating systems and 40-50% cheaper than gas and oil.

5.) Keeps You Cosy 24 Hours Per Day.
FAR Infrared heating will keep you cosy and warm 24 hours per day. How nice to come home to a welcoming warm feeling as you walk through the door. Wake in the morning to take a shower or bath without having to wait for the bath room to warm up first.

6.) Good For The Planet.
Far Infrared heating is completely free of all carbon emissions and when used the electricity produced by either wind or solar generated electrical energy, is one of the only heating systems that can truly claim to 100% carbon free

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We update the blog regularly so check back soon and don't forget you can Follow us on Twitter, Like us on facebook, or take a look at the Trading Depot Youtube Channel. 

Trading Depot is a fully stocked online electrical wholesaler who supply the DIY and Home Improvement market selling to both Trade and the general public at low internet prices. You can call Sales on 01628 760 440 to check stock and availability, or buy online 24 hours a day at www.tradingdepot.co.uk. 

As part of the ongoing development to the electrical section of our website there have been some notable additions in recent weeks, especially to the Ventilation and Cooling section. Most notabley are the ranges of Extractor Fans that are now available to buy online from top brands Airflow, Manrose, Vent-Axia and Xpelair.

The range of Airflow fans and Manrose fans have been brought up to date and the Vent-Axia and Xpelair Fan sections are compeltely new to the site.

Extractor fans from top brands Airflow, Manrose, Vent-Axia and Xpelair available to buy online.

The Vent-Axia VASF100

Changes to regulations in 2010 mean that any rooms without windows need some form of extraction and these changes to the Building Regulations, as well as minimum airflow requirements (Approved Document F) mean there are now minimum energy efficiencies required, so these products aren't just nice to have, they are essential.

The new regulations require a minimum specific fan power as minimum energy efficiency and this is measured in watts per litre a second of airflow extracted.

Compliance with these regulations and efficiency are of course the main considerations but some manufacturers even go one step further.

Vent-Axia for example won the 'Quiet Mark' from the noise abatement society last year for two of their fans; The VASF100 and the VASF100T. Boasting the lowest sound rating on the market operating at just 16dB(A) the Silent Fan is the quietest ever intermittent bathroom and toilet fan – a significant 75% quieter than typical intermittent bathroom fans.

Another product worth a mention is the  Vent-Axia Shower Fan and Light Kit (VENTALIGHT)

The Vent-Axia Shower Fan and Light Kit

This Vent-A-Light fan and light kit consists of a 100mm axial in-line fan with a detachable mounting foot, 3 meters of flexible ducting, an exterior grille, light transformer and 12V 20W dichroic halogen light assembly. IP44 rated. (Chrome and White bezel included.)


The full ranges available can be found under 'Ventilation and Cooling' in our our Electrical Supplies section.






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About the Quite Mark
A mark of approval awarded by the Noise Abatement Society, the Quiet Mark is given to World-Wide manufacturers of the quietest products on the market and is validated by UK’s Association of Noise Consultants. The objective of the initiative is to reduce noise and so achieve a healthier stress-free living and working environment. The Quiet Mark 2012 award therefore enables consumers and specifiers to make an informed choice allowing them to easily select quieter products via the newly launched on-line Quiet Mark Directory www.quietmark.com.

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We update the blog regularly so check back soon and don't forget you can Follow us on Twitter, Like us on facebook, or take a look at the Trading Depot Youtube Channel. 

Trading Depot is a fully stocked online electrical wholesaler who supply the DIY and Home Improvement market selling to both Trade and the general public at low internet prices. You can call Sales on 01628 760 440 to check stock and availability, or buy online 24 hours a day at www.tradingdepot.co.uk. 

We have uploaded 13 ranges from the Vitra Bathroom range of products. Vitra's philosophy is all about inspiration and their quest to create complete and satisfying bathroom environments. They transform often overlooked spaces into something more than a necessity of modern life. It's about creating an enjoyable experience by changing perceptions of the bathroom.

• Vitra Serenada
• Vitra Layton
• Vitra Milton
• Vitra Retro
• Vitra Retro Furniture
• Vitra Sunrise
• Vitra Form 300
• Vitra S50
• Vitra Arkitekt
• Vitra Baths
• Vitra Bath Panels, Screens and Leg Sets

Vitra is a Turkish bathroom sanitary manufacturer with presence across the whole of Europe. It also has a majority shareholding in Villeroy&Boch.

With some studies showing that a loft conversion could add up to £20,000 to the value of a home this is continuing to be a popular option for many homeowners.

Loft conversions can be a great way to add space and value to your home.

Cheaper and less of an upheaval than moving house, an extension can give you that sorely needed extra storage or add a badly needed extra bedroom especially where a growing family is concerned. And with current planing laws as they are it could be even easier than you would think.

The Planning Portal is the UK Government's online planning and building regulations resource for England and Wales.

Here is what they say about Planning Permission for Loft Extensions.

"Planning permission is not normally required. However, permission is required where you extend or alter the roof space and it exceeds specified limits and conditions.

A loft conversion for your house is considered to be permitted development, not requiring an application for planning permission..."

There are certain restrictions and conditions*, of course and you can read them here: http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/permission/commonprojects/loftconversion/

Trading Depot already sell a number of products that prove especially popular with homeowners who are extending their houses such as underfloor heating which has the main benefit of freeing up wall space which is particularly beneficial in the case of a loft conversion where this means you can avoid trying to squeeze radiators on to limited wall space.

See why this Loft Conversion Company are so impressed with the Saniflo 'Saniplus' Macerator

Another range of products that are well suited to extensions are the Saniflo macerators which allow waste water to be pumped from remote locations of a property that wouldn't be able to handle traditional plumbing.

Loft conversions are prime candidates for these products as it allows your layout to be designed as you want it without being dictated to by the location of existing plumbing or soil pipes.

Adding a bathroom to a loft entension is one of the more popular options and Trading Depot sell Bathroom Suites form top brand names such as Vitra, Ideal Standard and Roca. Some ranges such as the Ideal Standard Space are specifically designed for areas where space is tight.

We have an incredible range of bathroom taps and showers too with Bristan Electric showers and Aqualisa Quartz Digital showers proving consistently popular.

In addition we are now in the process of adding a range of Roof Windows and associated products from Fakro which includes Loft ladders, Light Tunnels as well as Centre Pivot and Top Hung Roof Windows.

   
Fakro Roof Windows will be avialable to buy online in the Building Supplies section of our website and we will take a closer look at the products in a future blog post.
   

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*even though planning permission is not always needed your development will need to comply with building regulations despite the work being carried out internally. These cover areas such as energy efficiency, lighting, insulation and fire safety, and it is also possible that you may also be affected by The Party Wall Act 1996 if you live in a terraced or semi-detached property. This ensures your planned changes don't compromise the strength or soundproofing of the dividing wall.Before carrying out any devlopment of this nature we always advise you seek specialist advice at an early stage. 

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Trading Depot supply the DIY and Home Improvement market selling to both Trade and the general public at low internet prices. You can call Sales on 01628 760 440 to check stock and availability, or buy online 24 hours a day at www.tradingdepot.co.uk.  

In a previous blog post we introduced the Joyou brand and now we can look at the products in a little more detail.

Trading Depot expanded their product range recently with the addition of a large number of bathroom accessories, taps and showers from Joyou now available to buy online.

In 2011 Joyou entered into a successful joint venture with Grohe

Joyou established themselves as the market leader in China, delivering premium quality bathroom and kitchen taps, showering systems and ceramics at affordable prices and in 2011 they entered into a successful joint venture with Grohe which led to the creation of Joyou International.

 Grohe are the largest single brand manufacturer and supplier of sanitary fittings in Europe and with their help Joyou's quality systems have been strengthened and refined with over 100 million Euros being invested in cutting edge manufacturing technology.

This recent heavy investment in quality manufacturing means Joyou are abler to offer a five year guarantee on all their products as standard.

Joyou Showers:

Joyou showers are feature-packed, easy to install, have thermostatic control and look fantastic. We have broken down the showers into three sections: Kinght showers, Skylink showers and Five Function showers, and we are convinced that whatever type of shower you want, Joyou has a solution for you.

Joyou Bathroom Accessories

The Joyou bathroom accessories include clothes hooks, tumbler holders, soap dishes, toilet roll holders, shelves and towel rails, and they can be found  here.  The two ranges available are the 'SEAR' range which features sweeping curved designs and the 'DYA' range which uses straight lines and square shapes in the design.

A selection of products from the Joyou 'SEAR' range of bathroom accessories

Joyou Taps

 

We have thirteen different ranges of Joyou taps available to buy online here and whether you are looking for traditional bathroom taps or more modern designs, Joyou have several ranges worth considering. Of particular note are: Joyou Evelia Taps which have a traditional style with victorian style handles, the Joyou Evok Taps which are of a more modern design with rounded tubular shaped body and spouts, or the
Joyou 'Ice' Taps which feature a more angled look with square shaped body and spouts.


Take a look at the full range below:

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John Guest Speedfit have announced the release of a  number of new videos to help consumers and installers understand the different types of JG Speedfit underfloor heating systems available and guide the viewer through installation step by step.

Each video clearly explains the process step by step

Mike Riseley, UK director of sales at JG Speedfit, is delighted that the new videos are now available,

“These videos will fully complement our Speedfit Support advertising campaign, which aims to inform contractors of the complete Underfloor Heating technical support package offered by the company.” 

The videos are embedded below and show how to install JG Speedfit underfloor heating and the various different ways in which this can be achieved.

Trading Depot has been an enthusiastic adopter of YouTube videos and with over 100,000 views on their channel so far it is clear that videos are very popular with visitors to the website.

Phil Stears, Web Marketing Manager at Trading Depot said,

"These videos that JG Speedfit have produced are great.

They are very clear and the processes are broken down into simple step-by-step sections. We believe customers will find them extremely useful and so we will be shortly be adding them to the Speedfit product pages on the Trading Depot website."

The seven full videos are embedded below:

JG Speedfit Underfloor Heating - A Video Introduction

How to Install the JG Speedfit Underfloor Heating Manifold

How to Install JG Speedfit Underfloor Heating Using the Mounting Rail System

How to Install JG Speedfit Underfloor Heating Using the Staple System

How to Install JG Speedfit Underfloor Heating Using the Floor Panel System

How to Install JG Speedfit Spreader Plate Underfloor Heating System

How to Install JG Speedfit 'Overfit' Underfloor Heating System

The videos are easy to follow guides to give confidence to even a first time Underfloor Heating installer.

Each video will depict an expert installer demonstrating how the JG system is put together in a step-by-step manner.

Along with a best practice explanation of each JG pipe fixing system, a full breakdown is also provided on how best to install the manifold.



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Trading Depot supply the DIY and Home Improvement market selling to both Trade and the general public at low internet prices. You can call Sales on 01628 760 440 to check stock and availability, or buy online 24 hours a day at www.tradingdepot.co.uk. 

We update the blog regularly so check back regularly and don't forget you can Follow us on Twitter, Like us on facebook, or take a look at the Trading Depot Youtube Channel. 

Trading Depot has expanded their product range even further with a large number of bathroom accessories, taps and showers from Joyou now available to buy online alongside the existing range of bathroom suites from top brand names like Vitra, Ideal Standard, Roca and AquaLusso.

Our slogan has always been "Top Brands at Trade Prices" and we believe Joyou has the potential to be a very big brand name.

Choose from an extensive range of Joyou bathroom and kitchen taps, Joyou showers and Joyou bathroom accessories including robe hooks, shelves, toilet roll holders and tumbler holders.

So Who Are Joyou?

Grohe and Joyou entered a Joint Venture in 2011

Joyou established themselves as the market leader in China, delivering premium quality bathroom and kitchen taps, showering systems and ceramics at affordable prices and in 2011 they entered into a successful joint venture with Grohe* whereby 'Joyou International' was founded to develop Joyou into an international brand.

 *Grohe are the largest single brand manufacturer and supplier of sanitary fittings in Europe and with their support Joyou's quality systems have been substantially strengthened and over 100 million Euros has been invested in cutting edge manufacturing technology.

About Joyou

Joyou is a brand that is working hard to establish itself and Trading Depot are proud to be able to bring these products to the UK market. Joyou´s products meet European and US design and quality standards and are superior to many of their domestic competitors.

Joyou are so confident in their quality standards that all their products come with a five year guarantee.

Joyou complies with ISO14001:2004 for environmental management and ISO9001:2000 for quality management and Joyou's products fulfil industry standards in European and North American countries.

The short video below gives an overview of the company, their organisation, objectives and practices.

Joyou Video

From the Joyou website:

"Joyou has established a market presence in the international and domestic sanitary ware industry and a reputation for high quality, reliable and functional products. Joyou's significant experience in producing faucets and other brass-made sanitary products for international OEM and ODM customers have given it an in-depth understanding of the design and quality requirements of international sanitary ware companies and have helped Joyou to develop its production technology and quality control system."

In a forthcoming blog post we will look at some of the products in more detail.

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Trading Depot supply the DIY and Home Improvement market selling to both Trade and the general public at low internet prices. You can call Sales on 01628 760 440 to check stock and availability, or buy online 24 hours a day at www.tradingdepot.co.uk. 

We update the blog regularly so check back soon and don't forget you can Follow us on Twitter, Like us on facebook, or take a look at the Trading Depot Youtube Channel.