What Tesla UK does

Tesla (UK) Ltd, trading as Tesla UK, is a UK-based private manufacturer and distributor of plumbing, heating and electrical accessories, operating from Minworth, Sutton Coldfield in the West Midlands (Company Number 06081188, founded 2007, 11–50 employees). Its core offering is a broad in-house catalogue of 25 product categories — brass, compression, end-feed and solder-ring fittings; CSST gas piping (Teslaflex); natural-gas and LPG cooker hoses and sockets (Cookerflex) including a BS669 Part 1 / EN14800 BSI-Kitemarked range with a patented Firesafe fusible plug; OFTEC-certified fire valves (Saffire/Tesla); immersion heaters and smart connected immersion thermostats (T-Smart); oil-line equipment; radiator valves and fittings; towel-rail heating; pipe clips (EcoClip); expansion vessels; heat pump accessories (anti-freeze valves, flexis); and wiring centres/connectors. Differentiated intellectual property includes patented Firesafe and FAZE ECO power-diverter technology plus registered trademarks (Cookerflex, Teslaflex, TESLATUN, T-Smart, Saffire, EcoClip), and the portfolio holds ISO 9001:2015, WRAS, BEAB, BSI Kitemark, OFTEC and KIWA certifications.

Tesla UK makes money primarily through wholesale B2B distribution of its branded components to a UK-wide network of 15+ named trade plumbing merchants (Plumb Center, City Plumbing, PTS, BES, Mark Vitow, Wolseley, Travis Perkins, Grafton, Merchant Line) and DIY retail chains (Screwfix, B&Q, Wickes, Homebase, Tool Station). Pricing is quote-based per customer 'Specification Document' with invoicing on day of shipment and 30-day payment terms. A secondary touchpoint is extended-warranty registration (notably a 25-year programme for Cookerflex BS669 Part 1 natural-gas hoses activated via online registration by Gas Safe engineers), which drives recurring aftermarket replacement-product revenue and installer engagement. Customers served span UK plumbing & heating merchants, professional installers (Gas Safe / OFTEC registered), and DIY/trade-retail buyers; segments are addressed via a hybrid channel-partner motion with selected direct installer relationships for warranty and technical support.

Name

Tesla UK

Legal name

Tesla (UK) Ltd

Website

https://teslauk.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tesla (UK) Ltd is a UK-based manufacturer and B2B distributor of branded plumbing, heating and electrical accessories, supplying trade merchants and DIY retailers via an in-house catalogue that includes CSST, Cookerflex hoses, immersion heaters, fire valves and heat-pump accessories.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plumbing & Heating Manufacturing

NAICS

Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912)

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)

akta.pro primary industry

Plumbing & Building Drain/Waste/Vent (DWV) Pipe & Fittings (IMANADAG)

Keywords

• Plumbing fittings
• Heating components
• Gas hose assemblies
• Immersion heaters
• CSST gas piping

Headquarters

HQ city

Sutton Coldfield

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Wholesale/Distribution of Plumbing & Heating Products: Primary revenue stream. Tesla UK manufactures and supplies an extensive catalogue of in-house plumbing and heating products (fittings, valves, hoses, immersion heaters, CSST systems, heat pump accessories, towel rail heating, etc.) to UK merchant and retail stockists on a B2B basis. Sales via Specification Documents with 30-day payment terms.
2. Warranty & Aftermarket Product Replacement: Secondary recurring touchpoint: Tesla UK offers extended warranties (e.g., 25-year on Cookerflex BS669 Part 1 hoses; 1-year standard on goods) requiring installer/buyer registration, generating ongoing replacement-product revenue and customer engagement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tesla (UK) Ltd is a UK-based plumbing and heating manufacturer and distributor that designs, produces, and supplies an in-house catalogue of certified plumbing fittings, valves, gas hose assemblies, immersion heaters, corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) gas piping systems, oil-line equipment, and radiator/towel-rail accessories. Products are sold primarily through UK trade plumbing/building merchants and national DIY retailers (Screwfix, B&Q, Travis Perkins, Plumb Center, City Plumbing, Wickes, Homebase, Tool Station) on a wholesale B2B basis, with selected premium SKUs such as the Cookerflex BS669 Part 1 gas hose offered with a 25-year warranty activated via direct installer registration.

Product overview

Tesla UK Ltd (teslauk.com) is a UK-based plumbing and heating manufacturer with over 20 years' experience, operating from Minworth, Sutton Coldfield. Its offering is a single broad catalogue of physical plumbing and heating components organised into 25 product categories (Brass Fittings, Compression Fittings, Cooker Hoses & Sockets, Cylinder Accessories, End Feed Fittings, Expansion Vessels & Accessories, Finger Fittings, Fire Valves, Flexible Tap Connectors, Flexigas CSST, Gas Fittings & Valves, General Valves/Fittings/Controls, Heat Pump Accessories, Immersion Heaters & Thermostats, Malleable Iron / Galv Fittings, Oil Line Equipment, Pipe Clips, Radiator Valves & Fittings, Solar Immersion Diverter, Solder Ring Fittings, Teslaflex CSST, Tools, Towel Rail Heating and Wiring Centres & Connectors) rather than a unified software platform; products are sold through national stockists (Screwfix, B&Q, Tool Station, City Plumbing, Plumb Center, Travis Perkins, Wickes, etc.). Across these categories, Tesla UK markets a portfolio of named branded ranges: the Cookerflex™ hose family (BS669 Part 1 Natural Gas, EN14800 LPG/stainless steel, BS669 Part 2 catering, cooker sockets, blanking plugs) supported by a 25-year warranty; the Teslaflex CSST corrugated stainless-steel gas piping system (coils, tees, couplers, male/female/DN-to-compression adaptors, split rings, yellow tape); the T-Smart connected ecosystem comprising the T-Smart Thermostat Immersion Heater with companion iOS/Android app, the T-Smart E.R.S Pro solar immersion diverter, and the standalone FAZE ECO solar immersion diverter (5-year warranty); the Saffire and Tesla-branded OFTEC-certified fire valves; expansion-vessel system products including the T-BAR Fixing Bar Kit and Expansion Vessel Service Valve (EVSV); the vFlow PRV Blow Off Cap; the T-DOC Drain Valve Collection; the TESLATUN Dry Trap Tundish; the Easyplug wiring connector and 12-way Wiring Centre; the Ridgeline Flexible Connectors; the EcoClip recycled-polypropylene pipe-clip system; plus broader ranges of brass, copper, solder-ring, end-feed, malleable iron (black/galvanised) and compression fittings; oil-line equipment; radiator and towel-rail valves/elements; immersion heaters (copper, Incoloy, Titanium); heat pump accessories (anti-freeze valves, flexis); pipe clips and tools; and shock arrestors and air vents. Accreditations include WRAS, BEAB, BSI Kitemark, OFTEC and ISO 9001:2015.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• COOKERFLEX™: Tesla's branded range of natural gas and LPG cooker hoses compliant with BS669 Part 1 and EN14800, including 25-year warranty range.
• COOKERFLEX™ (EN14800)
• Teslaflex (CSST)
• Flexigas (CSST)
• T-Smart
• TeslaTun (Dry Trap Tundish)
• vFlow
• Saffire
• EcoClip
• FAZE ECO
• Ridgeline

Products and services

• Cookerflex Natural Gas Cooker Hoses (BS669 Part 1) 1/2" straight bayonet and 3/8"/1/2" micropoint natural-gas cooker hoses manufactured in the UK, BSI Kitemarked to BS669 Part 1:1989, incorporating a patented Firesafe fusible plug that shuts off the gas supply at the socket in the event of fire. Installed to BS6172 by Gas Safe engineers; supported by a 25-year warranty when registered.
• Cookerflex EN14800 Stainless Steel Cooker Hoses Stainless-steel bayonet and micropoint cooker hoses (THUS1000, THUS1250, THUM1000, THUM1250) approved by BSI to EN 14800, suitable for 1st, 2nd and 3rd family gases. Installed in accordance with BS6172 alongside matching Cookerflex sockets (B553, B593, B614).
• Cookerflex Catering Hoses (CHC series) Commercial corrugated stainless-steel gas hoses for catering appliances using Natural Gas or LPG, manufactured to BS669 Part 2:1997. Quick-release brass coupler cuts gas supply when disconnected; supplied with restraining kit and wall fixing; suitable for 1st/2nd/3rd family gases up to 50 mbar.
• Cookerflex Cooker Sockets (B553, B593, B614) CE-marked Cookerflex cooker sockets tested and approved to EN 15069 by BSI for both natural gas and LPG installations. Range includes 1/2" angle bayonet (B553), 1/2" straight bayonet (B593) and 1/2" micropoint with J slot (B614). Installed to BS6172.
• Teslaflex CSST (Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing) System Proprietary corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) gas piping system supplied in 10m, 30m and 75m coils across DN12/DN15/DN22/DN28/DN32 sizes. Distributed as a complete system including coils, couplers, equal/reducing tees, male/female adaptors, DN-to-compression adaptors, split rings and yellow installation tape, supported by a dedicated Design and Install Guide.
• T-Smart Thermostat Immersion Heater (TIHTS) Smart thermostat immersion heater controlled via the T-Smart iOS/Android mobile app, providing remote on/off control of hot water, frost protection mode and a built-in anti-legionella function that runs an antibacterial cycle at least every 15 days. Available in 1-3/4" head Incoloy, Titanium, 2-1/4" head Incoloy and vertical-mount variants; backed by a dedicated www.tsmart.co.uk site.
• T-Smart E.R.S Pro Solar Immersion Diverter Solar immersion heating diverter partnering with T-Smart technology to smoothly divert surplus solar PV energy to the existing immersion element, avoiding grid export and reducing electricity, gas or oil consumption. Marketed via the dedicated tsmart.co.uk/ers microsite.
• FAZE ECO Solar Immersion Diverter (ERSFAZEECO) UK-made solar hot water diverter using patented Tesla power-divverter technology to redirect surplus solar PV energy to the immersion heater element. Features full battery compatibility, manual boost button and a power output display; backed by a 5-year hassle-free warranty.
• T-DOC Drain Valve Collection Innovative drain-off cock collection featuring an engineered solid-brass insert and upgraded O-ring seal that eliminates perished or stuck washers. Three versions — Standard (TDOCS), Long Tail (TDOCL) and Premium with Hozelock connection (TDOCP) — operated by 6mm hex key, sold in packs of 5 or singles.
• TESLATUN Dry Trap Tundish (DTUN1522 / DTUN1532) Type AA back-flow prevention device incorporating a waste trap, offering faster installation than traditional tundishes. WRAS Approved and KIWA KUK Reg 4 certified; larger viewing window; threaded connections for easy maintenance; universal inlet variant DTUN1532 accepts 15/22mm pipe.
• Saffire Fire Valves (KFV series) Remote-acting fire valves with 1/4" BSP parallel threads, available in 65° and 90° variants with capillary lengths from 1.5m to 12m. OFTEC approved, suitable for bio fuels, with manual on/off for servicing, manual reset, remote sensing and BS 5410 Part 1 conformance; backed by a 3-year warranty.
• T-BAR Expansion Vessel Fixing Bar Kit (T-BARKIT) Complete mounting solution for hanging expansion vessels up to 25 litres in space-limited installations. Supplied with wall fixing bracket, manual air vent, 3 bar safety valve with pressure gauge, Expansion Vessel Service Valve (EVSV) and 15mm x 1/2" male adaptor; suitable for central heating systems only.
• Expansion Vessel Service Valve (EVSV) Service valve for membrane expansion vessels in sealed heating and cooling systems, allowing the vessel to be isolated, drained and re-charged without draining the whole system or re-adding inhibitor. Features anti-tamper lever, swivel drain off, swivel nut and locking wire; conforms to EN 12828.
• Anti-freeze Valves (AFV28 / AFV114 / AFV28SHELL) Anti-freeze valve for water-filled heat pump systems, discharging water at 3°C and closing again at 4°C to prevent freeze damage. Available in 28mm (AFV28) and 1.1/4" (AFV114) variants with optional AFV28SHELL insulation shell; extended vacuum breaker prevents pooling water.
• Heat Pump Flexis (HPFA / HPFS series) Flexible connectors facilitating heat-pump-to-copper-pipework connections while providing vibration protection. Angled (HPFA) and straight (HPFS) variants in 1" x 28mm and 1.1/4" x 35mm connections, all 750mm long.
• Shock Arrestor (SHOCK016) 0.16L water-hammer arrestor with stainless-steel body, EPDM membrane suitable for potable water, Kiwa approved and pre-charged to 3.5 bar. Flat-faced 1/2" BSP taper, Schrader valve for easy servicing, -10°C to 100°C operating range.
• Automatic Air Vents (AAV15 / AAVCV12) Slimline automatic air vents in 15mm compression (AAV15) and 1/2" male BSPP with integral check valve (AAVCV12). Float mechanism releases trapped air automatically; the check-valve version can be removed without draining the cylinder.
• vFlow PRV Blow Off Cap (VFLOW15 / VFLOW22) Single solder-joint PRV blow-off cap for boilers in 15mm and 22mm sizes. Designed as a low-profile, internally-installable alternative to traditional swan-necking, cutting installation time and complexity.
• Cylinder Thermostats (DUALCT / SSPOCKET) Liquid-filled dual-control cylinder thermostat with both user-adjustable temperature control and a fixed high-limit safety cut-out with manual reset. Supplied with a 100mm Stainless Steel Thermostat Pocket (SSPOCKET).
• Electric Wiring Centre (EWC12) 12-way wiring centre acting as the main hub connecting boilers, pumps, thermostats, zone valves and other electrical items for central heating and hot-water control. CE and UKCA marked, with 2 break-off cable insert tabs, built-in mains-in cable clamp and removable junction block.
• Easyplug 3 or 5-Way Wiring Connector (E5PLUG) 3- or 5-way wiring connector with built-in cable strain relief, one-piece securing faceplate and strong holding clips, allowing components to be replaced without opening the wiring centre to trace wires.
• EcoClip Pipe Clip System Modular pipe-fixing system for 15/22/28mm pipework with camlock clips in black or white (ECOCLIPxxB/ECOCLIPxxW) and base plates (ECOBASEB/ECOBASEW). UK-manufactured from recycled polypropylene; allows up to 25mm of surface clearance for insulation without spacers or munsen rings.
• Ridgeline Flexible Connectors WRAS and Kiwa approved flexible tap connectors engineered to be impossible to kink and resistant to fraying. Wide range of sizes covering 15mm x 1/2" BSP, 22mm x 3/4" BSP, 1/2"/3/4" BSP female, 1/2"/3/4" male, M8/M10 and ISO15 variants in 300mm and 500mm lengths.
• Towel Rail Elements (TR series) Electric heating elements for towel rails, IP64 rated, with integrated thermostat maintaining water temperature between 60-65°C, additional chrome cap in box, CE marked and BEAB approved. Available in 150W (TR11), 250W (TR13), 300W (TR14), 400W (TR15) and 600W (TR27-6).
• Radiator Valves (RV/TRV series) Comprehensive radiator valve range including 8/10/15mm angled and straight manual valves, drain-off versions, non-rising angled and straight valves with chrome heads, decorative Verona (white) and Winchester (bronze/nickel) valves with lockshields, and thermostatic radiator valves (TRV) with chrome or polished heads.
• Tesla Fire Valves (TFV series) — Remote Action Fire Valves 3/8" Tesla-branded remote-acting fire valves available in 66° and 90° angles with capillary lengths from 1.5m to 15m. BSRIA tested and OFTEC-certified.
• Oil Filters (OFM38 / OFMFILTER / FV515) Tesla 3/8" oil filter (OFM38) with aluminium body, replaceable paper filter (OFMFILTER) and optional plastic filter (FV515). OFTEC compliant to OFS E104, suitable for oil/kerosene and biofuel, F x F 3/8" female BSP, max working temperature 90°C.
• Cookerflex 25-Year Warranty Programme Extended 25-year warranty programme on Cookerflex BS669 Part 1 Natural Gas cooker hoses (kitemarked, ISO 9001:2015 accredited), activated via an online registration form requiring installer Gas Safe number, batch code and date of install; covers material/craftsmanship defects and offers same-or-comparable replacement.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25-year warranty offered on Cookerflex BS669 Part 1 natural gas cooker hoses when registered by a Gas Safe engineer (vs. typical 1-year standard warranty on goods)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, major and minor.

• ScrewfixflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScrewfix is listed as a primary UK stockist for Tesla UK plumbing and heating products, providing nationwide trade and DIY retail distribution via its stores and website (screwfix.com).
• Travis PerkinsflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTravis Perkins is listed as a UK stockist for Tesla UK products, providing builders' merchant distribution across the UK (travisperkins.co.uk).
• Plumb CenterflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPlumb Center is a key UK trade plumbing merchant stockist for the Tesla UK product range, distributing to professional installers (plumbcenter.co.uk).
• City PlumbingflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCity Plumbing is a UK trade plumbing merchant stockist for Tesla UK products, distributing to trade installers (cityplumbing.co.uk).
• WolseleymajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWolseley is listed as a UK stockist for Tesla UK plumbing and heating products.
• Grafton Group PlcmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGrafton Group Plc is listed as a UK builders'/plumbing merchant stockist for Tesla UK products.
• B&QmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorB&Q is listed as a major UK DIY/retail stockist for Tesla UK products, with national store and online (diy.com) distribution.
• WickesmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWickes is listed as a UK DIY/retail stockist for Tesla UK plumbing and heating products (wickes.co.uk).
• HomebasemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHomebase is listed as a UK DIY/retail stockist for Tesla UK plumbing and heating products (homebase.co.uk).
• Tool StationmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTool Station is listed as a UK trade/DIY stockist for Tesla UK plumbing and heating products (toolstation.com).
• Plumbing Trade Supplies (PTS)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPTS is listed as a UK trade plumbing merchant stockist for Tesla UK products (ptsplumbing.co.uk).
• BESminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBES is listed as a UK trade plumbing merchant stockist for Tesla UK products (bes.co.uk).
• Advanced Water CompanyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdvanced Water Company is a specialist UK water treatment/plumbing distributor that stocks Tesla UK products (advancedwater.co.uk).
• Mark VitowminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMark Vitow is listed as an independent UK trade plumbing merchant stockist for Tesla UK products (markvitow.com).
• Merchant LineminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMerchant Line is listed as a UK builders' merchant stockist for Tesla UK products.
• T-Smart / tsmart.co.uk Ecosystem PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDedicated microsite tsmart.co.uk hosts companion products (T-Smart thermostat, T-Smart E.R.S Pro solar diverter) and partners with Google Play and Apple App Store distribution for the T-Smart mobile application controlling connected immersion heaters.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Watts Industries UK: Global plumbing and heating manufacturer with UK operations, offering valves, fittings, water heaters, and heating controls. Comparable to Tesla UK in plumbing fittings, radiator valves, and expansion vessel accessories sold through UK trade merchants.
• Crane Building Services: UK division of Crane Co. supplying valves, fittings, and fluid handling products to the UK building services market. Comparable to Tesla UK in offering general plumbing and heating fittings and valves to UK trade and commercial customers.
• RWC (Reliance Worldwide Corporation) / JG Speedfit: Global plumbing manufacturer with the JG Speedfit push-fit and Hep2O brands dominating UK push-fit plumbing. Comparable to Tesla UK as a multi-category UK plumbing/heating component manufacturer selling through the same merchant and DIY retail channels, though at significantly greater scale.
• Honeywell Home UK (Resideo): Global heating controls and plumbing products company with strong UK presence in thermostatic radiator valves, heating controls, and plumbing fittings. Comparable to Tesla UK in the radiator valve and heating control category, particularly relevant given Tesla UK's T-Smart connected thermostat launch.

Direct peers

• Fernco: UK-based manufacturer of plumbing connectors, couplings, and drainage products. Comparable to Tesla UK as a domestic UK plumbing component manufacturer serving the trade merchant channel, with overlap in flexible connectors and drainage accessories.
• Reliance Valves: UK-based manufacturer of plumbing and heating valves, controls, and fittings. Closely comparable to Tesla UK as a domestic UK plumbing/heating component manufacturer selling through the same trade merchant channel (Travis Perkins, Plumb Center, City Plumbing) with overlapping categories such as valves, fittings, and heating controls.
• Intatec: UK-based plumbing product manufacturer specialising in valves, thermostatic mixing, and water system safety devices. Comparable to Tesla UK as a domestic UK plumbing/heating manufacturer with overlap in valves, WRAS-approved products, and trade merchant distribution.
• Pegler Yorkshire: One of the UK's largest plumbing and heating component manufacturers, offering valves, fittings, copper and brass products. Comparable to Tesla UK as a B2B manufacturer supplying UK trade merchants and DIY retailers with overlapping product categories (radiator valves, brass fittings, compression fittings).
• Altecnic: UK-based manufacturer of plumbing and heating components including radiator valves, thermostatic controls, and water system accessories. Comparable to Tesla UK in product range (radiator valves, plumbing fittings), UK trade-channel distribution, and B2B merchant-led go-to-market.

Regional players

• Caleffi: Italian-headquartered manufacturer of plumbing and heating components with established UK distribution. Comparable to Tesla UK in offering radiator valves, plumbing fittings, and heating controls to the UK trade market, though Caleffi's primary manufacturing and brand are continental European.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/teslauk
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Compliance15 records

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