Shared sewer waste backing up to shower?
Plumbing
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A blockage was discovered in the sewer we share with our neighbour due to them flushing stuff they shouldnt. Toilet was emptying slower. Shower tray was filling with water. We tried plunging the toilet, and it made the shower gurgle, so I'm assuming they are connected. When that failed, the …
outside overflow pipe dripping
Heating & Gas
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the overflow pipe from the central heating header tank is dripping but it is not due to a faulty float valve as this has been replaced Does anyone have any ideas as to what the problem could be
Perrin & Rowe U.5383 Shower Head Diverter - how remove spind
Plumbing
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Hi - The handle broke off so had to buy a new spindle....which consists of 2 parts. By loosening the screw on the diverter where the hose connects, I can remove the spindle and front of the housing (the side where the handle sits). However that is as far as …
Access problems to area to lay a patio
Gardening & Landscaping
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We have a crazy paving (purbeck stone) patio which needs removing and relaying with nice slabs (30sq m) We live in an attached bungalow which only has access through our garage then a carpeted room through a patio door to the back but most landscapers won’t quote as they can’t …
Sewer smell in shower, is it a P-trap issue?
Plumbing
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I've got a sewery smell coming from the walk in shower but not the sink or bath which are all on the same outgoing pipe or anywhere else in the house, does this sound like it is a problem with the P-Trap on the shower? We have also had the …
Legal requirement to cap off all old gas pipes?
Heating & Gas
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Hi I would like to ask if it is a legal requirement to cap off all old gas pipes when an old meter has been removed. I’m concerned that the remaining cooker connection may cause confusion or worse a mistake being made. Do all ends of old pipes need to …
Sump Pump installation question
Plumbing
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I am replacing my sump pump. In my installation, can I use schedule 40 PVC coupling on the PVC pipe between the sump pump and the check valve? Or is it not recommended? My check valve adapter is glued to the PVC pipe and I wanted to reuse it. I …
Pipes at different heights
Plumbing
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Pipes for a thermostat shower. Have been fitted by plumber buried into wall. Have since had a tiler in all freshly tiled. Came to get started on the shower and realised the plumber has not fitted them at the same height. Any easier way of rectifying other than stripping all …
New Counter Top Sink
Plumbing
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Hi All, Had a new bathroom installed and the water runs very slowly away in the sink. There seems to be a lot of pipework underneath. I can supply a picture of the set up. Is there a right and wrong way of installing? I think an extension has had …
Could a turned-off electric shower cause air leaks?
Bathroom Fitting
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Ems I am pressure testing a new wet room. The shower seems to have a slight leak, but all joints seem good. Could a pumped electric shower (turned off at mains) allow air through?