Shower problem
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Mira advanced flex mains feed shower won't work without Basin taps on , once basin taps are turned off red flashing lights and beeping sound and shower water flow cuts off.
Shower too hot
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hi how do i adjust the shower valve so the shower isn’t too hot, it doesn’t matter what position the temp is set to it’s too hot. thanks
PEX onto galvanised steel
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Hi, I'm currently renovating a kitchen and have a length of steel pipe that I wish to cut back and attach PEX too. I can't fully remove the steel pipe as it is buried in the wall. I understand their needs to be some sort of bridge between the steel …
Contraption required to unscrew a kitchen mixer tap
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I need to dismantle my kitchen mixer tap which has levers. I know where to unscrew it but these areas are flat so an Allen key or screwdriver would not work. It is very difficult to explain but I can provide a photograph.
Quarter-turn mixer tap
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How do I replace the cartridge in a quarter-turn kitchen mixer tap where I can remove only the "lever" and the end fitting which is held in place by the adjustment lever. There are no removable caps or grub screws.
Toilet noise
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Hi When we flush our toilet, there is a noise that sounds a bit like a fog horn. This can be lessened by turning on the cold water tap in the bathroom. Any ideas what it could be?
How to treat an untraceable leak in a block of flats
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How to treat an untraceable leak in a block of flats - the leak is very slow drip, and intermittent. It isn't due to any activity above us like leaky shower or bath. It may be a leaky pipe because the pipes are very old. But we can't locate it. …
Washing Machine Installation
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I am buying 2 washing machines and want to have them installed in a place where there was only 1 washing machine before (right next to each other). I do not want to do a whole big thing with the plumbing. Is it possible to buy a bit of pipe …
How close to the wall should a back to wall toilet be
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I have a tiled wall with wall mounted toilet and a plasterboard wall with floor mounted toilet with concealed cisterns. How close to the wall should it be? Should it be completely firmly touching or a ?? mm gap with some sealant?
Switching on boiler trips electrics
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Hi, I'm hoping someone can advise on the authenticity of a diagnosis/repair given to me. My tenant reported that the electrics were tripping every time she switched the boiler on, relatively new boiler under warranty. Anyhow the installer went to investigate the problem and the next thing I heard was …