Updating old style radiators
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Is it possible to replace old style radiators with new ones? The property only has electric, not gas heating. Thanks
Water hammer help
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We have recently moved into a new house. Quite a few time now this hammering sound starts up. Ive listened to a water hammer on YouTube and it sounds like that. We have located where the sound is coming from (under the floor, upstairs, close to a radiator). There doesn't …
Bathroom mixer tap plumbing
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Hi! I have a rubbish Ikea bathroom sink mixer tap which, because it has 10mm connectors, barely dribbles water out. Do other makes of tap have wider connectors?
Which fitting to use to replace a tap with shower mixer
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I bought a bath shower mixer online that doesn't come with any fittings. The manual just says it requires a 3/4 inch BSP fitting but I am not sure which one to buy. The existing tap that I am removing has built-in flexible fitting ( I believe its 1/2 inch …
Why does gauge on undersink water heater go up to 6 bar?
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I renovated a cottage and installed a aquapoint 111 undersink water heater. I followed the spec and didnt seem to need a expansion tank. It has been working ok i believe for the past year, but noticed the gauge on the incoming cold water supply goes up to 6 bar …
New shower no water
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I have fitted a new shower, but as when I have gone to commission it no water flows through. What is the problem? An airlock?
What size washer to purchase for the pop up bath waste?
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Hello I purchased a bath waste months ago and I only replaced it yesterday. The plug doesn’t close it keeps popping back up. After looking at it carefully I noticed it is missing the rubber pop up washer .. it was probably misplaced by the kids so now am unsure …
Can washing machine fittings be added to hot cylinder closet?
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We have a large water closet with a Range Tribune Direct 180L Cylinder. We would like to move our washing machine into the same closet, however there are currently no taps of outlet located there. The question: is it possible to adapt the cylinder plumbing to add water taps and …
Leaking flush pipe
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I have a leak from the flush pipe on my concealed cistern. The plumber says I will have to replace the whole cistern!?? I would have thought that the pipe is pretty standard. Can you please advise......looks like a push-fitting.
Advice On Slow Drip From Bathroom Ceiling?
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Hi. I have a strange slow leak coming through my bathroom ceiling. It is a quite syrupy, brown liquid (looks like flat Coca Cola) and it slow drips down through the hole for the downlighter. It is slow in that it is only a couple of drips when it happens …