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My first experience with CheckATrade
Hello all, I have just joined, after being pushed into some DIY plumbing. Here is my first...
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Bogart
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I have a leaking wall mounted bathroom tap
I have a wall mounted bathroom tap that leaks. Presumably I need a washer of sorts replaced. I...
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Lou
Lou
vertexape
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What is the connector called to attach this p-trap to an equal tee?
Hello, I am plumbing in a double basin sink based on the first pic that I mined from a Reddit...
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vertexape
vertexape
vertexape
Shortening a shower wall elbow fitting
Hello, I have to be install a shower elbow, I like the look of this one, but I think the...
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508
vertexape
vertexape
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New house, 1 cold radiator, I've run out of ideas, help!
Moved in to bungalow recently and 1 radiator is cold. All the others get really hot when turned...
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Lou
Lou
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Underground hot water feed pipe.
I've had a burst pipe under bathroom floor. Ive had it dug up and made safe with the affected...
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ShaunCorbs
ShaunCorbs
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BSP female fine for BSP male? Need T for Esp-Vessel.
In short: Do suppliers sometimes list BSPT as BSP? I need a tee, 22mm each end with a BSPT in...
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392
DannyNotAPlumber
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BOSS PRESSURE GAUGE.
Can't check pressure on Boss pressure valve (big round red thing) because there is no gauge...
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ShaunCorbs
ShaunCorbs
benj987345
Can anyone help an idiot diyer with a shower tray?
I've got an issue with the shower tray not being totally flat. As you can see from the photos...
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586
ShaunCorbs
ShaunCorbs
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Broken Radiator Valve, what's the solution?
Hi Everyone, The metal spindal on the top of one of our radiator valves is snapped off and the...
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RalphMartins
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FRAM777
REPLACEMENT BLENDING VALVE
I need to replace a 3/4 or 22mm blending valve on a Telford Trident electric hot water boiler...
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442
ShaunCorbs
ShaunCorbs
magnumpl
Macerator pump for a toilet & sink using existing shower pipe
Hello. I am planning to build a small half bath in my garage, next to a washing machine, using...
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magnumpl
magnumpl
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How do i stop caple knightsbridge tap from dripping
This is probably obvious but I want to replace the cartridge to stop dripping. I have done...
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331
mpearce2000
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angy101
Water Pressure Shower
Hi I moved into a property where the pressure is slightly low and they have this super duper...
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angy101
angy101
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Is this my outside stopcock
I cannot isolate my toilet water supply for a quick-fix, as the valve/tap is buried beneath...
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ShaunCorbs
ShaunCorbs
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How To remove RSBAS C Tap head?
Hi, I was hoping someone might be able to help with this. The tap is a Bristan RS BAS C, the...
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Product name request
I have a slow leak in the bath. Its a mixer type set up. I'm unfamiliar with the tap handles and...
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292
Ben-gee
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Builders opening with pipes inside
Hello Everyone ;0 Iv just discovered this forum, looking through internet to find a solution to...
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333
ShaunCorbs
ShaunCorbs
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Undersink water heater connections - flexible hose SOV's
Hi all! I'm in the process of fitting a replacement undersink water heater in my shed and, as...
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392
rwd 3m
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Small crack in underside of new toilet
I'm about to install a new American Standard Cadet 3 toilet. It's upside down about to receive...
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370
ShaunCorbs
ShaunCorbs
ridgerunner
Will switch to unvented HW cylinder reduce shower performance
Hi, am getting our bathroom updated and local company suggested ditching our traditional attic...
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909
ridgerunner
ridgerunner
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Why does a 3/8" bush cistern lever actually measure 6/8" in diameter?
Or does the 3/8" refer to the radius of the bush, not the diameter?
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oz-plumber
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Very handy flow rate/pressure/bore diameter calculator
I was looking into a problem with flow rate in my bathroom. A bit confused with how flow rate...
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UserSteve
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hep2O piping to rads advice
Hi All I'm planning on replacing a couple of rads soon as they are far too small for the size...
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Sparkgap
Sparkgap
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Strange Radiator Valve Screw
I need to turn on a radiator and want to remove the valve top to put a spanner on it as it as it...
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546
Sparkgap
Sparkgap
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Gas bottle fire: Pilot light lifts and trips thermocouple
I have a portable gas fire which keeps switching off. The pilot light lifts for 10 seconds...
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ChaseRocco
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Please can anybody identify this bath?
I need to replace the bath panel on my P bath, but it came with the house and I don't know what...
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403
snowhead
snowhead
Badbobe
Blocking Toilet Advice
Hello, I'm seeking advice on resolving the persistent blockage issues with my downstairs...
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444
Ben-gee
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Sink gurgles when washer discharges
Kitchen sink gurgles when washer in basement discharges
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432
cjg
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Kitchen tap doing strange things!!
Hi everyone, just recently everytime I run a bath, flush the toilet, turn in the washing machine...
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395
ShaunCorbs
ShaunCorbs
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RAK toilet seat coming loose
I have a RAK toilet and seat, the seat keeps coming loose on one side, I tighten the screw but...
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543
Scott_D
Scott_D
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How do I remove this toilet seat with no buttons/levers to push/pull ?
Sorry for asking a silly question but does anyone know how this seat comes off ? Have had advice...
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502
Dom Hall
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How do I wire up this Honeywell T3R Thermostat?
Hi, I live in a really remote part of the Highlands, so paying for a plumber (or electrician?)...
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Davemon
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F and E tank always running
Hi, I’ve noticed my ballcock valve is always running in the loft on the small f and e tank but...
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645
Last Plumber
Last Plumber
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How do I remove this radiator thermostat?
Hi, I’m looking for some advice on how to remove this radiator value to check if the pin is...
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559
ShaunCorbs
ShaunCorbs
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How to remove a Roca dual flush operating plate for concealed cistern
I need to adjust the large flush button because water continues to run after the cistern has...
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talktalk
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D19A99G
Radiator not heating up
I have recently bought my own house and decided to redo the kitchen. There was a radiator in the...
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728
PETE 123
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Soldering poorly fitting joint - pipe not round, good fill, how?
Hi, Short version: I have about 4" of pipe sticking out of a concrete floor in a cupboard. It...
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gmartine
gmartine
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Insulating 50-gallon water header tank
In my loft I have a circular 50-gallon cold water header tank which had a lash-up of...
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424
exedon2
exedon2
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Old radiant heater system bleed valves
Hi, I'm in New Mexico US... I have a fifties boiler with floorboard radiant hydronic heating...
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385
wrench
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Flow temperature discrepancy
Morning all, I have a Worcester Bosch 8000 life 40kw boiler on system with 7 radiators and the...
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John.g
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Advice regarding Buchan trap
Looking for advice regarding a Buchan Trap. Mine needs regular attention and maintenance...
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Maria_N
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Replaced Central Heating Pump - still have issue
I have a conventional system, Potterton Prima Boiler, into a Pump into a Motorised Valve that...
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540
RogerNE
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Grant combi CHP not running
Grant combi boiler, Light on CHP not on and no electrical supply to pump, programmer switch set...
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exedon2
exedon2
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Compression fitting loose on the pipe
Hi, I am replacing a leaking push fit flexi tap connector under the bath with a compression...
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517
fowlerboi
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Greenstar CDI Classic - Hot Water Issue
Evening All, Been having on and off issues with a Greenstar CDI classic Combi were the hot...
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524
ShaunCorbs
ShaunCorbs
Sannie
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URGENT Soil Pipe Connection
What size coupler do I need to connect soil pipe to main drain - please see photos
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Ben-gee
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Abram R
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URGENT Low Hot Water Pressure (Heatslave 25/32 External)
Hi everyone, we have low hot water pressure in the entire house. It doesn’t appear to be a...
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443
Abram R
Abram R
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Low hot water pressure in entire house (Heatslave External 25/32)
We have low hot water pressure in the entire house. Boiler is a Heatslave External 25/32, fuel...
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310
Abram R
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Unsure on how to fit the TRV to 15mm copper pipes
Hi, I need some advice. I am trying to replace the manual radiator valves on a towelrail with a...
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573
Smartwater
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