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  1. D

    There must be a better system design than this

    This is a picture of my sons sink plumbing. The yellow arrow goes to the dishwasher and the red arrow goes to the washing machine. There is a problem with waste water going from the sink, into the washing machine I guess because the pipe, right on the elbow isn't high enough. I have tried to...
  2. Sparkgap

    What's better than one pump?

    Went to a small hotel we put new boilers and cylinder in last year as they were complaining about no hot water and heating on the top floor. I should add that's all we did as I thought the existing systems needed total ripping out and starting again but they didn't want to spend the money. Hot...
  3. Bettyboo

    Which are the better brands for concealed cisterns?

    Hi All I need to replace a concealed cistern. I need a standard size 14.5cm wide x 51cm long x 25cm deep. The pull down lever is on the right. Does any one know of the better, less problematic brands to use please? If you could let me know I would appreciate it . Thanks a lot Betty
  4. R

    Is Britherm pump a better choice than Grundfos

    Is Britherm pump a better choice than Grundfos for Vaillant ecoTEC Plus 400 15kW Heat Only Boiler Wiring is SPlan and the intention is to install Grundfos UPS3 15-50/65-130
  5. C

    Drayton Radiator valves TRV4s falling to bits.

    I have some Draton TRV4 thermo valves and one of them is failing. I wont buy another so can anyone recommend a quality radiator thermostat from anothe manufacturer? thanks Collinsp82
  6. F

    Which shower tray & enclosure - better than Aqualux Edge 8 1000 x 800!

    Hi I've fitted the above that has a 400 fixed panel and the sliding door which means the door is restricted to opening 400mm. The customer is unable to enter it as he is not small enough, so l will have to adapt or replace it for him. Its on a sit on 100mm high acrylic tray, another point he is...
  7. KDorn1

    Silicone advice so I can create a better tool

    Hi Guys, I'm a Plasterer and inventor and I need to pick your brains.. I have just come up with what I think is the best Silicone smoothing guide available anywhere. Check out my Silicone Soap Guide, let me know what you think ... But here's my question how do you guys do the vertical and...
  8. J

    Which is better Dual Shower Heads? Ana Bath SS5450CBN or AquaStorm 1440

    It is really difficult to choose which is best dual shower head? I have found Ana Bath SS5450CBN and AquaStorm 1440. Can any one tell me? Which is better Dual Shower Heads?
  9. H

    Replacement valve (?) for Better Bathrooms wall mounted cistern

    Hi all. We have a 2013 Better Bathroom wall mounted cistern. The inlet valve (?) on the left side has been dripping and - we think - overfilling the cistern so it then leaks through a joint in the cistern. Picture of the valve unit is below. My question is whether there is any way to track...
  10. T

    Are storage combi boilers better than a system boiler?

    We are currently looking to replace our 40 year old vented system to a system boiler. We have had a suggestion of getting a storage combi boiler instead of a vented boiler with cylinder. Space is not a problem. I am more than happy to replace both boiler and water cylinder. We have many options...
  11. B

    Is powerflush really any better than chemical plus mains flush? (before boiler repair)

    Hello, BEFORE I cleaned the system last year with a mains flush. There was a little inky stuff and a bit of sludge at the very end when I emptied out the rad I took off the wall, but no rads have ever had cold patches. Most pipes are hep20 but I had small section replaced by copper 2 years ago...
  12. Stants

    Mains uprating is 32 mm that much better than 25 mm

    Hi sorry if this is a silly question I'm having a new heating system installed ( un vented ) my new mains is due to be installed ( moled ) in 25 mm MDPE , the Water companies going to replace the communication pipe under the lead replacement scheme , however its been suggested to me to...
  13. B

    Is it better to wire the pump independent of or fed from the boiler?

    It seems a simple question so I hope this is enough info to require only a simple answer for you guys to give. I have an existing installation which was recently upgraded with a new Worcester Greenstar 15Ri boiler. The system is small and is pretty standard open vented with a single zone...
  14. ash546

    Which Hansgrohe mixer is better?

    Hello, I wish to purchase Hansgrohe single lever shower mixers for concealed installation for my bathrooms and I wanted to ask about the differences between the iBox (model 01800180) and the smaller version (model 13620180)...
  15. J

    Tiling around bath - better to fit tiles then bath or bath then tiles?

    So I am having my bathroom redone. I was quoted for using moisture board - but given the option to upgrade to using hard backer cement board or fully waterproof backer board (STS?) - they said the costs of using either would be the same. Anyone have experience of these boards? Also should the...
  16. A

    My boiler works better when it is cold than when it hot

    I have problems with my boiler Main Eco Elite because it works better when the weather is cold than when the weather is hot. When it is cold my boiler every two or three weeks stop working, the message E119 appears and I need to re-pressurised it. However when the weather is hot this...
  17. G

    Please help sigma 848 this clear tube is leaking is

    Please help sigma 848 this clear tube attached a photo is leaking is it a simple case of sealing better or more troubles ahead?
  18. N

    1750x750 bath required.

    Can anyone recommend a good quality 1750x750 double ended bath. There is one available made by RAK but I am not sure about the quality of RAK products.
  19. J

    Radiator valve tool - better options please

    Anyone got a better tool/plan/idea that using a small spanner when opening and closing multiple rad valves? PS on a powerflush..... Cheers, J
  20. S

    Plastic Central Heating Filters TF1 is metal better?

    I have a Fernox TF1 made of plastic. It always seems to leak a bit after being serviced and needs the joints tightened up. Occasionally it has leaked quite a lot (enough for a puddle after being unnoticed for a while). I don't like the top cap which has threads that are stiff and awkward (even...
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