Dripping tap which I can't get into
Plumbing
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Hi there. I have a dripping tap in my bathroom basin. It has one tap but a separate handle on either side for hot and cold (placed horizontally so the unit looks like a T shape). I need to get into the 2 handles to replace the washers to stop …
Combi Boiler issue
Heating & Gas
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I had a Baxi 800 system installed last July. It has recently started making a banging noise and then the heating turns off. Water still works fine. It has been flushed and the plate heat exchanger has been changed, but issue still persists. I have been advised the radiators are …
Rough door frame / jamb
Painting & Decorating
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Hi there, I live in a ‘30’s property and despite best efforts I cannot get a good finish on the interior door frames. I am useless with filler if that is even the route to go. I do not want to replace the frames as it’s a first floor maisonette …
Point or render
Bricklaying & Repointing
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13 answers
Can I render my house on top of bad brick
How to extend a loft hatch without cutting through joists?
Carpentry & Joinery
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310 views
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Im looking for someone to extend a hatch in a cutloft to accommodate a premade 60cm x 1meter hatch & ladder The existing size hatch is 60cm(w) x 41cm (L) and I need to extend on the length (L) side to 1m So the width is fine already 60cm- but …
Any advice to resolve cold shower issue?
Plumbing
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I recently had a new combi boiler fitted. When they left I noticed the water pressure was quite poor so I moved the lever to the mains and it improved but was not as strong as before the boiler was fitted. In the main bathroom I have a rainfall shower …
Water and boiler
Plumbing
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My boiler is constantly running out of water pressure. It ran out last three months and again this week. Is there a reason for this? Also an unrelated question I have the smell of bleach coming from the tap do you know of a reason for this as well?
Thermostatic valves
Plumbing
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Along with a new boiler installation 2weeks ago had thermostatic valves put on my radiators for the first time. Called back installer twice.once for leaking trv and then again for another trv not working due to it being loose. Over Christmas unable to call out plumber as shop was closed …
Booster pump for more pressure?
Plumbing
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1 answer
I want more pressure in the taps and shower Can I have fitted to the main water pipe of boiler a booster pump
Pinging sound from radiator?
Heating & Gas
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308 views
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why does my rad make a pinging sound when on?