Access problems to area to lay a patio
Gardening & Landscaping
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We have a crazy paving (purbeck stone) patio which needs removing and relaying with nice slabs (30sq m) We live in an attached bungalow which only has access through our garage then a carpeted room through a patio door to the back but most landscapers won’t quote as they can’t …
Dual wall toilet flush
Handywork
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301 views
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17 answers
I can’t press the button on the dual toilet flush and the water keeps running. What can I do?
Booster pump for more pressure?
Plumbing
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298 views
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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
Honeywell 40003916-003 3-Port V4073A issue?
Plumbing
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297 views
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5 answers
Over the course of a few weeks the heating and hot water has been a bit of an issue, issue being intermittent hot water and heating, initially thought it was this silly tado thermostat i have + i replaced the router so thought that might have been the issue and …
Sump Pump installation question
Plumbing
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297 views
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2 answers
I am replacing my sump pump. In my installation, can I use schedule 40 PVC coupling on the PVC pipe between the sump pump and the check valve? Or is it not recommended? My check valve adapter is glued to the PVC pipe and I wanted to reuse it. I …
New Counter Top Sink
Plumbing
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297 views
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2 answers
Hi All, Had a new bathroom installed and the water runs very slowly away in the sink. There seems to be a lot of pipework underneath. I can supply a picture of the set up. Is there a right and wrong way of installing? I think an extension has had …
Any advice to resolve cold shower issue?
Plumbing
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297 views
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1 answer
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 …
System boiler
Heating & Gas
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3 answers
Hi, i recenty had my regular boiler replaced. Initially i was quoted for a direct replacement, however on the day the replacement was due the plumber / gas engineer recommended that the existing regular boiler to be replaced with a system boiler. I asked if this would alter the performance …
Water and boiler
Plumbing
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1 answer
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?
Rough door frame / jamb
Painting & Decorating
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294 views
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3 answers
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 …