Help please! Radiator BTUs
Plumbing
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We have had a plumber in, we originally had a black milano aruba radiator 1780 by 580 (best heating company) (vertical) in black and btu was around 8866 at 65. Anyway this one started leaking and asked the plumber to replace. He turned up with a radiator 1600 by 445 …
New Passyfier Vent is dripping
Handywork
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Hi, We had a passyfier vent installed in a bedroom to combat condensation mould. It has been installed next to the chimney breast near the top of the wall. However we have a stream of water running from it. The cover came off easily and there is a pool of …
Broken shower knob.
Plumbing
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I have a Neptune solo shower approx 8 yrs old. The power knob has broken having major problems finding a replacement. Any suggestions please?
Shower
Plumbing
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Had my water system drained, then re-filled, would that affect the water pressure as I have just had a new shower fitted, it comes on, but when you turn it to hot it cuts out, any ideas please
Air bricks on the internal layer of the external wall.
Brickwork & Repointing
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Redecorating and ive noticed airbricks are on the inside wall of the external wall of my house. They have also been boarded up (with plywood) by im guessing the old owner. But since redecorating one room i have noticed mould starting to form where the airbrick is so some moisture …
Why is filling loop not repressurising boiler?
Plumbing
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I have a gravity feed system. I have tried to repressurise my boiler, but when I opened the filling loop valves, nothing happened. I know the filling loop works as I’ve used it recently. The water in the cold water tank hasn’t frozen, but could the pipe between there and …
Smell in living room - could it be leaking pipes?
Plumbing
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We've been noticing a sewage-y smell that comes and goes in the living room. Our bathroom is at the back of of our flat and the living room is at the front. I have a photo of the mains drainage for the building and I don't see any lines under …
Water pump replacement.
Plumbing
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Hi all. I have a very noisy grundfos ups 15-50 130 pump. The big red one. A like for like replacement for the pump is quite expensive (around £350). I've been looking for a cheaper replacement, and I've come across this and wondered if anyone can confirm if this would …
New radiators - when to clean system?
Heating & Gas
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I am replacing 7 new radiators. Do I clean the system now or after fitting the new ones. Thanks roy.
Press Fittings
Bathroom Fitting
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Could someone explain why PEX press fittings don't equate to available pipe sizes. Pipe sizes 10/15/22/28 press fitting sizes 16/20/25/32 which press fitting should i use for 22mm pipe and what is the 20mm press fitting used for