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Shower
Plumbing  •  209 views  •  0 answers

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

Renewing Tap Values?
Plumbing  •  208 views  •  1 answer

Trying to renew tap valves on bath, but heads have been rung off, tried everything I can think of any suggestions please?

Heating problem
Heating & Gas  •  208 views  •  0 answers

I have recently had work done to correct a problem with my heating. It is a combi boiler and has also had a new diverter valve installed last year. It comes on in the morning then after about 20 minutes clicks off. I have had a new pump and it …

Press Fittings
Bathroom Fitting  •  206 views  •  2 answers

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

Cold water supply?
Plumbing  •  206 views  •  0 answers

I will be shortly, slowly, updating a 2 bed semi for a family member. Any gas work, including new combi boiler will be installed by registered contractor, final electrics also. I am basically dealing with the first fix. Ex builder, not plumber, now OAP with a query. So, question: I'm …

External flue
Heating & Gas  •  205 views  •  0 answers

Is there anything I can do to stop rainwater coming into external wall flue?

Back to wall dual button toilet constantly filling
Plumbing  •  204 views  •  1 answer

After tank fills (post flush) it starts to run down back of the bowl & also leaks from side of value, usually from the inside big nut. Then the valve fully opens up as the water level drops. Tried changing valve & cleaning old one, checking runner washers but still …

Low boiler pressure due to removed radiator
Heating & Gas  •  204 views  •  0 answers

Hey! Quick one: removed a radiator from the wall to decorate a room. I’ve closed the valve (although I think one might be leaky cos the pipe drips a little even though I’ve capped the pipes off). The water pressure of the boiler is at the lowest gage point. Will …

Low water pressure
Plumbing  •  204 views  •  0 answers

Hi, my husband has fitted an outside tap which works perfectly, however after fitting it the kitchen tap has low pressure. What's gone wrong and how can this be rectified please? Thank you.

Hot Water Tank.
Heating & Gas  •  204 views  •  0 answers

I'm lost and would gratefully accept any assistance there maybe out there! I am in the process of fitting two, two port motorised valves at my hot water storage tank. At the hot water tank there is a small copper tube with a single length of steel wire coming from …

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