Mixer tap for gravity fed system
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I'm in a 2 storey Victorian, with covered cold water tank in loft and hot water cylinder next to kitchen on ground floor. I need to replace kitchen mixer tap. I understand I'll need one suitable for lower-pressure systems, but am unclear whether I need one which internally separates the …
Squeak turning cold taps and cistern
Plumbing
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There’s an annoying squeak developed every time we turn a cold tap off or shower or cistern , I was told to turn my stop cock off as thepressure is too high, which I did but the stop cock was really stiff and leaked afterwords but the squeak still exists …
I need help fitting a new toilet handle
Plumbing
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I have bought a fluidmaster handle thinking it would fit a fluidmaster flush mechanism but as far as I can see the connection mechanism must be different. The existing unit has a blue plastic pipe leading to a plastic connection to the previous handle. Can I get round this or …
Toilet not emptying
Plumbing
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An upstairs toilet, been installed with no problem for the last 29 years, suddenly not emptying unless the shower hair trap is removed. The soil pipe has been rodded, no blockages. The AAV has been replaced, and all pipes treated with drain unblocker. The toilet has been descaled too - …
Replace brick wall with wooden fence.
Fencing
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I have a bulging brick wall which is uneven and a bit wobbly. 7m long. I want to get rid of that and replace with a 2m high fence to reflect what was once there. I cannot afford another brick wall. NE6 Thank you.
Drain assembly with no nut underneath?
Bathroom Fitting
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Hi, my drain assembly corroded and started leaking. I’ve removed the p trap but there’s no nut holding the drain assembly on underneath the sink. Can’t see a way to remove it at all. Anyone know how to remove this thing?
How water pressure
Plumbing
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Very low hot water pressure on a traditional cylinder system. Tried to flush through and no difference. No pressure from header tanks even after draining and refilling.
Kitchen tap spray head.
Plumbing
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I am after a kitchen tap spray head without a diffuser or aerator. I just want a spray head that can be switched from normal running tap to a spray. The tap has a standard spray head thread.
Reducer issue related to water hammering
Plumbing
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Is a direct 40-25mm pipe reduction suitable for a two-story house's plumbing system, serving two geysers, two washbasins, and a sink? Shouldn't a gradual reduction (40-32-25mm) be used to minimize pressure drop and water hammering risks
Hot water issue
Heating & Gas
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Over the last three months by hot water has increased in temp to the point you cannot but your hands in it. System is oil fired boiler, i have had the stat replaced with no change and after advice replaced the main controller again with no change - any ideas