Toilet noise
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Hi When we flush our toilet, there is a noise that sounds a bit like a fog horn. This can be lessened by turning on the cold water tap in the bathroom. Any ideas what it could be?
How to treat an untraceable leak in a block of flats
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How to treat an untraceable leak in a block of flats - the leak is very slow drip, and intermittent. It isn't due to any activity above us like leaky shower or bath. It may be a leaky pipe because the pipes are very old. But we can't locate it. …
How close to the wall should a back to wall toilet be
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I have a tiled wall with wall mounted toilet and a plasterboard wall with floor mounted toilet with concealed cisterns. How close to the wall should it be? Should it be completely firmly touching or a ?? mm gap with some sealant?
Tiling in a damp fireplace
Roofing
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I am looking to tile my fireplace (just inside the recess) with split-face slate tiles. There is a little bit of damp at the bottom of the fireplace, which I have been told is not rising damp, it's just pooling. My house is 100 years old and is quite damp …
Switching on boiler trips electrics
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Hi, I'm hoping someone can advise on the authenticity of a diagnosis/repair given to me. My tenant reported that the electrics were tripping every time she switched the boiler on, relatively new boiler under warranty. Anyhow the installer went to investigate the problem and the next thing I heard was …
Lockshield valve
Plumbing
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I'm hoping for advice. I have a dripping leak from my lockshield radiator valve and I would like to replace the valve. I have tried PTE tape and tightening the fixings but still a dripping leak My question is... When replacing the Lockshield Valve, after turning off water supply and …
WC pan waste pipe, "push fit" not sealing completely
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I've replaced the (90 degree plastic) waste connector to my WC. it has an inner rubber seal and an outer one and should just push fit onto the toilet pan. But no matter how many times I push it on, no matter how fast or slow or hard, the seal …
Boiler Pressure Valve regulation uk
Plumbing
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Does a cowl for a Boiler Pressure Pipe meet current regulations?
Washing machine drain non-return valve & connector
Plumbing
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Initial context: We newly installed a dishwasher next to our washing machine some time ago, using a Y-connector to connect both machines' drain hoses to a single hose which in turn connects to the drain beneath the sink. However, the washing machine apparently lacks an inbuilt non-return valve, as the …
Washing Machine Installation
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I am buying 2 washing machines and want to have them installed in a place where there was only 1 washing machine before (right next to each other). I do not want to do a whole big thing with the plumbing. Is it possible to buy a bit of pipe …