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Noisey taps
Plumbing  •  637 views  •  2 answers

When we run the hot water tap to fill the bath, we get a knocking / rattling sound and the hot water tap in the kitchen starts to run

Moving combi boiler in attic
Heating & Gas  •  637 views  •  1 answer

Hi there, We have an old combi boiler with a back boiler in the spare room. It takes up a lot of space, and is noisy. What are the pros and cons to getting a new combi and moving it up to our attic? Our attic is directly above where …

Pipes turning
Plumbing  •  635 views  •  3 answers

Should a pipe turn once tightened to the fitting

Labour charge for new part following service?
Heating & Gas  •  634 views  •  1 answer

I paid for a boiler service which I have done every year. A small part was found to be needed. The engineer came back and fixed it. I was shocked to then receive an invoice for £90 for part and labour. Would it be normal to charge for labour (£40) …

Radiator removal - join or cap pipes?
Plumbing  •  632 views  •  4 answers

If I remove one radiator do I have to join the two pipes together Or can I cap them off?

Shower door rattles when closing
Bathroom Fitting  •  631 views  •  2 answers

I've had a new shower, tray and door put in but the sliding door is not soft close and rattles when it hits the frame when closing it. Is there anything I can do to make it soft close? Thanks

Gas pipe partial upgrade
Heating & Gas  •  630 views  •  2 answers

I have a 22 mm pipe from my gas meter to my loft my fitter has updated to 28 mm across the loft to the boiler. Does this increase pressure to my boiler or will pressure be the same as it’s still running part way through the 22 mm pipe

Change from gas to electric boiler
Electrical  •  623 views  •  5 answers

Hello, I'd really appreciate feedback on how easy/expensive is it to change from gas to electricity in your home. My old gas boiler will need replacing shortly and I am considering replacing it with an electric one so I would like to know what is involved in changing the hot …

Water/ice dispenser to PEX water supply pipe
Plumbing  •  618 views  •  1 answer

I have a fridge which needs to be connected to an existing PEX pipe to supply the water/ice dispenser with water. Is there a certain connector I need?

Shower ceiling paint
Painting & Decorating  •  617 views  •  25 answers

My very small en-suite has a shower. The sloped ceiling above the shower got slightly damaged about 9 months ago when fitting new shower bifold door. I repaired the relatively small damaged areas with filler, then repainted the whole ceiling with Dulux Bathroom emulsion. I did not prime the small …

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