Cause of banging pipes in bathroom?
Plumbing
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When we turn on hot water tap on its own the pipes make banging/ knocking noise. The noise stops if you turn on cold water or flush toilet. We have tried draining system - but that has not solved it
Boiler..low pressure
Plumbing
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My boiler keeps turning off due to low pressure. My plumber has looked and says it's due to a leak below ground, in the central heating system and will need new pipework. In the meantime I've turned the heating off to enable me to have hot water however the issue …
Shower won't turn on
Plumbing
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We have an electric shower that was fitted back in August last year. It was working fine yesterday and then this morning I went to use it and it won't turn on. The light on the ceiling pull cord comes on but the lights on the shower unit itself do …
Suitable product for unmodified thin set mortar between concrete and Ditra?
Tiling
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Good day. I intend to tile my basement bathroom. I’m using self leveling compound on the floor, then will install Schluter Ditra. I understand I need unmodified thin set mortar between the concrete and the Ditra. Are you able to recommend a suitable product? Also, any insight on what type …
Central Heating not turning on unless Hot Water is also on?
Heating & Gas
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We just had the motorised Two-Port valve by the cylinder replaced. However, whenever we call for just the central heating, it does not come on. The only way to trigger the CH is to also switch on the HW at the programmer (we can switch off HW right after). When …
Hot water running slow in kitchen but not bathroom?
Plumbing
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My Hot Water in my Kitchen is running slow but in the Bathroom it is ok. My Hot Water comes from Cylinder in the Loft.
Boiler increasing in pressure overtime?
Plumbing
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Worcester Bosch 28cdi increases in pressure overnight on its own. Followed a refill YouTube video, which increased pressure, but the white key underneath just spins around and I can't get it out either. Ive tried turning the grey/white flow screw clockwise, but doesn't seem to do anything. Has an expansion …
Planning permission / building control for removal of chimney breast and support of stack?
Roofing
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I want to remove my chimney breast from living room and support the stack in the loft, its a bungalow! I have had people telling me i will need planning permission, building notice, party wall application, building control etc. How do i go about finding out if i need these …
Room thermostat
Heating & Gas
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My mother in law’s house has TVR’S fitted to all but one radiator, however, the wires going to the room thermostat have been cut. A new boiler was fitted about 15 years ago. My question is whether she should also have a room thermostat.
Patchy finish?
Painting & Decorating
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I have recently painted a bedroom for a customer. The walls were magnolia and because she wanted a matt white finish I painted first with super cover paint and then two coats of matt white emulsion. I used a roller which is what I’ve always done on walls. Now it’s …