TMV valve problems (lack of them!)
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I have just had what should purportedly have been a high class refurbishment/conversion ( costing some 750K) in an existing building. In one of the baths and at all sinks through the property there are no TMV valves. The builder (much has gone wrong with the plumbing) is now relying …
Cost of outdoor tap?
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Could you give me an idea of how much it would cost for a outdoor tap to be installed. Other the other side of kitchen, so not far from plumbing obviously.
Boiler problem
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Hi We have a problem with our boiler which several visits by a competent plumber have failed to fix. I hope that someone can point us in the right direction because it is getting expensive to solve. I must apologise for the long explanation ?.. Condensing boiler : Glowworm Ultracom …
Benefits of wall-hung (or floating) toilets?
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We were skeptical about the wall-hung toilet and a plumber said they're more hygienic. Is that true? What are the benefits of wall-hung toilets?
No cold water from bath mixer tap. Tap only turns once too.
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No cold water comes from bath mixer tap. Tap only turns once too but then locks up.
Boiler - trouble shooting
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Hi my boiler blown a fuse earlier today (the 2A in the boiler) I replaced it for new, I tried fitting a new digital thermostat and this happened, so I put everything back to the way it was (old thermostat back on, replaced fuses and put the trip switch back …
Cold water in bathroom only trickling through
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I live in a flat so the water pressure is very low. The mixer tap in the bathroom is one for a low pressure system and the hot runs ok but the cold doesn’t. It’s a new tap that’s been fitted and isn’t an air trap. I’m assuming it will …
Stain in plywood around base of toilet, especially front
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Getting a new bathroom and noticed on installation a wet ring all around the base of the toilet, it was lifted and refitted after two weeks and I noticed two symmetrical dark patches on sub floor where it had been sitting, almost like handprints (couldn't touch to see if felt …
How to replace shower hose under bath?
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Hi, I have a hand held shower that is affixed for the bath tub. The tube within casing around the shower hose broke resulting in tube becoming exposed and consequently bursting. So I know the shower hose needs replacing. I have managed to unscrew the shower head however the other …
No cold water to upstairs bath or toilet
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Hi. Yesterday I needed to turn off my cold water (at main stop-cock) and hot water (at red wheel in airing cupboard) in order to replace a kitchen tap. For the hot water, I had to drain the system by running the hot taps for a short while. After the …