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Call out charge for mixer shower not working?
Plumbing  •  188 views  •  0 answers

Daughter called out emergency plumber for mixer shower not working, flow stopped working etc, was charged £200 just for the call out , explained the shower could not be fixed and unable to get parts, and that the pipe work would need replacing to fit the new shower, this wasnt …

Tap cartridge
Plumbing  •  187 views  •  3 answers

Hello, can you tell me if there is a common size of cartridge for a lever mixer tap in the kitchen?

Radiators in hot water circuit?
Plumbing  •  187 views  •  1 answer

In this hot weather two radiators keep getting hot. Bathroom and hall. Is it possible that they are plumbed into the hot water circuit?

water loses presure
Plumbing  •  186 views  •  1 answer

WHAT IS THE SOLUTION TO FIXING MY LOSS OF PRESSURE UPSTAIRS WHEN THE DOWN STAIRS WATER IS ON

Cap for drain pipe behind washing machine
Plumbing  •  185 views  •  0 answers

Can anyone recommend a plumbing component for this problem? We have a washing machine whose hose connects into a plastic drain standing vertically behind the washing machine. When the machine drains it smells bad. Can anyone recommend an adjustable cap for the drain with a hose fitting?

Moving a toilet 40mm to the side
Plumbing  •  184 views  •  2 answers

I want to move my toilet 40mm to the side. I have considered using a flexi pipe but think it would be quite tight and ugly. Also thought about an offset connector but as its a vertical stack this would raise the height for the 90 degree pipe to fit. …

Improve solar hot water system
Plumbing  •  184 views  •  1 answer

I live in an apartment, we have solar panels on the roof along with a 300ltr tank with heating element in it. In the kitchen there is pipework near to gas pipe and electric socket, I presume for back up tank/boiler ? if I fit a small 100ltr immersion tank …

Why do radiators warm up when the hot water is set to on?
Plumbing  •  184 views  •  0 answers

When the hot water is set to on, the radiators also warm up. Two 2-port valve / cylinder/gas boiler system. Seemed possible likely that the valve to the heating was sticking open (partially?). This valve was replaced the problem remains. What could be other possible causes? When the heating is …

Pressure valve seal melted, why!?
Plumbing  •  184 views  •  0 answers

The sealant that holds the Baxi water pressure valve dial has melted! Why would it do this

shower mixer tap?
Plumbing  •  184 views  •  0 answers

Can you change a screw type flow valve with a tap washer on for a ceramic one

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