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Shower Pump Replacement
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I have a New Team JetForce 75 (Mark 6) power twin shower pump that I need to replace because of a leak. I am considering using a Stuart Turner 46500 Eco 2 Bar twin pump (which is out of production but still available online) or a Stuart Turner Showermate S2.0 …

Leaking Water Tank
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I recently found that the water tank in my 5-year-old flat was leaking. On speaking to a plumber and showing photos he advised that the tank needed to urgently be isolated and that it had been installed incorrectly. The developer's installers/plumbers are claiming that the photos show that the tank …

What type of shower drain is this?
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We’ve moved into our new house and are having drainage issues with our shower. Trying to find some information on the type of drain we have as I’ve never seen one like this before. The drain seems to fill and drain over the sides. And there is a round nub …

Wc pan connection
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I’m replacing a wc but I need to extend the distance off the wall by around 200 mm. The old wc used a 90 deg bend straight onto the pan. I want to keep this bend as it also has a top entry boss for a washing machine, so is …

Approx cost of relocating bathroom?
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We are looking at buying a 3 bed semi-detached period property but was to have an idea of how much things are going to cost to help us identify if we can realistically afford it. We want to relocate the bathroom from the back of the house to the smaller …

Understairs toilet?
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I’m thinking of buying a house but would need a toilet put in downstairs. There’s space under the stairs to do this, but there’s no outside wall. Is there any reason I wouldn’t be able to fit a saniflo or equivalent? Also re ventilation - would it be possible/practical to …

TRV Valves & Automatic Bypass
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Hi Everyone I've recently bought some Tado smart radiator thermostats. I've checked my radiators and they're all TRV's (including towel radiator), expect one, which is manual, near the thermostat. I am not necessarily assuming this is a bypass radiator, as it doesn't have fixed valves with two lockshields that you …

soil p[ipe
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I have a soil pipe passing through kitchen. This was enclosed with timber however the kitchen fitters removed this when installing the new kitchen units. Whilst the exposed soil pipe cannot now be seen should this not have been left completely enclosed as previously?

Is hot water required for unvented cylinder?
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Is a hot water loft header tank required for central heating if an unvented cylinder is fitted.

How can I speed up my hot water?
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I am after some advice on how to solve a long term, ongoing annoyance I am having regarding the water supply in my home. The problem is that it takes forever for hot water to come through the taps and shower in my house. I have a system which has …

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