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Aqualisa Aqua Rise Shower - wastes tons of water
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We have one of these digital showers, installed about 6 years ago. It works fine but it takes FOREVER to get up to the right temperature (more than 2 minutes) and seems to be getting longer by the day. We have a pressurised Megaflow system with a newish combi boiler. …

Shower taps don’t reach after fitting new shower wall panels
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Have just fitted Showerwall panels over tiles and found that we cannot reattach the taps because the panels have extended the distance by about 12mm and now don’t reach the thread, any suggestions please?

Hot water flowing into roof tank
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Hello, Apologies if this doesn't contain all necessary info. Recently moved into a new house (not a new build, just new to us!) and had hot water cylinder installed. Shortly after, we have noticed that when the hot water advance is activated, there is a sound coming from the roof …

Stiebel Eltron water heater fitting
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Hello, really confused about fittings I need to put on the Stiebel Eltron DCE-X 10/12 water heater. In a bit of a sticky situation as haven't been able to successfully fit it and shower has been out of action nearly a week. Any advice would be so much appreciated

Air source heat pump central heating
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I have had a brand new air source heat pump and central heating fitted (had storage heaters before). How long should it take the system to heat up from the base temperature (currently set to 15) to target temperature (set to 21)? It seems to be taking all morning - …

Toilet push button sticking?
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Hello, I have a push button toilet. The mechanism inside it sticks when button is pushed, causing the water to continuously flow. Have to lift cistern lid and pull it up to stop running.

Getting thermostatic cartridge out of shower?
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I've taken the front off my shower to remove and clean the cartridge (?) as when I move the temperature guage in either direction it gets colder. However I don't know which bit can be removed.

Water pressure
Plumbing  •  136 views  •  0 answers

After changing shower tap mixer no woter pressure. It's air lock how can I get Reed of it

Fernox additive
Plumbing  •  136 views  •  0 answers

Can i put fernox inhibitor into an open central heating header tank to prolong the life of the system

Water tank tapping noise
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I have noticed when my hot water tank turns on in the morning (it’s on a timer for 0630) there is a distinct tapping noise (sounds like it’s dripping on the ceiling). The water tank is in the loft above the bedroom so I hear it every morning. I can …

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