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Hopefully a simple question for someone in the know, but why do some plumbers/installers run everything in plastic pushfit (Hep2O or JG) and then swap over to copper for the last bit before a shower etc? I see this being done on installations where there is a pushfit adaptor available for the...
I need to replace this click clack mechanism.
I can’t find one the same length (54mm when closed).
Any suggestions on where to get one, please?
I’m not a plumber and would struggle to replace the whole plug.
Many thanks
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Looking to fit shower panels inside the main walk in shower. Shower arm for the shower head will be fine with the extra 10mm the panels add but the 3 controls for the water flow/temp and hand held shower head at the other end will need extensions to the brass outlets Inside. I have...
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I have inherited a couple of leaky Ideal Standard pillar taps that are not in there current catalogue. I am trying to remove the caps to gain access to change the washers or whatever is needed but cannot find out how to. I have tried levering upwards with a sharp screwdriver and...
Hi, I'm looking for a siamp part, it's the white washer under the cap that flips off.
I've recently changed the inlet valve and realised the water isn't cutting off because this washer has become hard and brittle so it's not moving.
I can't seem to find this part. btw, I don't know what's it's...
There has been some useful info in other threads on how to start removing an Ideal Standard toilet set. There's no push release on this model, the seat mechanism so has two rusted hex screws attaching the seat that were a pain to get off which then needed some wd40 and heavy force to get the...
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I have replaced a concealed shower and the new one and all works well. I have covered the hole I made, to remove the old valves with tile backer board which is 10mm, a little slimmer than the 12mm plasterboard used previously. I seem to have a deeper level behind the tile than before and...
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Trying to remove the riser rail, but cannot see any way to take it off, can't see any grub screws etc... Any help appreciated
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I have a stone resin shower tray which is, admittedly, more than ten years old and I have noticed a line of small blisters that have formed under the surface as shown in the picture. They are each only a few millimetres but their alignment alongside one of the tray contours makes me think it’s...
I’m about to install a shower base onto a wooden platform that sits about 4 inches high so as to allow the trap to sit under.
The instructions calls for 8mm of soft cement to be laid for the base to go onto.
I’m concerned on a number of issues including:-
The U space cavity the shower base...
I bought a Orchard Derwent bathroom unit with sliding drawers and need to take the drawers out to connect the waste pipe but these have got me baffled.
There doesn't appear to be any catches to move to be able to release the drawers.
The grey catch you see in the photograph doesn't seem to move...
Our 3/8" compression hose connecting cold water shut off valve to faucet handle (older American Standard Kirkdale widespread set / now called Edgemere line) ruptured. Unfortunately, American Standard doesn't seem the compression hose separately or with the handle kit. The hose appears...
Firstly , apologies if this is inappropriate. I'm really not sure what questions I should be asking.
I had a bathroom refit done around 7.5 years ago, including a digital shower. It's been great, but recently has really started playing up - the controls to raise or lower the temp seem to make...
Hi. Just joined the forum in the hope of some help removing a shower knob. I have an Axor Starck concealed shower (picture attached) and have been trying remove the shut-off knob for some days now. The thermostat knob below it came off quite easily. I need access the cartridge to fix a...
I have installed 3 JT shower trays with the compatible JT90mm concealed wastes. I'm at the end of my tether the wastes always need plunging every few weeks and the trays fill up with water quickly. The showers are standard with 200mm diameter size rainheads, so don't emit excess water. I just...
Hi can I insert a pan connector Finn's straight into the pipe end of an elbow spigot ? I'd rather use this fitting then an elbow with pipe
Many thanks
I am looking at options for Hot Water supply to a bath and 2x handbasins in a new bathroom which is some way from the main Combi....
Should I go Electric or Gas?
What models can give a good flow rate to fill a bath in a realistic time?
Any advice appreciated
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I connected a new shower wand which has a chrome outlet back into a 4" inch thin wide wall and comes out to a 1/2 inch male. I put a 1/2 inch female screw (90-degree bend to a 15mm compression join) over it and tightened it and used PTFE tap ( alot) to seal but the female fitting...
I had a new electrical water heater (Rheem) installed in our apartment - before it was inside the closet, but now we installed in the basement of the building. Due to the new layout, the main hot line is connected to a different point, near the laundry shut off. The old heater tank connection is...
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Newbie needs soem help please... i got a shower wall plate with shower diverter knob at top and thermostat knob below.
The thermostat knob is dripping..... I took off the knob and can see the head of the thermostat cartrdige. I dont know the brand and it's not on the plate as fitted 12yrs...
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