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    Did I get ripped off? - Shower mixer replacement by local plumber

    Hi guys my first post on this forum. A plumber came in to replace our shower mixer as it lost water pressure over the year from limescale blockage I believe! The plumber managed to install the new shower mixer however it looks extremely botched! Please have a look at the picture and tell me...
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    Mains frozen - in a panic

    Hi, After discovering there was no mains water this morning, I've traced the problem part of the way. Looks like the blue plastic mains is frozen somewhere between the street mains and the stopcock under my sink. I've tried gently warming the 6 inches or so of the blue mains that I have access...
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    Understanding my heating system

    OK I have a boiler & a tank. There are four pipes coming out of my boiler, two are very hot, two are cold (well neutral). My bills are very expensive at the moment and I think its because every time we want the heating on (radiators) the tank is heated up too. My understanding is the central...
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    Business checklist!

    Hi everyone, Im starting on my own in April after 11 years in the industry. I have compiled everything that I need to do and have done them all!!......i think. finance, insurance, tools etc etc. What would be your checklist of things to do? I ask just incase I have missed anything? I...
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    Magnaclean Filter - Is it in the right place

    Hi All I have recently had a Magnaclean filter fitted by a local plumber but am not sure if it has been fitted in the correct place. He has fitted it on the pipework coming out of the hot water tank in the airing cupboard. I am not an expert in this but I guess logically this is the outlet for...
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    Worcester 28CDi Intermittent Fault. Hot water goes cold(usually when in the shower!)

    Hi, I have a problem with my boiler. It seems to be worse when the weather is bad. Last Monday for example and last Thursday when it was really wild outside, it kept shutting down as soon as the radiators had nearly heated up, then it flashes and eventually starts up again then does the whole...
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    How do pump water up to barn?

    Hi all, Renevating an old barn for my self and need advice on how to get water to the property if possible! Got no mains water for miles, but what Ive got is a strong well, with a slightly small chamber, that is 560m away. The well is curently feeding 2 houses. The well water will come, with...
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    open coal fire back boiler

    hi, i recently moved into a house. the house is about 25yr old. it has a back boiler in the fire but it is disconnected. it wasnt disconnected for any particular reason. it was fully functional before it was disconnected. the previous owner was getting new rads fitted beside the fireplace and he...
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    Water gushing from washing machine outflow: Advice please!

    Hiya, Just hoping for some advice on things to look for before deciding whether I need a plumber/dynarod or whether I canfix myself... Basically the title says it all - when my washing machine drains the water from the drum midin the cycle, the pipe that the outflow hose fits into overflows...
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    PLEASE HELP! My RAK corner toilet is constantly running! It's like Niagara Falls!! =(

    Hello - I have a RAK corner toilet and have had it for about 5 years or so. It was OK until about 2 months ago and now it won't stop running! At first it was just running a little bit but now it's gone mad and it's like Niagara Falls! My husband has looked at it and says that it's not like a...
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    Gravity Fed Hot Water & Heating Wiring Problem

    Hi All, Can Anyone help me with a wiring problem. I have a gravity fed hot water system with pumped central heating. Problem is no matter when the hot water on by itself the radiators are also on. My boiler is a potterton flamingo RS35-50 in the kitchen. The wiring is a complete hash of terminal...
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    Company or Self employed sub contractor?

    I'm looking into doing a intensive plumbing course and was wondering wether its better at the end of it to go self employed or sub contracting or into a company. I've heard that sites, e.g. new builds don't really take people without experience, so i was thinking of going into a company to get...
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    Heritage Dorchester Deck Bath Shower Mixer lever loose?

    Hello. The lever which allows me to switch from shower spray to bath filler tap feels very loose and does not seem to engage when I move it from one side to the other such that I only get the filler tap working and I cannot get anything through the shower head (so cannot wash my hair). All I...
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    Pressure Reduction Valve Oddity

    Hi All I have a house in Italy and have been experiencing some problems with water pressure recently. The water supply can be temperamental at times but my question relates to strange readings from my PRV. The mains water feed is thus: Main -> Shut off valve->PRV->Pressure...
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    petenash

    I have recently moved to an old house in Mallorca that was partially restored by someone very keen on central heating controls. (yes it is cold in the winter!) The system does not work satisfactorily and I wondered if there was any publication that could help me through some of the controls that...
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    Training advise! OLCI and BTSC

    Hi I'm currently in the process of deciding the best way to properly qualified as a plumber to make the transition from office job to working for myself. I've had a fair amount of experience renovating several properties, replacing rads, pipework etc I've been looking at several companies...
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    Advice on fitting an external tap

    Hi I am fitting an outside tap next week, my plan is to use a Y piece on the Washing Machine connector and then connect a flexi hose and compression fitting to a backplace with pipe already connected. In theory would this work? My next question is about sleeveing? Do I need to put a sleeve...
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    Central Heating problems: GreenstarRi

    Hi I had a Worcester Bosch Greenstar Ri and Honeywell ST6400C installed about 4 years ago, and up to now all's been O/K. Recently, when the CH is on there is a continuous clicking noise from the boiler, also when I switched off the boiler using the room thermostat or the Honeywell controller I...
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    'Trade' Pricing

    Hi all, I've just received a quote for the supply of a fitted bathroom today from my supplier and decided to do a bit of shopping around to see how competitive the prices really are. I've just discovered that they are (in theory) offering me generous discounts of 20-40% however all they are...
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    Zipponi shower - parts?

    Hi, I had a crew refit my bathroom a few years back and they installed a mixer shower which I've managed to identify as a Zipponi 1070C: http://www.zipponi.it/lineaclassica/uk/miscelatori1.htm The temperature valve has, over the years, seized and I've been able to free it with WD40 and a...
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