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  1. R

    Can motorised valves go under floorboards (legally)?

    Hi guys and gals, I'm looking to try to change from a Y-plan to an S-plan-plus this year to have a heated bathroom. While the house isn't that large, a mixture of south-facing brick and north-facing (and Jerry-built) timber frame construction means no single thermostat will cut the muster...
  2. F

    Replacing leaking yorkshire under floorboards

    Hi everybody, what's the best way of replacing this leaking & corroded yorkshire T under the floorboards ?? Along with many other things in this property it's been leaking for years probably never installed properly in the first place! I am a little worried about using my small GAZ blowlamp...
  3. K

    Clicking / banding radiator pipework under floorboards

    Long story short - the pipework in all my upstairs bedrooms are now suddenly ticking / knocking under the floorboard when I switch the heating on (for a good few minutes) and the same again when I switch it off (lasts longer) Nothing has changed since a few years ago when we changed the...
    • KingK
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    • america clicking floorboards noise pipework radiator radiator advice ticking under under floorboards usa
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    • Forum: USA
  4. K

    Supporting pipes under floorboards + insulation

    Hi, How do I support with clips pipes run under a floating timber ground floor? The joists are too small to notch or drill into and in any case, there's plenty of space underneath. Where do you place the pipe clips if running perpendicular to the joists? And if plastic pipes, this means lots of...
  5. J

    Poo smell coming from under floorboards ensuite/bedroom

    Can anyone help me with this? I get this smell at low level - around the floor area of ensuite and bedroom floor near the ensuite - intermittently. If you put your nose down close to the ceramic tiles in the bathroom or the skirtings in the bedroom you can smell it. Can a smell come through...
  6. P

    Found anything interesting under floorboards lately?

    I've never found anything of real value anywhere yet but its always nice to come across tools left by previous plumbers, the other week I found a nice pair of stillsons in an airing cupboard and in another job a box of 30 year old fittings under the floor. Its the newspapers I like finding...
  7. J

    soil pipe leaking through pan connector when bath drained or when showers on.

    soil pipe is leaking through the pan connector when plug pulled on bath or when shower is on. Also, when toilet flushed the bath starts to glug and water again leaks from pan connector. The soil pipe is under floorboards. Can you advise on best course of action, please? thanks
    • jomac2005
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    • bath bathroom blockage connector drained leaking oil pan pan connector pipe plug shower showers soil soil pipe through toilet under floorboards water
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
  8. R

    Moving a radiator

    Hi All, I'm new to this so hoping someone can point me in the right direction! I have a radiator that i wanted moved, but it went drastically wrong :mad: I have flexi pipe which was unseen behind the radiator, and was replaced with plastic pipe at the top of the skirting, floor boards apparently...
  9. A

    Water Leak

    Hi all, first poster here. Here is my problem. I recently fitted a new bath and have since developed a water leak. It comes down the wall from the bathroom, and may be following the pipework. It only occurs when the taps are open, and does not occur at all times. It can be days before it starts...
    • AWMH
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    • bath bathroom bits ceiling flow funny kitchen leak no water plumber problem seal sealed shower tap taps under floorboards wall waste water water leak
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
  10. B

    Hard to see....

    Hi all! I've been trying to find the cause of various leaks in plasterboard ceilings (new build property) and am fed up with cutting numerous holes everywhere to find the cause of the problem. I remember being on a site a while ago where another plumber was using a handheld video inspection...
    • Boiler Ben
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    • blockage boiler camera ceiling cheap damage drain leak pipe plumber problem remove screen tools under floorboards video wireless
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
  11. D

    Leaving ball-a-fix valves under tiled floor.

    Hello all. I haven't been here on here in ages. It's very interesting reading all the different threads, and realising we all have the same ups and downs! Anyway, while I'm here, I thought I'd ask a question. I'm working for a builder this week, in a large house that has another firm +...
    • Dannypipe
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    • bathroom compression joint fitting fix floor flow gas job loft newbie pipe pipes plumber problem refill rules safe system tiled tiles towel rail under under floorboards valves vent
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
  12. N

    Quoting jobs

    What would most of you charge in labour for removing a multi point and fitting new combi condense boiler in same position, gas supply ok, hot and cold ok, just flow and returns needed to accomodate fitting of 6 rads? just want to get an idea to see if my pricing is in line with most. cheers
    • NellyC
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    • 22mm boiler boilers central heating system cold combi condensing fitting flow flushing gas hot job jobs pipe price pricing pump remove supply tank under floorboards wall work
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
  13. P

    Plastic pipe

    I Always use polypipe fittings when not using copper. i prefer it because it has 16 teeth and can be used with copper as well (if needed). I used to use equator but never like demounting the fittings. I'm just really asking what other fittings are as good as or better than polypipe fittings...
    • Plamber
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    • bar cold copper damage fitting fix free gas heating hep2o instalation jobs pipe plastic plastic pipe plumbers radiator rubber stainless under floorboards valves water winter
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
  14. P

    hot water flow

    got toa call today no hot water got it running out slowly then sometimes slows down checked tank in loft full and drains when taps run. any ideas on how to cure cos i think im missing something.:confused:
    • pauls
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    • airlock cold cylinder drains flow header header tank heating hot hot water loft no hot water overflow problem safety system tank tap taps under floorboards valve water work
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
  15. P

    condensation under floorboards

    opened up a floor in the btahroom of a client to fix a leak, and noticed a lot of condensation gathered on the cold feed. the house in general seems to suffer with condensation. the cold feed is next to (2") away from the hot feed, and about 2 foot away from nearest central heating pipes...
    • Poynton Plumber
    • Thread
    • air air vent bathroom ceiling central central heating cold condensation copper fix floorboards heating hot insulation iphone leak mains pipes tapatalk tee under under floorboards vent wall work
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
  16. L

    Blocked Condensate Pipe

    In early December our condensate pipe got blocked. At first we thought it was to do with the freezing temperatures but now the weather has improved and the pipe remains blocked. I had to resort to buying a hose to attach to the back of the boiler and the condensating water is draining into a...
    • Lataro
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    • blockage blocked boiler boiling condensate condensate pipe copper dhw difficult high hose install loft pipe plumber pressure problem pump system under floorboards wall waste water work
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
  17. M

    vokera linea 28 losing pressure

    Hi fellas,first post here..so here goes. went to a vokera linea which is losing pressure quite bad last night, about 1 bar in 4mins!! did usual checks looking for leaks,open drain offs,checking prv pipe without finding anything. the woman said it's only just started to happen so i'm thinking the...
    • moogwai
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    • bar boiler ceiling central heating system check valve cold concrete drain expansion filling loop hose law leak linea losing mains pipe pressure problem remove system under floorboards valve vessel vokera vokera linea 28 water
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
  18. P

    braided flexable hose

    Hi guys, I'm no expert at plumbing but can manage small diy tasks. Having fitted a new bathroom suite i have to move my radiator about 6 inches. My question is could i use compression braided flexable hose, the only reason is it's the fastest option. thanks darren
    • purpleronnie
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    • 10mm basin brass central central heating fitting heating hose hot hot water insurance job leak mixer mixer tap pipe price rubber sealed system tap under floorboards unvented water
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
  19. L

    Central Heating Pipework

    :)Advice please - A run of central heating pipework under floorboards flow and return for central heating. I need to come off both these pipes at 90 degrees into a new room to fit a radiator. I can Tee off one of the pipes straight with no problems but the pipe furthest the way needs to...
    • Leoki
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    • air central central heating flow heating high install mains pipe pipes pipework pump radiator sealed system tee trap under floorboards work
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
  20. A

    advice needed lifting floorboards / plywood

    Hi all Got a couple of jobs to do, which involves moving a radiator and altering some pipework under floorboards and plywood. Whats the best way of liffting/cutting these and whats the best tools for the job. The floor with the plywood is to be tiled over, the other room to remain with the...
    • andyb
    • Thread
    • advice bar ceiling combi electric electricians floorboards hammer hose job jobs metal needed pipe pipes plumbing radiator remove screw tee tools under floorboards wall wide work
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
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