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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread WRAS approved fittings.Never seen ones with nrv in so that’s a first Being gen Franke parts I would assume there ok eg low lead content -
ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Water inside a PRV gauge..Yes
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Water inside a PRV gauge..Eventually yes
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Expansion Vessel - Baxi - Main - Potterton Top Up.That’s why you over-pressurise it slightly eg 1.3 bar ends up being around 1.1-1.2 bar when you remove it Also did you drain the boiler and leave an open end while re pressurising the expansion vessel Also you should be gas safe...
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Checking in from Newcastle upon Tyne.Hello and welcome
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread How do gas safe regs apply to the following disconnect/connect situation?.No your fine may insist on a new hose / flex That’s the main thing
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Burner not firing for hot water when heating is off.Wired wrong I suspect best get the installers back
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread WRAS approved fittings.Link ?
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Rimless toilet flushing problem.I would do an external test eg toilet on the grass and a longer flush pipe to see if it changes first
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Rimless toilet flushing problem.How much height above the top of the pan to the bottom of the cistern do you have, I find rimless need pressure
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Connecting sink into toilet pan pipe.A bit of both I would tee into the horizontal run personally
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Connecting sink into toilet pan pipe.Where does the soil pipe run from there as I wouldn’t tee there will cause vacuum issue / pull the basin trap
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Ideal Logic Heat-only boiler: F 0d Error code.No water flow Pump working ?
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Connecting sink into toilet pan pipe.Picture of said toilet pipe please
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Novice Needs Advice On New Shower System Please....Bristan is a good one
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Fan assisted radiators.Through bss
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Novice Needs Advice On New Shower System Please....It’s not just a pump you will require a cold water tank as well eg all in one unit dab Easy sys eg https://www.anglianpumping.com/product/water-boosting-pumps/dab-e-sybox-with-e-sytank/
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread No Oil Coming From Bleed Valve on Burner.Yes there’s a filter inside the oil pump Also you sure you have got 28 sec kerosene as it should be a yellowish colour looks like gas oil eg 35 sec ?
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Advice on the most reliable manufacturer.I would trust u if you want concealed hans grohe I box it’s basically a lump of brass so not much to go wrong
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Isolation tap required for new freestanding gas cooker install?.The bayonet acts like the sv As for reusing old ones aslong as he tested it it’s one of them is it needed providing it’s not leaking no is it good practice yes
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Advice on the most reliable manufacturer.Never heard of them As for the bar mixer looks like a stnd cheap bar mixer that’s around £200 Bristan zing £80 lol Best thing I could advise is there a local city plumbing showroom there iflo brand is pretty good for the cost stick...
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Luke.Hello and welcome
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Vertical central heating pipes dropping from their joints, advice please..Don’t have a clue normally if it’s been there a while any problems would of shown themselves
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Fan assisted radiators.Jaga do some good ones
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Problem with shower when neighbours washing machine is on.Easy thing to test Run the shower then run the kitchen sink fault should happen if yes your on a shared main Two options live with it or get your own water supply installed eg from the water suppliers main underground to your house etc
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Novice Needs Advice On New Shower System Please....You don’t have enough water flow and pressure to have both / two on at the same time let’s say each body jet takes 5lpm you want 6 min that’s 30lpm you have half that Also a system that you want won’t be cheap best part of 1k just for...
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Hot water taking ages to come through.Sounds normal Boiler has to go through it’s sequence of opteration normally around 15-20 seconds then has to heat itself up as it’s cold Hence the quicker operation when heating as everything is warm / hot
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Why aren't PRD/PRV devices made resettable?.They know about it Triton years ago had a defective batch of balls (slightly too small and would go if the handheld was too high and with the hose being on the short side would cause a high restriction) rather than address the issue...
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Why aren't PRD/PRV devices made resettable?.Cost basically cost pennies for the ball a resettable one would be pounds
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Shower tray assistance required.No you don’t have to
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread filling loop.The black cap wouldn’t cause that so another problem by the sounds of it Water coming from the left side of the boiler at the back?
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread How do I connect 40mm solvent weld piping to a soil stack with a 50mm boss strap..2” to 12/2 reducer ?
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Check valves on mixer taps.Yes more an issue on unbalanced supplies
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Check valves on mixer taps.In theory anytime water mixes yes but in reality and domestically this never happens (Best practice )
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A little update. I went with the Ridgid. I've tried a few practice bends today before I tackle the real thing on site. I was impressed by the ease of the bend and also by the quality of the Ridgid.
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Thanks Shaun for your reply, I will cut some xps foam as an infill each side and put some waterproof medium between that and the first section of tile backer board.
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Diverter valve.You sure he has fitted the correct type as there’s two types mid position or a diverter
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Shower Tray.Fine but I would infill the bottom tray section eg where you can’t jack board it and water proof it
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Is it a good idea to connect a 80l elec water heater to a recirculating pump?.Can’t see why providing you use it on and off as you currently do I can see there logic behind not running it as if on constant it would drop the store temp / waste heat through natural Heatloss of the pipework
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Hi Im Jaslyn,.Hello and welcome
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread How to fix unregulated water temp in en suite shower?.But that will switch the rest eg toilet and basin
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread How to fix unregulated water temp in en suite shower?.Hot and cold the correct way round ?
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Heat exchange plate constantly getting blocked.Might be worth sending a sample off to be tested eg mains cold might need to install a combi mate etc
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Heat exchange plate constantly getting blocked.Is it on the top side or bottom side of the ports in the plate ?
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Is this a check valve?.Yes single check valve 3/4” by the looks
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Gledhill indirect hot water cylinder making humming noise.Slightly close the gate valve
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Leaking copper pipe.Get to clean un bent pipe and adapt from there
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Leaking copper pipe.You could try ptfe but normally there’s a reason why it’s leaking Won’t harm stripping the joint once drained to inspect etc
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Leaking copper pipe.I suspect the reason why the fittings are leaking is the pipe is damaged / has diverts / indents etc 10mm isn’t easy to work with
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Leaking copper pipe.But In short Turn water mains off Hose pipe on drain off Open drain wait 2-5 mins then vent the upstairs rads and leave open The downstairs rads will have to be individually drained either via drain offs like picture or via tubs...
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