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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread that’s not code you can’t run pex directly to a gas water heater needs atleast 16 inches of copper. maybe 18 don’t quote....:D that’s a vent stack Dan -
ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Bath panel advice.Solid mdf one
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Pan Connector to Soil Pipe.Doesn’t look enough fall in the soil as for pushing in too much you physically can’t in that situation eg will butt up against the collar
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Wall Hung Toilets.Would always go geberit on toilet frames As for reliability domestically there fine commercially I find people can be hand fisted let’s say so more damage occurs
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Hello Everyone, I have been a member for a number of years, I introduced myself some time ago and got some great advice about land drains. Its been so long since I have posted I thought best to reintroduce myself. I got an auto-prompt...
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Can you reccomend some high quality flow indicators for 1'' to 1 1/2 '' pipes?.Can’t you do the old simple thing of waiting until cool then run / turn on that zone and see which end gets hot first ?
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Bath pop up mushroom grate.Yes
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Refurbishment of valve power heads.You can just swap the synchron motor
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread copper water pipes.Many normally down to fitting but I would say 70% is installing error Copper is king
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Looking for a 3.5inch to 4inch adaptor/reducer.mcalpine dc1 should fit or a time saver coulping
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread How do i remove this shower!?.Do you know if it’s plasterboard ?
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Help! Before I rip up the floor boards.But that doesn’t explain how the hot and cold tanks were drained via the heating eg via replacing / draining a radiator ?
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Help! Before I rip up the floor boards.Air locks are common practice on heating / domestic hot and cold water system Where is the air lock / what’s not heating
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread How do i remove this shower!?.cheap and nasty Wouldn’t say it’s thermostatic to say might have a crude temp limit eg dial only turns x amount but wouldn’t trust it What’s the other side of the wall ?
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Help changing BDR91 to Hive..3 sorry
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Alison.Hello and welcome
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Help changing BDR91 to Hive..Stnd
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread How do i remove this shower!?.Won’t need to undo the cartridges as they should be attached to the pipework via orings
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Help changing BDR91 to Hive..L and n to L and n on new reciever A to 1 B to 2
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread UK Riello oil burner adjustment – slight unburnt fuel smell – any advice?.Needs to be set up correctly as there variable output On the older boiler there won’t be a flue port as you tend not to go off that
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread How do i remove this shower!?.Yes that needs undoing No it’s not a loose nut so your undoing the threads and forcing the extra up or the valve down hence why it gets tight
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread How do i remove this shower!?.Have you undone the top mount for the riser rail etc ?
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Cutting copper piping square.Bi metal one eg https://amzn.eu/d/6hkTcfM Depending on your multi tool
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Is Shower Power Booster Pump from plumhq the only solution?.Why not just design the system properly eg boost the mains of water board / supplier can’t do anything there end Eg dab easy system or a scuba tank etc
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Cutting copper piping square.Multi tool and practice don’t push my advice is eg if you push the blade tends to rise eg ends up higher at the back
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Monobloc flexi connector.Yes
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread What new boiler system to buy.Baxi platinum compact 10 year warranty provided it’s serviced
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Foghorn(?) noise from recently serviced boiler.Pressure vessel not set to the mains pressure You can try removing the dust cap and depressing the shrader valve for a mil second eg release some air and see if it changes etc
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread What sort of price should I be paying to install a kickboard or plinth radiator and auto bypass valve?.£200-£300
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread What pump between boiler and heat exchanger?.Why not put the boiler into the biomass buffer ?
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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
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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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