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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 -
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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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Leaking copper pipe.Tbh I wouldn’t keep the compression couplings need removing and the use of soldered fittings
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Boiler safe to use until engineer visit? (Hot water).Yes be fine
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Hi, I've come across a tap washer with NO hole in the rubber..Sort looks like a supatap but never seen one with a hex best to change the taps
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Leaking copper pipe.I’m guessing the couplings are leaking so the system need to be drained to stop the damage / leaking
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Leaking copper pipe.Your original valves if the same as the first picture would of just required a nip of the glad nut quiet normal for them to weep if not used / operated for a while As for leaking all I can suggest is to drain down to limit damage and...
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread PVC pipe replacement.Carefully remove the cement / mortar around the pipe then you can glue a new elbow on or coupling etc
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Check valves on mixer taps.No as there equal pressures
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Washing Machine Tee Isolation valve.Not to my knowledge
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Looking for a good pipe bender.Can’t go wrong with either a ridgid or a rems unit
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Hi all.Hello and welcome
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Temperature clamps on a plate HEX.The return back to the burner and the hot water outlet should be no more than 5dc apart
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Leaking copper pipe.Air locked best get the plumber back to finish the job Need to bleed the rads
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread What washer for radiator bleed valve.How many wraps as tbh should be 18-20
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread What washer for radiator bleed valve.Ptfe tape ?
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Mira decor shower water running continuously from the shower head.Would say solenoid
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Dishwasher dramas.Is this shorter than yours ? 51mm from the bottom of the sink to the end of the threads
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread plastic inlet to metal fitting.You attach the plastic wheel head valve that’s supplied with it
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Dishwasher dramas.You can also change the sink part so this is also reduced
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Dishwasher dramas.You can get rid of one of those extensions 100% possibly both by lifting the trap up if the washing machine spigot piece is too long cut it down as you have a removable nut on that one correct ? Also what’s the kitchen sink plug top /...
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Free floating pan.Would trust a Mcalpine all day aslong as the glaze is ok on the spigot if not they do one with a jubilee clip on the end eg flexi if needs must
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Leaking copper pipe.Downstairs would recommend as plaster is easier to patch than laminate/ different flooring Depends are you 100% sure it’s not leaking from above and running down As for cost 2 hours seem optimistic especially draining down and...
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