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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 -
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 reacted to achesandpains's post in the thread What washer for radiator bleed valve with
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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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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Leaking copper pipe.Might be easier to remove a bit of the ceiling to gain access to replace the damaged pipe But realistically it’s 1/2 to 3/4 of a day of work
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Combi boiler flue location over my boundary.To protect people / life to simply put, any pictures of said flue ?
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Need help understanding my heating system.On the danfoss programmer leave hot water always on eg permanently As for room stat there maybe a sensor inside size of a tick tack box with danfoss on it with no controls / adjustments just a box with a grill on it this tells the...
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Free floating pan.Agree much better to either have cistern exposed or go the whole hog and install a frame eg geberit
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Combi boiler flue location over my boundary.It’s a regulation But can I ask is it that much of an issue playing devils advocate? Causing problems / damage ?
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Free floating pan.No tbh I don’t like the design either but seem most pans (modern style ) don’t come with fixing holes etc just stuck Down
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread What multilayer brand is generally considered the best, especially in relation to joints and fittings where issues usually arise with ML systems?.I have seems ok but plastic fittings it’s like the American crimp ring system
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread What multilayer brand is generally considered the best, especially in relation to joints and fittings where issues usually arise with ML systems?.I use tweetop But generally don’t use plastic bodied fittings use brass
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread UK No heating downstairs combi boiler.Have you turned all but the non working rads off ?
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread UK No heating downstairs combi boiler.Is it just two downstairs / others ok downstairs I’m guessing you mean you replaced the trvs ?
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Using FGA for taking pressure measurements.Slowly increase the pressure you will see it climb in 0.2 or 0.3 mbars leave it till at correct pressure then slowly shut off if you go over remove the hose from the fga not the meter stnd run 1 mbar 1 second out / off Put the tube on...
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Complicated bathroom waste.Change wc elbow for a tee and put shower and basin into that via a 2” pipe note this will have to be vented via an air admittance valve eg aav Install a tee into the 110mm orange drain pipe for the bath and washing machine via a 2”...
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Good evening I’m a gas man from Yorkshire. Just need some advice on a wall hung concealed toilet. It’s not my specialty but I need some help.Looks like either flush pipe has a hole / split in it or the top washer has gone either way new frame / major access required
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Anchors for block wall with 100 mm external insulation.Need to span the gap with 20/25mm metal conduit so not to compress the foam As for fixings is it hollow block eg two cavity’s on each block or solid blocks ?
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Plumbing - Is this kitchen plumbing OK please?.You won’t have access to it after the units are installed
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Plumbing - Is this kitchen plumbing OK please?.I wouldn’t have compression behind kitchen units
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Wally57.Hello and welcome
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Stephen.Hello and welcome
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ShaunCorbs reacted to snowhead's post in the thread Side entry float valve, passing when closed? with Like.
Is the gravity cold fed shower connected to a combi or unvented cylinder for the hot? If so it's most likely higher pressure hot crossing over into the low pressure cold via the shower mixer or possibly a mixer tap elsewhere with L.P...
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread No Hot Water.That’s fine so not on a bg plan Best advice is get a local engineer to have a look
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread No Hot Water.Any reason why you got a bg engineer ?
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Side entry float valve, passing when closed?.No the ball shouldn’t be below the water, should be at least 1/2 above normally change float valve and ball together
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On my version of your photo, if the bath waste is as identified then the best way if you can access that pipework is to remove the access cap circled yellow, use a snake / flexi and push it down towards the stack first, there's only one...
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Very slow draining bath..If the shower fills the bath would say the horizontal bit is blocked / restricted
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Hi.Hello and welcome
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread DIYer.Hello and welcome
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Pricing jobs.Do you do some boiler repair stuff ?
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Knocking about forum.Hello and welcome
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