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  1. ShaunCorbs

    Leaking copper pipe

    Get to clean un bent pipe and adapt from there
  2. ShaunCorbs

    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
  3. ShaunCorbs

    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
  4. ShaunCorbs

    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 / containers etc System drained within reason some water...
  5. ShaunCorbs

    Leaking copper pipe

    Tbh I wouldn’t keep the compression couplings need removing and the use of soldered fittings
  6. ShaunCorbs

    Boiler safe to use until engineer visit? (Hot water)

    Yes be fine
  7. ShaunCorbs

    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
  8. ShaunCorbs

    Leaking copper pipe

    I’m guessing the couplings are leaking so the system need to be drained to stop the damage / leaking
  9. ShaunCorbs

    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 get a plumber out as the person whose done that isn’t one
  10. ShaunCorbs

    PVC pipe replacement

    Carefully remove the cement / mortar around the pipe then you can glue a new elbow on or coupling etc
  11. ShaunCorbs

    Check valves on mixer taps

    No as there equal pressures
  12. ShaunCorbs

    Washing Machine Tee Isolation valve

    Not to my knowledge
  13. ShaunCorbs

    Looking for a good pipe bender

    Can’t go wrong with either a ridgid or a rems unit
  14. ShaunCorbs

    Hi all

    Hello and welcome
  15. ShaunCorbs

    Temperature clamps on a plate HEX

    The return back to the burner and the hot water outlet should be no more than 5dc apart
  16. ShaunCorbs

    Leaking copper pipe

    Air locked best get the plumber back to finish the job Need to bleed the rads
  17. ShaunCorbs

    What washer for radiator bleed valve

    How many wraps as tbh should be 18-20
  18. ShaunCorbs

    What washer for radiator bleed valve

    Ptfe tape ?
  19. ShaunCorbs

    Mira decor shower water running continuously from the shower head

    Would say solenoid
  20. ShaunCorbs

    Dishwasher dramas

    Is this shorter than yours ? 51mm from the bottom of the sink to the end of the threads
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