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  1. M

    3 tap hole basin mixer tap

    Are the tap hole centres on most 3 hole tap centres the same? Have to swap the taps in one that has 200mm centres for the taps with the spout in the middle. Thanks.
  2. M

    Countertop Basin Overflow

    I am a bit confused about countertop basins and overflows. I want to fit a countertop basin in out bathroom, but most of the ones I like the look of have no overflow. Is there a drain available for the ones without overflow that prevent overfilling of the basin? Or do people just assume that the...
  3. D

    Basin slow to empty

    Having a slight problem with the basin slow emptying. Plunnging it helps a little, i have taken the trap off and its clear, the pop up waste is clear, the waste runs into the internal soil stack, i think the issue is a flat run of the waste for about 2 meteres along the floor. I did ask the...
  4. T

    Dismantling basin tap

    Hi all I have a sticking basin lever tap. I’m trying to take it apart to see if I can sort it, potentially replace the cartridge. I’ve got to the point where I believe I’m meant to remove the copper part of the tap in the picture, however it’s a circular bit that I can’t grip with anything. All...
  5. M

    What connection do I need to join a euro basin waste to a 40ml bottle trap?

    Do I need a connection to join a euro basin waste to a 40ml bottle trap? If so what size?
  6. J

    Electric radiator next to basin?

    Been asked to put new childrens basins in a private nursery. This is what I am faced with in the disabled loo. Apparently installed by qualified electrical firm who are saying the zoning regs dont apply to basins........Someone has installed a shelf above it now to "keep the water out"... Common...
  7. dilligaf

    What size bottle trap for bathroom basin with a O/D 36mm waste pipe?

    Can anyone tell me what size bottle trap for the basin in the bathroom for a 36mm O/D waste pipe? Most bottle traps seem to be listed as 32mm or 40mm?
  8. J

    Can you connect a 32mm basin waste to 40mm bath waste?

    I have a basin waste and a bath waste that ideally I would like to connect together - to empty into a hopper. So can I connect a 32mm basin waste to a 40mm bath waste - if so using a reducer or is there some 32mm to 40mm T? Or should I upgrade the basin waste to 40mm if possible? Ideally...
  9. B

    Hot water temperatures at the basin

    Hello I recently had a new cylinder install. The temperature at the basin sinks is between 56-58C and is far too hot to use. Is there a legal maximum that is applicable for domestic properties? What should the temperature be for basin sinks? Thanks.
  10. D

    Fitting advice for 2-in-1 Combination toilet/basin

    Good evening all, I bought a combo potty with basin from Bathroom republic via eBay and I'm about to set about fitting it. It was advertised as a 'Beth' toilet - I think it may be Chinese and there is no maker's name to work with (pls see pic). In the cistern is new fangled (to me)...
  11. C

    Basin waste option

    Hi all, We are replacing our bathroom “hand wash basin on a table” with a basin on a new wall-hung cabinet with a drawer in it. The problem is, the waste pipe outside diameter is 36mm but the space behind the drawer is only 33mm Behind that gap is a 10mm wide strip of wood (about 30mm high)...
  12. U

    Tee basin into shower waste?

    Hello, have a 4m run of 50mm pipe for the shower. The layout of joists, closeness of corner walls etc mean that it would be very helpful to be able to add the basin waste to a swept tee in the shower waste and this could be between 300-800mm from the soil stack . I've read elsewhere very mixed...
  13. F

    Basin tap cover - how to remove?

    I replaced the gland on the hot kitchen tap and successfully stopped it constantly dribbling. Problem niw is that the hot tap in the downstairs loo is dripping more. I thought I'd just do the same, but I can't get into it! Have removed the little cap, and undone an Allen head screw inside, which...
  14. A

    Basin wrench

    Hi new to this forum i have a problem What wrench would u use for flexible tap connecter nut closest to the tap thread can't get access.
  15. Keiran

    Basin mate

    Sorry to ask again about this basin 😂 turns out it’s a **** of a job, done bath no problem but this basin is crazy. done it with plumbers gold, ptfe tape the lot, still leaking ended up plumbers golding the overflow and fitting a unslotted, plumbers gold on rim of plug too so nothing gets...
  16. Keiran

    Basin

    Do you have to apply silicone to plug when installing a basin ? Is it recommended ?
  17. M

    Sink basin waste fall advice

    Hi I am trying to figure out my bathroom sink waste problem Renovating the bathroom and the wife wants the sink the opposite side of the room. The stack is in the opposite corner the only way I can get to it is through 2 joists that have already been cut for the old shower waste. If I do this my...
  18. C

    URGENT Wash Hand Basin Height

    Hi everyone, I hope someone can help thanks. I have had a new wet room installed and overall it has been done excellent. However, I have one problem and need advice. As part of the fit it was to get a 450mm wide wall hung basin. It was hung on the wall on top of the new wet wall and gyproc so...
  19. J

    Basin and Bath waste pipe

    The basin waste runs horizontally for about 2m in 32mm and the bath waste runs for about 1m before they meet and tee together. From the tee the waste pipe runs horizontally for about 2m in 40mm to the soil stack. If you look at the pic the top pipe with the level on is 40mm bath waste and the...
  20. M

    Newbie. How can I fit this basin waste to the trap. The trap is only slightly lower than the sink

    The Waste is slightly higher than the trap, I've been advised to use the flexi fitting but it leaks and doesn't look strong enough especially as water remains in the pipe. I would call a plumber, but I know its a simple solution.. for someone! I'm a total newbie so advice would be great! Also...

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