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    Traditional basin mixer tap, tap handles broken - help

    Hi I have a traditional basin mixer tap both handles are now loose and spin freely without turning the water on or off. How do I fix this issue? Can I replace the handles or do I need to replace the entire tap? Also, is this an easy DIY job or should I get a plumber? Thanks a lot, Davie
  2. T

    Macerator for combined toilet and basin unit.

    What macerators could I use for a combined toilet and basin unit? it would have to take a shower too. Somebody recommended a Saniplus but I can't see on their web site that it's suitable to go behind a wall or in a unit - what about the Grundfos CWC-3, that says it can do back to wall pans, are...
  3. A

    when basin taps turned on upstairs, water comes out of kit mixer below. banging.

    As above title. Customer runs taps upstairs, water starts to come out of kitchen mixer, pipe under sink vibrating. What could cause this?
  4. I

    fisher basin fixings

    Just interested how many plumbers use fisher basin fixings and why ?
  5. M

    basin trap plumbing

    Hi All, I hope someone can shed some light on this one please. We have recently had a chrome waste trap fitted to a pop up drain, similar to the picture attached (sorry i've not been able to take a photo of ours). the problem i am having is (perhaps it's me being OCD), i am finding the...
  6. G

    mono basin mixer tap issue

    I have fitted a mono block mixer tap to my basin and are having issue when turning the cold water on. A noise comes from the tap even when using the mixer, but the hot water is silent. I have done the following: removed and cleaned the cartridge. still no change in noise. flushed out the tap...
  7. M

    seized backnut on basin cold tap

    Hi Everyone, Im needing some needing some help with a seized brass backnut on a basin tap which wont budge iv tried everything with correct tools bain wrench ect. Iv sprayed with WD let it soak but still no luck, the hot tap came off in the end but this one is doing my head in. Had my cutting...
  8. S

    How to take apart Secta basin mixer tap

    Hello, Hoping someone can help me. I have a Secta bathroom mixer tap from Victoria Plumb https://victoriaplum.com/product/secta-basin-mixer-tap27 and i've taken off the top of the right hand tap but i can't for the life of me work out how to get the sleeve off the tap fixing. In the picture on...
    • Silvabell25
    • Thread
    • basin mixer mixer tap
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Plumbers Forums
  9. S

    Plumber to install toilet and hand basin.

    Hi All Looking for a plumber to supply and install a new toilet and hand basin at my parents home, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands. Thank you. Sticky
  10. JCplumb

    Dual flow basin mixer?

    Anyone know of an inexpensive dual flow basin monobloc mixer? I can't seem to find one under about £60 :(
  11. R

    Toilet/basin/bath

    So what do you charge for swapping? Say one job? Minor issues, nothing terrible. Labour only
  12. Inverness

    Mono basin tap requires check valves or not?

    Open vented hot water and mains pressure cold water. When mixed temperature Could the cold water override the hot causing a poor temperature of the hot. can someone put me right. Thank you.
  13. B

    Cracked basin, old colour

    Anyone point me to a place where I can get a basin in like a pale avocado green colour, two tap hole? Any help would be appreciated!
  14. M

    Bath and basin waste combined on new build

    Hi if combining a bath and basin waste on a new build should you really run 2 inch and reduce to 1.5 inch after the tee to the basin?
  15. T

    How to fit pump to hot water basin tap on conventional system?

    Hi, My names Scott and I've just passed my level 2 plumbing and I've been given my first job on my own. On the job the customers hot water tap on the basin in the bathroom is coming out really slow and he's asked me to check it out to see if I can fix it but I've never really worked with pumps...
    • thescottparkin
    • Thread
    • basin hot water pump system water
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: Bathroom Advice
  16. R

    Is it me - blocked basin

    Here I go again Gf maisonette, bathroom basin blocked, old woman, take it apart & clean, all ok Still blocked. Now the pipe at the back runs along to the drain & can't be accessed. I stick a auger a far as it'll go & prod/twist etc. nothing comes out in the end. I go outside, the drain...
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    how much to fit a basin on a vanity unit? (for a work mate)

    Hi guys Got a bloke who works with us, does a bit of painting and decorating. Has cracked his basin in bathroom and wants it replaced. Will be getting it from our merchants as they supplied the last one so will be aiming for as close a match as possible. Re-using old taps etc ( I will...
  18. P

    freestanding basin taps

    Can anyone help me source some free standing basin taps i know there are free standing taps for a bath but i require them for a basin ie basin height any good suppliers any one can recommend thanks :smile:
  19. JCplumb

    Hand wash basin in a chip shop?

    Hello chaps, I've got a job to fit a hand wash basin in a chippy near me. Just wondering if anyone knows the regs, or HSE rules about these? They want it a few inches from the main sink in a food prep area, there is one in the next room that they use and they have told me they won't ever use...
  20. L

    3 hole basin mixer

    Hello I have had to replace a 3 hole basin mixer tap valve and can't source a single ceramic valve so have had to order a new complete tap set... Only thing is I've been given a 3/4 size set. When I phoned the supplier they told me it is for bath and basin. I have never fitted a 3/4 basin tap...

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