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  1. L

    Bath Taps - Shower diverter (lever) leak repair?

    Hi there! our Heritage bath taps (see attached image) have a leak from the shower lever when diverted to the shower head. Unfortunately this model is over 15 years old and spare parts are no longer available. As a very amateur DIY-er I am not familiar with the inner workings of these sort of...
  2. TeddySam154

    Only getting hot water from bath tap no where else.

    I have what seems to be a unusual problem and hope can get some advice. I have a bathroom up Stairs, and a wet room down stairs with toilet and sink, plus sink in kitchen. We have a solar hot water system and gas boiler, it's the type where water goes up to loft through solar panel where it is...
  3. C

    URGENT Bath tap problem

    So the letting agent phoned me and there is a problem with a leaking bath tap. Got quoted £150 to replace both taps (taps beyond repair). Super easy access. Got some new taps and bits and pieces. So I try to remove the these nuts. They are literally impossible to undo. What I though...
  4. J

    Which is better Dual Shower Heads? Ana Bath SS5450CBN or AquaStorm 1440

    It is really difficult to choose which is best dual shower head? I have found Ana Bath SS5450CBN and AquaStorm 1440. Can any one tell me? Which is better Dual Shower Heads?
  5. M

    Bath/Shower mixer

    My wife complained the mixer switching lever was getting stiff so I unscrewed it to see the problem. Something obviously broke in the process as now the mixer is stuck on shower no matter what position the switch is in. To replace the whole unit is around £100. Can spares be obtained for this...
  6. B

    Struggling to remove the tops of these bath taps.

    I'm struggling to remove or even find where to remove the cap off these taps. I've tried prising it off twisting and multiple things to remove the cap to get inside. I'm out of ideas....
  7. A

    Shower Over Bath; Water Buildup

    Afternoon all, I have had a shower installed over my bath, when showering, the water in the tub fills up to about ankle height, then totally drains away then builds up again. Anyone have any ideas what this might be and how I could rectify it? Thanks!
  8. J

    Max length of drain pipe for bath/shower

    Hi everyone, I'm an interior designer working on a small residential project, and have a bath that is approx 5m from a vented soil stack, with one bend in the pipe as it exits the building to the exterior then connecting to the stack. I know building regs stipulates that the max run of a 50mm...
  9. C

    Help! Plumber left a hole going under the edge of the bath.

    Help! My plumber has just left and has pulled off quite a chunk of my wall when removing my bath. I said I would tile tonight without looking at his work. He has left this hole. Am I unreasonable to ask him to come back and remove the bath so I can repair the wall?
  10. M

    What material to seal the gap between bath and wall?

    I've found a couple options I could buy yo fix this - would you recommend either or something different...
  11. H

    Changing bath mixer tap on Unvented System?

    Good Evening all, hope everyone is well. Im not long out of my time so go gentle please lol. I have the job of replacing bath mixer tap (no isolation valves fitted under bath). It has an unvented cylinder installed. Is it just a case of isolating mains water, opening taps to drain water out of...
  12. P

    Bath Shower Mixers - are heads, rails etc from different brands all compatible?

    Hi folks Trying to choose a bath mixer shower... I've found some I like, but I don't tend to like the slider rails from the same brand. My favourites are these: Shower mixer: https://www.homesupply.co.uk/Francis-Pegler-Sequel-Pillar-Mounted-Bath-Shower-Mixer-Tap-with-Shower-Kit Slider...
  13. J

    Bath tap diverter valve

    I have a Bristan Matrix Bath Shower Mixer Tap, the diverter valve will not stay in place and needs to be wedged up for the shower to work. I have removed the diverter valve and the problem appears to be the rubber seal which is rock hardand no longer seats properly. I have contacted Bristan and...
  14. J

    Bath overflow and waste recommendations

    Existing bath overflow and waste was a pop up and its broken, so needs replacing. Not going for a popup again. My requirements are - good water flow and easy to clean - don't want it to get clogged with hair - unfortunately it ends up being my job to clean the drain. 1. Click clack 2. flipper...
  15. 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...
  16. H

    How to connect 2 halves of oval bath surround

    I have an oval bath (which I believe is Ideal Standard) with a 2-piece plastic surround. I am trying to locate a suitable plastic strip that will join the 2 halves together – as shown in the attached photo. The one shown has small grooves in it that the plastic fits into. However, I cannot...
  17. F

    Leaking Swivel Bath Screen

    Hi, I recently detected some leaks from my bathroom. Part of the issue was water escaping from the bath screen. A plumber refitted and sealed the bath and screen. Unfortunately, the water is still escaping near the base of the hinge of the shower screen. I have attached a picture of the base...
  18. W

    Do I have to smash my bath to get at this diverter valve?

    Hi Folks, my 2 way diverter tap in the bath is leaking but I can't find an isolator. I have a feeling it's buried under the tiled-in bath. I don't have any experience with plumbing but does anyone recognise this type of diverter and is there anyway of replacing it(or the cartridge) without...
  19. B

    Bath Twist Popup Plug Not Working

    Hi there, My twist pop-up bath plug isn’t working and when trying to repair I’ve made a few daft decisions which have led me to the position I’m now in. I first of all adjusted the plug itself by lengthening it using the screw underneath. This didn’t work, so I looked at the twist dial. I...
  20. J

    I have a mixer tap on bath, flow on left temperature right but leaking

    I have a shower mixer tap on bath, flow on left temperature right but leaking from temperature control on right side, found a replacement but the flow and temperature reversed, is that ok

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