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  1. O

    Problem with cracked pipe from bathroom to outside tap.

    Hi, the property I live in appears to have had a pipe to an outside tap run from the cold water pipe under the bathroom sink. Yesterday the outside pipe cracked where the tap connected to it and water was gushing out! For the life of me I cannot work out how to stop the flow of water. The...
  2. L

    Help with bathroom with no windows

    I currently rent a flat but the bathroom does not have a window. Weirdly last year we had no issues but this year we have noticed mould spores on the ceiling and shower curtain. This has been removed by mould cleaner. We have an extractor fan but it’s small and only works for around four minutes...
  3. T

    Bathroom sink faucet part

    Hello. My bathroom sink faucet is leaking and I would like to replace the hot ceramic disc stem cartridge (Sepco watermark 15) . I was able to remove the 2 connected parts (IMG_4132). About a couple years ago, I was able to separate the stem cartridge (IMG_4133) and unknown part (IMG_4134) on...
  4. N

    bathroom isolation valves!?!?

    I’m trying to fit new pillar basin taps upstairs. Before I even got to that part I turned off the main stopcock under the kitchen sink but of course it didn’t turn off the water upstairs (who knew!?!) So I tried the isolation valves in the bathroom and only the hot one turns and the cold won’t...
  5. M

    Replace Bathroom Suite (DIY)

    Hi All, I have a 2m x 2m bathroom suite which I'd like to completely change out myself. I'd be replacing the bathroom suite for like for like. I'm going to go for something like the following...
  6. G

    Gurgling bathroom sink

    Hi guys. I have an issue with a bathroom sink, it gurgles when the tap is turned off. I tried clearing the p trap but it makes it worse and goes on longer. I’ve attached a pic. From what I’ve read online it’s a venting issue. Would either of the replacement parts be a good solution?
  7. B

    Trouble with dripping bathroom sink taps

    Hi I wanted to change the washers in the taps in my downstairs cloakroom. Have got as far as shown in the pic and assumed this is removed by loosening the 14mm nut. However this does not move at all. Any advice to get to the washer please. Thanks
  8. L

    New Bathroom Mixer Taps are creating a Water Hammer Issue

    We are renovating our upstairs bathrooms and there is an issue with shutting off the new mixer fittings - all six of them. The matter is holding up progress though it seems no one knows what to do. We built our home about 28 years ago. The only mixer we installed was in the kitchen, all the...
    • Libby Stano
    • Thread
    • bathroom mixer taps water
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: UK Plumbers Forums
  9. J

    Bathroom pricing question

    Trying to price up for some work for someone, they want shower tray fitted toilet and basin in downstairs bathroom, and upstairs bathroom they want me to tile the shower cubical, fit concealed shower, basin and toilet, is £900 to much? To cheap??
  10. CCANON

    Advice on bathroom leak fix

    Hi We recently moved into a property that is about 3yrs old. Ever since we have used the shower we have had a leak that is showing by the wetness on the carpet in the adjoining room. Having called in a plumber they have advised the water is coming through a gap where the tap is installed. The...
  11. M

    Bathroom tap handle help please

    Hi please can anyone advise where I can get 6 spline(nut) handle from . All I see is ones with multiple splines I have no idea of make of taps dirty I know but we just need handles:)
  12. J

    plumber's unable to source leak, help, bathroom into living room

    I have a leak from the bathroom into my living room directly below. I cut the bulge and even cut a hole in the ceiling to try and locate the problem and ultimately allow the water to drain out. This has been going on for at least two weeks. I initially had a plumber out to fix the toilet cistern...
    • Jude Henderson
    • Thread
    • bathroom leak plumber room
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Plumbers Forums
  13. D

    Sewer smell after rain in basement bathroom

    Hello all, We live in a duplex flat (ground floor + basement) which always has a sewage smell after it rains. We have a standard setup (bath tub; sink; toilet) and it is used daily by the family, meaning the p-traps are full. Last year a plumber fitted a Viva Magna self sealing waste valve was...
  14. X

    Bathroom Only Has Warm Water

    Hi all So I live in flat with communal heating/hot water and so have a HIU in the flat. I had a problem where nowhere in flat was getting hot water only warm and company that services the HIU came and replaced a valve in the HIU. Then I was getting hot water in kitchen but not in the bathroom...
  15. S

    Bathroom Plumbing with Concrete Floor

    Planning on moving the bathroom into another room, Bathroom is on the ground floor, concrete floor, Bath and sink wastes are about 1.7M away from the outside wall on different sides of the room. Is it ok to cut channel in concrete to take waste pipes outside, Fitting water underfloor heating...
  16. S

    Bathroom Brands (RAK, Britton, Abacus, VitrA)

    Hello I'm refitting a bathroom in the mid-range price bracket. Not cheap unbranded **** but also not villeroy boch (seriously who spends £900 on a bog?) Out of what I've seen in our price range I'm considering RAK, Britton, Abacus and VitrA. Are these brands I'm looking at reasonable quality...
  17. J

    1 inch bathroom mixer tap

    Hi All, I hope you are doing well. I have two copper pipes one 15mm and the hot water is 22mm. My mixer tap has 2x 25mm (1 inch) female. How to connect this up? I cannot find any flexible connectors above 22mm. I also cannot find any reducers from 25 to 22mm. What can I do?
  18. S

    Bathroom drainage problem

    What’s that blank for on my pedestal p trap? It’s like a extra bit that comes up with a blanking cap on the top? My bathroom sink drain makes a lot of gurgling noise when it’s finished draining. I’ve had drain unblocker and a snake down there but not made a difference. I’m not a plumber by...
  19. king of pipes

    Shower room and Bathroom upgrade well underway.

    Nearing completion on this Shower room upgrade flooring being laid Tuesday , Started another bathroom concealed 3 way shower valve took a good few hours to sort out tested out before closing the wall up tiling it next week 👍 kop
  20. N

    Low cold water pressure only in bathroom

    Hi, I’m new to the forum and would really appreciate some advice on this problem I have with my bathroom cold water pressure. We recently moved to this one bedroom flat and our hot water comes from a communal boiler in the basement. In the kitchen the water pressure is good for both hot and...
    • Newbee001
    • Thread
    • bathroom cold pressure water
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Plumbers Forums

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