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    squealing noise in bathroom mix tap and how to open up the tap

    The bathroom mix tap has developed a loud squealing noise. We suspect it's the problem with the washer by checking the related threads in this forum. But we need to open up the tap. Anyone knows how to open up the tap (the image attached), for which we don't have a clue yet. Many thanks.
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    Blocked Bathroom Sink

    Hi We have a blocked bathroom sink. Only got Buster Granules which states for use in kitchen sinks. Can the granule one be used also to unblock bathroom sink. Do you know why one bottle is for unblocking bathroom sinks and the other for kitchen sinks? Wouldnt have thought it made any difference...
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    Bathroom plumbing issue for disabled tennant

    Hi, I'm at my Witt's end so am hoping someone can give me some advice. I had bathroom refit almost a year ago now after Wandsworth council agreed to change my bathroom into a shower room due to me having an amputation. A company was brought in and it became quite apparent they didn't have much...
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    Bathroom tap question!

    I'm sure the answer is simple but...my bathroom tap needs turned off very tight in order to stop it dripping, see photo, I assume there is a screw under the top 'dome' cover but how to get this cover off? I've tried to turn it and to pry it off but it (both of them) are solid. Thanks. Photo...
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    Bathroom sink waste procedure

    So during lockdown my bathroom sink waste has rusted through. Managed to get a replacement from B&Q along with a tub of plumber's mait (I'm not a plumber but decided to have a go!) . Watched a few videos on youtube and managed to fit the replacement. However, there was a small leak despite...
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    Bathroom and En suite Basins Backing Up

    Hi all, I would really appreciate some help and advice with the following issue. The basins in both my bathroom and en suite have started to back up. I have very little knowledge of plumbing but I presume as they the basin are back- to-back they will both be connected onto the same pipework...
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    I can't solve a seeping leak issue with my bathroom sink.

    Hello, I am stumped on this after spending hours trying and retrying to make resolve a leak. I installed an RKF CWF028-MB bathroom Faucet fixture. I can't get it to stop leaking between the jam nut and threads on the drain tailpiece. I've included two pictures. Everything else is fine. I've...
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    shower pump options for my bathroom

    I have a bungalow, which has a gravity fed system, in my ensuite, I have a shower which is fed by an external pump, the shower has a large shower head and hand shower head. The pump also feeds the sink in the ensuite, the flow of water is fantastic, very powerful, even through the large...
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    Leaking bathroom Waterfall mixer tap with shower attachment

    Hi to everyone, newbie here. I have a waterfall mixer tap with a shower attachment which has started leaking. I have replaced both the ceramic disc cartridges, ensuring that everything was clean before hand but its still leaking. To enable the shower, you lift a knob which is situated in the...
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    Squeeking pipes/ taps in bathroom

    Recently our bathroom pipes began squeeking after flushing the toilet. I thought it was water hammer and ran all taps and turned off the water. This appeared to work but a week later and it's happening again. The process of event now is, toilet flush > and bathroom sink will squeek and the...
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    How to replace seating washer on Hardie Bathroom products cistern

    Hello, I am in Australia and I have noticed a leak from my cistern into my toilet bowl. Upon investigation I have surmised that this is due to a failing washer. The washer appears to be disintegrating as there are many small black pieces of rubber in the cistern and it flakes easily when...
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    Shower tray dropped, converted loft to bathroom

    Hi, I've converted our loft into a bathroom and fitted the shower tray around 4/5 years ago. The conversion has been slow as I've been doing it after work. I began to make the templates today for the glass and glass door. I then discovered that the shower tray is out. It definitely wasn't when...
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    Bath/Shower Valve issue in Bathroom

    Evening guys, After a bit of advice with an issue in a bathroom i'm fitting. Gravity fed system, Using an existing Techflow Single Impellar pump pumping hot all around the house, Cold mains on all cold feeds. Getting hot as normal everywhere including bathroom sink but NOT any Hot out of the...
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    Notification needed for bathroom alteration?

    Hi Chaps, I've been reading up on the current regs and am a tad confused about what does and does not require notification. I'm pulling out my old en-suite and plan to fit a new walk in shower, WC and basin. all three are going in roughly the same position as the old ones, but of course I will...
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    Calling all plumbers/bathroom people!? 'Toilets & Cracked Tiles'

    Sorry I am new to this so not sure if I am doing this right but hello all! I just wondered if anyone would possibly be able to tell me what has happened here? So the other day I was sitting on the toilet when I heard a crack, I checked it all out couldn't see anything so went about my day...
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    Bathroom tiling advice?

    Hi guys. How many of you do bathrooms from top to bottom with installs? Do you do all of it or just the plumbing? Also if you do do the tiling who do you find are the best price wise? Cheers guys.
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    Rattling pipes after new bathroom

    I have a customer with a new ensuite fitted. The fitter has tiled top to bottom and now the customer has slight rattles coming from round the toilet / sink area when the taps / washer-dishwasher are used down stairs. Anyone had good success with mini arrester (water hammer vessels?) Id like to...

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