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    New sink flexible hose nut leak at fitting.

    Hello , Should i tighten more or should i buy pulmber tape or its not that bad to leave like this permenantly? Thanks.
  2. T

    Tap washer not quite fitting

    Hi all, Sorry if it is a dumb question but .. I just fitted a 1/2inch tap washer to my basin tap and have 2 questions. 1. Is it normal for the washer to not quite fit the valve head, I had to take sandpaper to adjust it as I could not "squish" it in. Is there some kind of metric equivalent I...
  3. I

    Can I place a cross T fitting for a gas line?

    Can I install cross t fitting ( 4 way) close to gas meter at the “line to the house” before it enters to the house
  4. S

    Issue fitting replacement door & frame

    I have a Neo-Angle shower tray, … imagine an oblong with corner cut at 45 degree It’s 1.2m x 0.9m The ‘Roman’ shower door has failed, the only shower door that fits this tray is a now a ‘Roman’ glass frameless style. Ordered it and I have hit a problem Installation is by fixing the vertical...
  5. M

    how to cure drip from fitting

    I have a towel radiator that has a tiny leak on the lock shield side at a right angled compression fitting. There is a drip every 10 seconds from the back of the compression nut. The fitting is so small that I can't get the compression nut back to wind ptfe round the olive. I've tried ptfe round...
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    Fitting a cistern (with frame) into a stud wall (100mm) (follow-up)

    Hello all, This is a follow-up to this post: Fit wall-hung toilet to inside stud wall? - https://www.plumbersforums.net/threads/fit-wall-hung-toilet-to-inside-stud-wall.127877/. I'd like to fit a cistern into a stud wall, which is 100mm wide. Typically, the dimensions of the toilet fixing...
  7. aallgeyer

    Gas leak on non threaded side of flared propane fitting

    Hi there, I'm building a propane system inside a van and I used flared connections. I'm getting 2 leaks from the side of the nut where the copper tube comes out (not the threaded/flared side). What could be a reason for this? I assume I need to redo the flare... or is there something else I...
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    Is there a disadvantage in fitting to many pumps

    Is there a disadvantage to a central heating system if there’s too many pumps added?? Thanks
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    Shower tray installation: Easiest method of fitting

    Hi guys Just looking for advice on how to make the installation of a 1200x800 stone resin tray easier. I'm fitting a tray into a space with three walls, so obviously space is minimum. The last time I did this I rigged up a pulley from the ceiling joists to raise and lower the tray into position...
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    Advice on fitting Nest or Hive Controllers.

    I currently have normal programme controls with thermostat for 3 zones (3 floors). The main controls are located together on the ground floor and individual thermostat controls on the 2 other floors. Would either a Nest system or Hive be adaptable, if so any advice on which would be best & how...
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    Pipe fitting welding courses

    Would a welding course help a plumber cross over to pipefitting?
  12. A

    Flexi hose leaking at fitting.

    Hi, the fitting on my flexi hose that goesto my cistern is leaking slightly. Has anyone got any advice? Thanks Andrew.
  13. K

    Hot water air lock after fitting new shower pump??

    Hi, I've just changed a stuart turner pump for a newer version (like for like). Cold water pressure is as should but hot water is trickling through maybe 35% of cold water pressure. I've turned pump off ran cold water for 5 min then hot water for 5 Min with shower head off to no joy any ideas...
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    Problem fitting new ceramic cartridge

    Hi, I had a leaking basin mixer tap. The Methven brand tap was leaking through the top. I was able to source 2 new replacement ceramic cartridges (1 as a spare). Both are identical to the old one. When I put either of the new ones into the tap & put it back together, the water won't turn on...
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    Options for Soil Pipe/Toilet fitting that conceals the pipe?

    Options needed for Soil Pipe/Toilet fitting. Hi Everyone. - I'm planning a bathroom remodel, and my wife would like a solution that covers the soil pipe up if possible. However, the toilet pipe sticks out from the wall 23cm, and raises from the floor to the mid point of the pipe 21cm. The...
    • Dave S
    • Thread
    • fitting pipe soil soil pipe toilet
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Boiler Advice Forum
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    Trianco EuroStar 70/90 Blast tube removal Bayonet fitting

    Hi, I am trying to service a Trianco Eurostar 70/90 oil boiler but I just can not get the bayonet fitting blast tube to turn and release to gain access to the nozzle and electrodes. I have tried using Penetrating oil and a oil filter wrench to turn it, I have tried some heat and some tapping but...
  17. dave100

    Does this type of 22mm fitting exist?

    Howdy, I am moving my cold water tank in my apartment bathroom and, as space is tight, I want to use a 90-degree elbow immediately after the water outlet at the bottom of the tank. The tank was fitted when the place was built here in Dublin 27 years ago. Here is the tank outlet: This...
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    SP140B vent pipe adaptor fitting

    Hi, ive recently purchased a Sp140b adaptor for cement pipe to 110mm plastic. When I've looked the vanes end is fine to put into cement pipe but where it has described the other end as push fit I was expecting to see some kind of o ring or seal for 110mm plastic pipe to slot into. Would I be...
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    Power flush before or after fitting new boiler

    My plumber's quote for fitting a new boiler (Ideal Logic Max Heat only 24kw) says he will "use a power flush machine that will flush all the black dirty water once the new boiler is installed and add heating inhibitor" Is that correct ? will it send the sludge etc into the new boiler or should...
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    Fitting shower base help

    I’m about to install a shower base onto a wooden platform that sits about 4 inches high so as to allow the trap to sit under. The instructions calls for 8mm of soft cement to be laid for the base to go onto. I’m concerned on a number of issues including:- The U space cavity the shower base...

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