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  1. M

    Changing type of shower flow rate valve

    I have had the following thermostatic shower installed: Moods Round Shower https://www.homesupply.co.uk/Moods-Round-Shower-Pack-2-with-Two-Outlet-Valve-and-Rigid-Riser-Shower-Kit-DICMP0036 The flow rate control on this shower is full on or off. Would it be possible to change this valve to...
  2. B

    Arrow flow of water on valve query

    Hi everyone, I have a question about what happens when the incoming mains water valve with the arrow on it has water flowing backwards rather than forwards. For example the arrow on the water stop valve is pointing left but the water coming in is going right instead of left, would this pose as...
  3. M

    Which is flow/return

    So bit of an odd one right. I have 2 pipes, to the rad a flow/return. I cut the flow/return and capped the flow. I went to fill up the system, the water start to leak out the return. Is that normal? Is the return really the flow?
  4. brazilianx

    Flow Noise > Can't believe taps should be this noisy!

    Hi. First time poster. I've just had a new bathroom fitted in my loft and am having an issue with noisy taps - modern mono mixer. Not water hammer, but when they are half on they make a noise that I find unacceptable, yet my plumber insists this is just the way it is. However, my other taps...
  5. C

    I have fitted flowmasta bottom fill valve. the water flow

    I have fitted flowmasta bottom fill valve. The water why flow is very slow. Anyone any ideas why
  6. V

    flow sensor and flow switch help on ecodan hybrid setup with boiler

    Hi guys, I’m in the process of installing ecodan 8.5kw hybrid setup with my boiler existing boiler and a buffer tank. Heating zone 1 only (central heating ) I’ve been studying the manual and have had discussed plans with a local plumber to place pipes in for me. I’m not sure with one part...
  7. S

    New taps, poor flow rate

    Fitted these new bathroom taps yesterday. Hooked them up to 15mm pipe work which is on a gravity fed system. Upon first use it was obvious the flow rate was much worse than the old taps. Other than the taps themselfs, the only difference was that i had to fit a 15-10 mm reducer from the...
  8. F

    Hot water decreases flow after 5 minutes (electrical)

    I had a new electrical water heater (Rheem) installed in our apartment - before it was inside the closet, but now we installed in the basement of the building. Due to the new layout, the main hot line is connected to a different point, near the laundry shut off. The old heater tank connection is...
  9. K

    TAS2000SR Flow Rate Dial not working

    Hi I've just purchased a TAS2000SR but once connected the flow rate dial doesn't seem to change the flow at all. Its completely the same no matter which way the dial is turned. The only difference to my old AS2000XT is that I've located the new one TAS2000SR ~2m further away on the opposite...
  10. S

    Combi boiler over flow pipe?

    I have a end terraced house. Boiler attached to concrete wall on the end of the terrace. There’s a copper pipe curved into the wall with maybe a 1-2cm gap. The water sometimes leaks onto the wall and I’m worried about the damage it might cause. The kitchen drains are on the other side so would...
    • Sm1990
    • Thread
    • boiler combi combi boiler flow pipe
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Boiler Advice Forum
  11. S

    Mega flo issue: no water flow from hot tap, cold tap ok

    Hi all, I recently re pressured my mega flo, isolated water then drained water into tundish etc. Turned on hot water tap and no water coming out. I turned on cold water two and the water pressure and flow is ok. Does anyone know why there is no water coming out of the hot tap? Thanks
  12. A

    Cold water flow problem has stumped 3 plumbers...can you help?!

    Afternoon all - We have a problem with very little/no cold water flow on the ground and first floor of our (fairly new build, 7 years old) 3 story town house. All flow is fine on the top floor and the hot water is unaffected and runs throughout the house. It's an unvented, balanced system...
    • Alexwales
    • Thread
    • cold flow plumbers water
    • Replies: 63
    • Forum: UK Plumbers Forums
  13. M

    Poor flow and pressure issues?

    Hi guys. I replaced an electric shower for a family member recently and on completion noticed how poor the pressure was. It wasn’t like this the week before when I initially looked at it. Apparently Severn Trent were in the area the following week to do some work. She’s now saying that the...
  14. W

    Recommend adjustable flow rate shower mount for detachable shower head

    I have a pretty standard hand held shower head. The C-bracket holding it up to the mount is cracked. I searched "shower arm mount" on amazon and got plenty of hits but none of them have the adjustable flow rate feature I want. Any recommendations?
  15. blangotti

    NHBC Flow Rates Standards (8.1.5)

    Hi, I have a question related to NHBC flow rate standards. Does this standard apply when using a flow regulator? I have a new building without sufficient water flow while using the outlets simultaneously. But the builder insists that it is according to NHBC guidelines and the low flow is because...
  16. P

    Getting the flow right…

    Just had a lovely Viessmann 222-F installed along with a HUGE 5.5kw triple panel radiator, almost next to it, to heat three rooms knocked into one. If I open the large rad valve enough to heat the large room (I’m guessing that) the return temp to the boiler is quite high, and the boiler is...
  17. B

    Shower flow pressure query

    Hi everyone, I have a question regarding the flow and temperature on a thermostatic mixer shower. The water set from the combi boiler is hot in the kitchen, the bath hot water tap is quite warm and when I reduce the flow by turning the tap half way the water gets hotter. My shower has been...
  18. C

    32mm MDPE supply pipe upgrade for flow?

    Hello all, Currently suffering from poor internal flow rates near the internal 20mm stopcock of 10L/min. Want to upgrade system to either unvented cylinder or large storage combi to feed 5 bedrooms/1 bathroom/1en suite. Affinity water have confirmed supply pipe to the boundary stopcock is...
  19. N

    Can I adjust the hot/cold water flow into a shower head?

    I’m hoping someone can help me. I’ve had a bathroom installed, and the whole process has been a nightmare. The plumber has now disappeared, and left things half finished. Some stuff I can sort (toilet and towel rail not actually being secured to the floor, bath not sealed around, leaking bath...
  20. C

    Increase Water flow - pipe/accumulator

    Hi all, looking to solve my clients water flow issues. 5bed detached House in the South East with a combi boiler. Customer is unhappy with shower flow when running a single shower. Affinity water have come out with the following measurements: Water Meter 2.5 bar Max flow 25l/m Running...

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