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    Dripping kitchen mixer tap - problem with pressure?

    We live on a farm and the main water pipe comes down a long driveway and then splits off two ways - 1) to the main farmhouse, which then feeds a pressure washing bay on one of the other units and 2) to the other units, including a small commercial kitchen, and another pressure washing bay. In...
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    Kitchen mixer tap - how is it fixed?

    We are replacing our kitchen mixer tap, but I haven't figured out how to remove the old one yet as I'm a lowly DIY-er and unfamiliar with the fitting that holds it in place. The old tap is a Franke Zurich, and inspecting underneath the sink I can see it has what looks like a brass tube with a...
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    Kitchen sink not draining, maybe airlocked?

    I am hoping someone can help ... our kitchen sink stopped draining, it looks like an airlock somewhere. This is what I tried: Used chemical drain unblocked and plunger Took everything apart and checked all pipes Bought endoscope and inspected all pipes all the way to 110 soil pipe - all clean...
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    Kitchen Sink Trap Leaking

    Hi guys. There's a bit of reading in this but I'll try keep it short as possible. We noticed water under the wooden floor in our kitchen. It turns out it was because the hot tap - which you couldn't fully turn off - which was tripping behind the sink unit and then on to the floor. The hot...
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    Kitchen strainer plug

    I have a double sink, and the small sink is about 29cm x 15cm, and 12cm deep. When filled, the water slowly drains away. I tried a simple rubber plug, and the water does not drain away. This sink is not used much, so I don't think that it is down to wear. The plug is the original plug that came...
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    Ceramic Kitchen Tap - not designed for washer replacement - REALY?

    I have a dripping Franke Mythos quarter turn kitchen tap. It seems that the two part washer element are not replacable and I have to replace the complete valves _ please can you confirm this is correct? I am already a cynic by experience, and if this is the case it will confirm the world has...
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    Replacing P trap under kitchen sink

    Hi there, My under kitchen sink p trap is slightly leaking, I've tightened the nut and still a leak there. Looking to buy a replacement and the code on the pipe just now is McAlpine EN 274 3. Anyone know where I would get a replacement and I've seen various sizes? Thanks 😊
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    Leaking waste pipes under kitchen sink

    Hi - Novice here. Under our kitchen sink, the waste pipes are grey, with a green moving 'lip' and then a cover peice that in theory tightens over the connection. The two downward pipes from the sinks go into a cross pipe (along with the washing machine outflow) which then leads outside. However...
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    Can't unscrew kitchen tap-water valve in order to replace it...

    Hey guys, I have a one-exit water valve under the sink leading to the cold tap above. I'd like to replace it with a multi-exit valve so that I can connect the dishwasher to the main water-line. Fine, I thought. I've got myself a multi-exit valve and just need to remove the old one. This is where...
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    Kitchen double sink backing up slowly on each side

    I plunged each side of sink up top... disconnected trap below and ran water from each side. Water ran out fine so problem not here. I ran a 3 to 4 ft snake down pipe going into wall under vent and no blockage. My problem is when i start to run sink water backs up and out the Proflo vent seen in...
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    Condensate teed in to kitchen sink easte

    Anyone come across gurgling condensate traps on boilers? When the condensate line is tee'd in to the kitchen sink waste? Have managed to stop it by installing a inline aav adapter on the trap. Anyone else noticed this.
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    Replacing Kitchen Tap - what is the minimum insertion depth for push fittings?

    Evening all, Basically my question is how deep must a 15mm copper pipe be inserted into a push fitting for it to function properly without leaking? I Bought this Tap Tail Adapters from Toolstation this morning and I am wondering if they are deep enough. I tried to install a new mixer tap this...
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    new kitchen designed and want to move the washing machine across one space

    Hi. I am having a new kitchen designed and installed and need some advice about whether what I wish to do would work well enough. Currently my freestanding washing machine is in the corner of my kitchen, next to an outside wall. The plumbing and standpipe are right next to it, so it all works...
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    Leaking kitchen tap

    Hi I replaced my hot and cold tap tonight cause the cold tap couldn’t turn the water of tap was just spinning. Fitted fine with no leaks. Now I have a leak coming from the middle bit where the chrome threaded ring is. Do I need to tighten the chrome threaded bit up in the middle to stop the leak...
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    Kitchen Cold tap not supplied by cold mains?

    Hi There Moved into a new build recently. Noticed that when I turn on the cold tap in the kitchen a pump in the attic seems to activate which would indicate that the cold tap in the kitchen is not fed directly by mains (however i am not a plumber so could be wrong) Prior to noticing this pump...
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    Kitchen sink overflow cover

    Hi. The cover has come off the overflow pipe on my kitchen sink. It was looking very tarnished anyway, so needs replacing. Can I buy any cover or does it have to be a certain type? I have attached a photo of the overflow in question. Many thanks Rachel
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    Kitchen sink leak

    Hi all, Noticed a leak that comes from the side drainage, not the main part of the sink. Hopefully pictures make it clear. Is this a fix I can do myself, e.g. with sealant? Or will this need new parts/plumber intervention? Thanks as always for your help. Martin.
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    Insulation installation around kitchen prior to underfloor heating

    Hi everyone. A slight conundrum im hoping to get some educated advice on from people who actually know. Ill be having the whole of my downstairs dug up in order to install insulation (none present) with a 75mm screed on top. Ill then have a wet system underfloor heating installed. My...
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    Kitchen faucet leak

    My pull down kitchen faucet seems to be leaking from the short hose that is connected to the pull down hose only when I turn on the hot water. Do I have to change the whole faucet because I don't see anyway of opening the faucet to access the hose
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    Kitchen mixer tap disaster - advice please

    I have lived at this house for over 10 years and it has been interesting keeping things working. The latest issue is a weeping kitchen mixer tap. Probably been gently weeping since I moved in but always blamed the slight damp on somthing else. Took it apart and look what I found. Standard tap...

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