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  1. samdporter

    Leak - pan connector from cast iron stack

    Hi all, We've got a toilet that's been leaking due to a faulty seal with the pan connector. We've had a plumber in to replace the pan connector, but it hasn't done anything to fix the leak (and has cost us over £200). The plumber has told us that it can't be fixed due to the height of the old...
  2. A

    How to fix leak with too much ptfe tape

    Both Tiny leak on bot new fits on the metal nuts. Did i use too much ptfe tape. I used 2 wrap arounds. The nuts won't tighten anymore. Could i remove the exposed ptfe tape and if so would the nut then continue to tighten and is this a ok thing to do. I should have used 1 wrap around i know now.
  3. C

    Showerhead leak query

    Hi I have a shower that is fed from the cold water and hot unvented water. It is not used at the moment (there is also a bath) but to take it out would have both cost and affect tiling so I am leaving it until more funds available for a full bathroom refurb. If the shower was to develop a...
  4. I

    Accessing concealed cistern toilet to investigate leak

    Hi all Relatively inexperienced homeowner here. Apologies in advance if I get any terminology wrong. Today I noticed some limescale accumulation on/around the grout between the floor tiles next to my toilet. I realised that the grout line right next to the toilet was in fact wet to the touch...
  5. T

    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.
  6. B

    Ever had Central Heating Water leak INTO Cylinder fresh water ?

    Hi, Vented system, F&E Tank etc. Cylinder about 10-12 years old. Just running some x800 through to try & improve radiator heat. (another story) Been in a couple of hours. Just run a bath & the water has a slightly odd brown'ish tint to it. never had before. does not smell. Is there anyway it...
  7. P

    Just can't figure out the leak under my bathtub...

    Hey guys, My bathtub drain needs to be replaced again. The cross in the bottom wore out again and the pop up stopper has nothing to connect to. I've done this four or five times before. This last time though, no go. I've tried at least a dozen times. I get a slow drip out of the bottom of...
  8. P

    Combi sys losing pressure every 2 days 4 months but no sign of leak

    Combi boiler system losing pressure every 2 days. We've been topping it up for months now and have had various radiators replaced and flooring pulled up downstairs around each of the radiators but so far no leaks have been found. I'm at a bit of a loss of where the leak can be because given...
  9. P

    Leak from check valve

    Hi.. Flat upstairs had a leak over Christmas - They were on holiday and some damage was caused to my flat. The tenants above explained that the leak came from the valve below the main water supply handle, and that a plumber came only a month beforehand to fix this part, that then leaked again...
  10. C

    Is a leak sealer ever a suitable solution for a new system?

    I assume the answer is no, but if this fixes the issue I know it will be what my builders sub contractor plumber will do. Therefore, before he is allowed near the system I would like to either find the issue or eleimnate parts of the system that do nto have an issue. As you will note from my...
  11. P

    Do I have a water leak?

    Hi, My x0.0001 water meter needle moved very slightly over a 20 minute period. Stop clock not turned off. When I turned the stop clock off it did not move over the same.period. Does this mean water is escaping indoors? Or does it fluctuate a bit and is normal? No sign of leak or leak damage...
  12. fango7

    Leak from bathroom upstairs

    Hi all, have a leak in landing from upstairs bathroom. This only happens when sink taps are on, not shower or toilet . Think it is a boss connection between sink waste to soil pipe. And think this is happening in corner where toilet is and that is where sink and soil pipe connect Just want...
  13. K

    what kind of pipe is this - water leak

    Hi all hope you are all well . Is the pipe in the photos lead or steel ? I suspect its leaking further down (water) as there is a puddle and I could hear running water until i turn the water off in the street thanks!
  14. 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...
  15. H

    Who is liable for leak

    Weve had two radiators replaced and a couple of weeks later (once the heating had gone on )one of them leaked ruining the wood laminate flooring. The plumber came and repaired the leak and said the problem was the original type of joint that was there was not suitable and should never have been...
  16. B

    Dishwasher leak in base

    I have a dishwasher that has a leak into the base that's tripping the flood switch. I tip the water out and the dishwasher works fine. I do believe I tipped it after the last wash and nothing came out. But after a while later that day I tipped it and some water came out. I have opened up the...
  17. N

    Combi boiler flue leak

    Hello, I have a Vaillant Ecotec combi boiler. The flue pipe extension has started to leak at one of the joints. The internal plastic connection pipe appears to be intact. It still drips when there isn't a demand for the boiler. I've attached some pictures and moved the joint strap to see...
  18. J

    Leak or condensation

    So, just curious. Whilst replacing some worrying pipes within the partition wall at the rear of the shower enclosure, I discovered the following...There is a cold water pipe feeding the next door shower.(The showers are back to back) Part of it is a copper pipe into a compression fitting...
  19. I

    Baxi combi boiler water pump valve leak

    Recently the central heating pressure kept dropping in my baxi combi boiler, I topped it up yesterday evening and this morning in needed topping up again. I noticed a small leak from what appears to be a valve on top of the water pump. Looks like it's a screw and maybe if I tighten it it will...
  20. 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...

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