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    Leaking water jacket external boiler

    Has anybody had any experience welding a leaking water jacket, I have a grant vortex external boiler which is leaking through the bottom of the water jacket. My neighbour is a welder and has said if I can get the tank out he will put a weld on it and pressure test it. Just wondering how easy it...
  2. R

    duravit metro leaking adn running

    Duravit Metro ultra low flush toilet, 22nd floor of condo, 4 cases of massive leaks in middle of night causing damage to units 4 floors down, Flapper was replaced twice previously, when leaks occur there is no usage of toilet within hours and hours. toilet would run for days and then stop and...
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    Replace leaking hot water cylinder or change to combi boiler?

    Hi, In my 2 bedroom flat I have a Worcester Greenstar 24i boiler and a 200 litre Zip AquaFlow hot water cylinder. The hot water cylinder has started to slowly leak from the bottom and I think it will need completely replaced - quote to replace is around £1000. Given that this is only a 2...
    • gmacdon76
    • Thread
    • boiler combi combi boiler cylinder hot water leaking replace water water cylinder
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Boiler Advice Forum
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    Leaking Bath Mixer Tap

    I'm probably missing something obvious, would welcome any suggestions on how I get access to the washers. We have a matching bathroom suite and the bathroom sink mixer was a breeze to fix. The top of the taps popped off easy enough and the "collars" could be removed to expose a nut to unscrew...
  5. MrGatch

    Leaking Shower Valve

    I have a leak coming from the bath/shower/off switch on the attached shower valve. The leak is coming from what looks like a rubber washer behind a brass retaining clip. I've not removed the retaining clip as if I make the leak worse I won't be able to switch the water back on. Any ideas with...
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    Help, Leaking flush pipe

    I’ve discovered a slow leak behind my toilet that’s maybe been slowly leaking for a few years before we have moved in. I’ve replaced chipboard as it was soaked through. Seems to be coming from the flush pipe attached to cistern. The rubber washer seemed in ok condition, the hard plastic washer...
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    Need help with a leaking diverter.

    Hi all. My first post. I am renovating an '80s condo and the diverter is leaking. I tried to unscrew the outer cover but it seems stuck. I don't want to damage anything and hope to fix my self. I did get a qout to change out the three handel system to a one handel with a remodlers plate, but...
  8. gmartine

    Leaking gas shut off valve.

    I've called Transco and tightened it till it no longer leaks but that renders the valve unusable but what is the usual fix, is it usually a servicable item?
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    Single handle shower leaking from handle

    Have a one handle shower pouring water from handle, probably vintage 1964 or 1965. Tile enclosure, built up over what appears to be industrial-strength chicken wire covered in plaster. No way to turn water off, except at the main, so wondering what or even if there's a time-efficient way to...
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    instinct eco-mag leaking, what's a good replacement?

    Hi there! First post here, I'm not a plumber. So glad i find this video.... I have the same eco mag filter, and it was all boxed in....only discovered yesterday that the old boiler cupboard which is now my wardrobe is full of black mold! So been cleaning that all out yesterday :-( My eco...
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    Shower waste cap end leaking

    Ordered a Mira flight level shower tray and it has come with a shower waste with markings "Pivotal Kohler". It has two compression outlets, one on the side, one on the bottom - for different uses. The side that connects to a pipe seems to be fine but the capped end just has a rubber ring to...
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    Advice on leaking radiator bleed valve

    Hi, I woke up this morning to a damp patch under the radiator bleed valve, it looks like the seal is damaged as the water is coming out from the edges at the bottom. My concern is there seems to be a lot of rust at the which may have made the leak worse. It's mainly just the paint that's flaked...
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    Water leaking from Myson Velaire oil boiler

    Hi - I have a Myson Velaire oil boiler which was installed in 1988. The boiler has been very reliable only needing a good service and rarely a replacement part. Today I noted water on the floor and it looks like the water jacket is leaking, can it be repaired ? I am aware most will say...
    • David Killinger
    • Thread
    • boiler leaking oil boiler water
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Boiler Advice Forum
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    Advice sealing leaking shower ?

    Hi all I have a leaking showing base. It’s a solid base not plastic and the walls/screen are 300mm wide plastic cladding. It looks like the cladding comes down onto the base not behind it which I think is correct. The leak is between them both going around the shower. What is the best...
  15. K

    Leaking toilet inlet - More ptfe or Joint compound?

    Ive fitted a new bottom entry fill valve to our en-suite toilet but i cant stop the dribble/leak from the inlet connection. Ive added a fair bit of ptfe but its still leaking, tightened it to its maximum etc and still im getting a dribble. Do you think i need more ptfe, add some joint compound...
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    HW cylinder leaking or condensation?

    Hi. I’ve just changed out a backup immersion heater on a copper vented cylinder. I’ve leak tested around all the connections to the cylinder using blue paper towel which tends to stain orange with moisture. After 24-48hrs of use not a trace of moisture. However after a week or two I’ve...
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    Help with replumbing leaking heating system

    I have a pdaily loss of pressure in a closed circuit system as noticed on the gauge at the filling point 2 bar to 0. After exhausting all the usual options it appears there’s a leak unground with no visual sign anywhere.I’ll have to re plumb the heating. The boiler feed and return pipes are...
  18. S

    Leaking Rothenberger superfire 2

    My Superfire 2 is now leaking gas from the pressure relief hole ( just below the trigger). It is 14 months old and looks like new. The previous one did exactly the same but i think I got about 3 years out of it. I spoke to Rothenberger . They tell me they wont warranty their torches if you...
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    How to change leaking valve when other radiator valve stuck open

    I have a towel rail style radiator in the bathroom with straight through taps. I have noticed tonight one of the valves has started dripping. I can sort some new valves but the other valve that isn't leaking appears to be stuck open. How do I best drain the radiator to change the valves given...
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    Leaking sink waste pipe replacement?

    Hi, the waste pipe under the sink is leaking at the push fit connection. Is there an easy way to seal, or should I replace with a compression fitting? Leak in yellow circle in grey pipe. Thanks

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