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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...
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    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...
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    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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    My boiler is leaking can anybody help/give solution?

    Hi guys just looking for some advice/help glowworm ultracom30cxi boiler leaking from underneath (will post pics) to hopefully show the leaking part. Wondering wat this part? And rough estimate on cost? any help highly appreciated thanks in advance Ryan
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    Dishwasher Cold Water Supply Hose Leaking

    Hi I have a dishwasher cold water supply that is leaking (See Photos). My initial thought was the washer was maybe gone but looks ok. Thought about PTFE tape but everywhere says this shouldn't be needed? Any suggestions? Thanks!
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    Leaking Howden's Atomix monobloc tap 2431.

    It's leaking beads through the top of the swivel ring, but I don't think from the base. I've replaced the valve cartridge, but no change. Help, please. If the whole tap needs tightening from below, what are the tools? Pictures of tap above sink and of connection below. Thanks. Dave.
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    Help please had this refit keeps leaking

    Hi please can anyone help had this bathroom reiffted as you can see it was knock through my shower is now were my old toliet door and window all blocked up the sink and toliet is were my old bath was .it's keeps leaking what do you think is causing it it drys over night but when I start using...
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    Boiler leaking constantly

    My boiler is dripping hot water constantly is a brand new glow worm one. It’s leaking from the red valve, 2nd from the end of the boiler with a pressure gauge below it. Any ideas what to do, can’t get hold of the Plummer. Is it a easy fix? Kind regards
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    Leaking toilet - how to change connection pipe

    Hello All I need to change a leaking pipe and seal to a toilet bowl, it has been quietly dripping soaking the floor tiles and carpet . It has heavily limescaled up. Do you think the screw fix part will fit by any chance and what do you think is the best sealant? Thanks a lot for your help and...
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    Leaking pipe at bottom of boiler

    Can someone please help me, I have a small plastic pipe hanging from the bottom of the boiler. It intermittently leaks from time to time. Roughly around 1-200 ml water every so often! Worried it could spell a major issue in the future! Thank you in advance!!!
    • Andrew McDonnell
    • Thread
    • boiler leaking pipe
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Boiler Advice Forum
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    Bent my TRV pin. It's not currently leaking, but could it come loose?

    Good morning! I've had no heat in my attic bedroom for over 2 years - the rest of the radiators worked fine, but this one was a dead duck. I watched some YouTube videos, and read through these forums, and decided to have a look at the TRV pin. Lo and behold it was stuck down! I managed to...
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    HIU leaking - short term fix

    Hi all, I am completely new to HIUs and I need some advice with regards to the best course of action. The three way valve / proportional modulation (PM) valve of my Meibes HIU is leaking. This is due to the fact that the water in the the primary flow has a lot of gunk. I´m currently waiting on...

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