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  1. M

    Help! Replace kohler diverter valve

    Hello. I have a Kohler Rite-Temp® 1/2 in. Pressure Balancing Valve with Stops. The diverter needs to replaced and I got the replacement part already. Opened the trim easily. But don’t seem to be able to unscrew the silver trim off the stem (red arrow in the photo). Can’t see why it doesn’t...
  2. P

    Cost to lift floor and replace kitchen waste pipe

    We have just had a drain specialist in greater Manchester who said that our builders (uncontactable) laid our 40mm pvc waste pipe from the kitchen island to outside (about 3 meters, suspended floor, just about a crawl space underneath when floor lifted) too flat and there’s standing water, smell...
  3. E

    I want to replace a Danfoss T6360B with Digital One?

    How to replace an old Danfoss T6360B manual thermostat with a digital one suggestions please?
  4. S

    How to replace UFH return pin valve

    Hello, I have UFH set up with a HIU in my flat. My issue is that one zone (Bedroom 2) does not heat up. All other zones working and heating as expected. Have checked the relevant thermostat, as well as the electrical actuator for the specific zone. Both look ok Checked return pin valve -...
  5. N

    How to replace old 3/4 Radiator valves with 15mm TRV

    Hi There, I want to swap out my old valves for TRVs but the threads are different sizes, and I'm unsure how to resolve it. My current existing radiator valve setup is: The current valve has a 3/4" thread going to the radiator. I can't quite work out what's on the radiator side, but the...
  6. chris skeats

    URGENT Hi I am thinking to replace my ageing Alpha CD24R with a Bosch

    Hi I am thinking to replace my ageing Alpha CD24R with a Bosch equivalent, I have a few quotes which seemed fair, until today we had a company turned up, he really had a good look round. Far longer than the others, (one i had to send pictures ? And he quoted me the pics that I supplied?) He...
  7. B

    Replace Radiator in Kitchen

    Hi, I live in a bungalow and I am refitting my kitchen/diner. The existing radiator needs to be moved to the other end of the kitchen and replaced with a vertical radiator which I have just bought. I can do some DIY plumbing myself, but need some advice. I could reroute the pipes from the...
  8. P

    Replace ancient Honeywell mechanical thermostat with a Honeywell T3R

    I would like to replace my ancient Honeywell mechanical thermostat with a Honeywell T3R PROGRAMMABLE THERMOSTAT I have three wires in the old thermostat. Please see the first three photos. 1 Red 3 Yellow 2 Blue are these 1 Live 3 Live return (Switched) 2 Neutral Could I configure it as in...
  9. H

    Can I replace Honeywell cm921 with a cm61

    My old wireless thermostat cm921 is losing part of the screen could anyone tell me if a cm 61 would be a direct replacement and I would just need to bind it to my existing receiver. I know it’s an old thermostat but it’s working and it’s free. Thanks
  10. Crossfingers

    Can a DIYer replace an expansion vessel

    Hi Is it possible for a DIYer to replace an expansion vessel and hose? It's an external grant vortex boiler and from what I've seen online it looks simple enough
  11. M

    Replace Bathroom Suite (DIY)

    Hi All, I have a 2m x 2m bathroom suite which I'd like to completely change out myself. I'd be replacing the bathroom suite for like for like. I'm going to go for something like the following...
  12. A

    15+ year old Glo Worm back boiler repair or replace with a new Combi.

    So I've got a Glow Worm back boiler fronted by a gas fire, at least 15 years old probably a lot more. The water heating makes a row as there is a partial blockage in one of the pipes - this I believe to be resolvable with a power flush and pump replacement. The front fire is spilling fumes and...
  13. H

    How to replace outside stopcock in a rusty steel pipe

    What’s the correct way to replace a (jammed and leaking) stop-cock in an old and corroded ½ steel pipe without damaging the pipe? The pipe in question is a main water supply pipe for a house and dates from (I guess) the 1970s. It’s from a shared supply for myself and the neighbouring half dozen...
  14. parakeet

    One radiator won't turn off - should I replace valve?

    My kitchen radiator is filling with hot water despite my TRV being set to 0. It's blazing at maximum. This goes for the rad when I try two separate TRVs I have tried, which happen to be... Basic programmable Bluetooth one that uses a motorised push-pin. Old basic TRV with settings 0-5. On...
  15. I

    What parts do I need to buy to replace drain situation?

    What parts do I need to replace this 40mm setup? I'm thinking of cutting the pipe to the right and replace the rotten part with a flexible connection. The T goes into a ceramic drain pipe.
  16. I

    Qualification needed to replace an electric shower in a customers home

    As a plumber what qualification is needed to install a replacement electrical shower in a customers house?
  17. FrugalShaun

    Should I replace my conventional boiler?

    I'm sure this is an old question but here goes. I'm looking for some advice regarding switching from a conventional boiler to a combi. I moved into my current house about a year ago. It has a conventional boiler with a hot water tank. The boiler is Vitodens 100-W, which is a condenser boiler...
  18. old_gord

    Replace Stanley Oil Fired Cooker with Oil Boiler

    Hello we currently have an old Stanley range cooker in the kitchen and a back burner in the living room. There is also a hot water tank in the bathroom. The plan is to remove the cooker and plumb in a regular external oil boiler. Would it be fine to use the existing flow and return from the...
  19. A

    Looking to replace Honeywell Diverter Valve on pressurised system

    Hi The area is near Telford in Shropshire. I have a 25 year old system. A gas fired Rayburn heats hot water and CH. The Honeywell diverter valve (the silver box thingy) has failed on the CH side, but I still have hot water. I bought a replacement, the Honeywell bit, connected to the 3 way...
  20. diy_plumb

    Advice on draining system of bungalow to replace 3-port valve

    I am a DIY'er and I need to replace the 3-port valve of my bungalow. I am aware I could bung the F&E but I don't really want to chance this approach with the risk of water going everywhere, but I'd also rather not FULLY drain the heating system. Possibiy a dumb question but the 3-port valve is...

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