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    Replacing Drayton SM1 with LP711

    Hello I'm new here so I hope this is in the correct section. I'm looking to replace my very old Drayton SM1 mech timer with a Drayton LP711. Would anyone know is the back plate wiring exactly the same is it a straight swap or do I need to change anything.?? Thanks.
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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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    Leak since replacing aerator

    I have a pedestal sink. The female aerator was clogged. I bought another one. Screwed it in tight and immediately it started leaking behind the sink. I took it off and ran the water without the aerator and it did not leak. The new aerator is the same diameter but just slightly shorter. Is it the...
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    Replacing entire filling loop on Vaillant EcoTec Pro 28

    Hi all, I think has been discussed before but I don't think I've seen a clear answer. We have the Vaillant boiler as above and the filling loop has started to leak from around the olive joint on the cold water side. I would like to replace the whole loop, flexi, taps and the valves etc. I can...
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    Replacing gas hob with existing cooker hood inside hot zone

    Hi, my gas hob needs replacing but I'm told first the existing cooker hood must be raised as it's 70cm instead of 75cm above gas hob as per new regulations. Is that right?
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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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    Replacing radiator with towel rail - help needed

    Morning all. Wondering if you can help. I'm re-doing my bathroom and thought I'd replace the radiator with a towel rail. The plastic pipes seem to be speedfit (or similar). I can't see a brand on them and they say 15mm (but they're clearly 10mm). The current pipes won't stretch to the new...
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    Replacing DT10RF Optimising Programmer that's faulty

    Hi My 8 year old DT10RF's screen is failing and becoming difficult to read. My 8 year old boiler is a Worcester Bosch Greenstar 34CDi Classic. I have been thinking of replacing with a wifi controller that I can use over the internet and smart radiator thermostats (Smart TRVs). Is this...
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    Replacing Toilet flush valve

    Hi I'm trying to replace a bottom entry toilet flush valve - but having problems with tight access and in particular having problems loosening the bolt to get rid of the plastic that remains of the existing valve - see photo attached. I don't seem to have enough room to get spanner or wrenches...
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    Replacing pop up plug and waste in bath. No screw to remove drain cover from plug hole.

    Hi, the pop up plug system has broken and needs replacing. I would like to replace the whole lot. My issue is trying to remove the waste drain cover from the bath isn't what I'm expecting. There is no screw holding the trap to the plug section in the bath. As the bath is fiberglass, I don't want...
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    What are my options replacing toilet with waste pipe in floor?

    A few years ago I had to replace my old, 1960's downstairs loo as it had a crack in it. I was told that, because the waste pipe went down into a hole in the concrete floor and because of the distance of that hole from the back wall (20cm), I'd need a loo with a concealed cistern in a large...
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    Replacing Shower Diverter Valve / 15mm to 1/2" BSP fittings

    Afternoon, all. Currently have proprietary diverter valve on shower riser with handheld outlet standard 1/2" BSP male and inlet also 1/2" BSP male. The outlet to overhead shower is custom female fitting and feeds a larger diameter chrome covered plastic pipe feeding large and inefficient...
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    Replacing bath with a shower

    I want to replace a bath with a shower. Water pressure is low so will need a negative head pump. Access to the existing hot water tank and cold water header tank is very difficult from the bathroom in question (without a major bit of work). Questions are: 1) Can I use the hot water input for the...
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    Replacing ch diaphragm on Baxi 105E

    Hi I have just bought the kit to replace the CH diaphragm as the pin is not going all the way back. When I look to get in to do it there is no space to get spanner’s, screwdrivers in etc. It is all blocked by the DHW diverter, pipes and wires. Any advise on how best to get access? many thanks Paul
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    Cistern needs replacing but on inspection looks like a bigger problem...

    The other day I tried flushing one of the toilets in our house, but the handle went straight down and I heard the sound of plastic breaking. Part of the 3 piece cistern had somehow become detached from a groove lock holding it in place. The action of turning the flush handle sharply managed to...
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    Do all my inserts need replacing?

    Hi all The other day a pipe had burst in the bathroom under the floorboards due to one of the caps (not sure of the actual technical name) falling off. This completely flooded our downstairs. The plumber said it was due to cheap inserts being used. So my question is, should we have a plumber...
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    logic combi 30 replacing bath tap

    Hi, I need to replace a bath tap but the taps don't have any shut-off valves, I can do the cold water but not certain how to do the hot. My boiler is a logic combi 30 pressurised system, how do I stop the water from flowing while I replace and will I need to fill the system again. Thanks
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    Does my gas cooker burner need replacing

    Hi, I have 15 year old Cannon Caniston gas cooker and when I turn the tap for the biggest burner full on it burns as if it was only half on, this has happened over time. I have checked the flexible hose is not kinked and the gas at the main is fully on, the other burners seem to be ok. I cleaned...
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    Replacing combination valve megaflo

    I’ve been quoted £330 for the above work to be carried out - is this in the right ball park?
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    Replacing "short wire" in immersion heater

    Hi, This morning, I found that my immersion heater had stopped working. The short wire that runs from the thermostat to the live terminal of the heater had fried (or at least its insulation did) and disconnected from the terminal pin. Although I've scavenged a replacement wire from an old...

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