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    Sewer smells from loft conversion sink

    Hi all, diy homeowner here, we have a loft conversion (installed pre our occupation) there is an ensuite toilet and sink, the sink however seems to let through sewer gases and in not a small amount either! The soil stack vent terminates at the original roof height of the house so quite some...
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    Kitchen sink airlocked

    Hello, My one and half bowl kitchen sink drain seems to be airlocked or blocked, not sure. I've P traps installed, I've to constantly open air vent valve to let water drain. When I open the air valve water drain freely so may be it's not blocked but air locked? I'm attaching image. Any...
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    Can’t get drain assembly out of sink.

    Hi, I cannot get the sink assembly out of the sink. There is no nut underneath, it seems the top and bottom of the assembly screw together. It has been in there about 15years I reckon. Any help on how to unscrew it? There looks to be 4 small recesses inside that you could a tool into and try...
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    Different fittings and length on Kitchen sink waste strainer

    Had to replace my kitchen sink waste strainer and have struggled to find a direct replacement. The old fitting is plastic with a screw on top to tighten to the sink. The length is 60mm with a 45mm thread diameter which screws into existing pipework. I shopped around and managed to source a new...
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    Filter fit kitchen sink query

    Hi everyone, I want to purchase the following filter to put under my kitchen sink but am not sure if it will be able to fit the copper pipes as they may be too narrow for the fit. Any advice would be appreciated...
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    redo of newly installed kitchen sink and drain line

    Contractor sub installed my new single kitchen sink and garbage disposal wrong. Sub had a "blank slate" with this reno as I made the dining room into a new kitchen. With water running, water fills to top of interior of garbage disposal and then disposal never fully drains once water is turned...
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    Issue with sink and washing machine

    Hi all, so we've had to have our washer moved and a plumber installed it next to the sink. Since then the sink has made a gurgling noise whenever the washer is running, and I don't mean once or twice while it's draining, it's quite often and even when the bowl is actually spinning. The plughole...
    • Aaron Johnson
    • Thread
    • machine sink washing washing machine
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Plumbers Forums
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    Kitchen sink drains slow with Oateys sure vent

    Okay I'm not a plumber and I have those aav Oateys sure vent 20 DFUs and my kitchen won't drain hardly at all now and when I remove it u can hear air rushing in an the water flows great,, now my kitchen an laundry room are close together and above the laundry I see a roof vent, idk what steps to...
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    Fitting a shower in place of sink

    Bathroom is downstairs, combi boiler upstairs, in the bathroom their used to be a bidet, we are toying with the idea of moving the sink to where the bidet was as the piping is still there and then using the piping from the sink to fit a combi shower. Is this feasible?
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    Kitchen sink minefield

    Hello I'm going around in circles trying to find a new kitchen sink. We want a white one, ideally a more modern look like granite or composite than ceramic. When reading about Franke and peers composite sinks I read a lot of reviews suggesting they feel cheap and plasticky. So... 1) What...
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    How to remove semi pedestal to repair plumbing below sink

    Hi, bathroom sink with a semi-pedestal, has two screw covers on the side of the semi-pedestal unit, which I am having trouble removing but do not want to force. How to remove and put it back without damaging it? i.e. this -> https://www.idealstandard.lt/product-details/semi-pedestal/E0748.html
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    Need to install utility sink drain in this corner

    Really need help with this. This is my neighbor's Michigan basement. He is a WW2 vet and a great guy and I want to help him. Washing machine has been dumping into the cleanout for many years. Need to add a utility sink for washing machine discharge. How and where do I tie into the 4" main shown...
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    Stuck Nut on Widespread Sink Bathroom Faucet Handle -

    I'm a DIYer and I have a Widespread Bathroom sink that i'm working on. The cold water handle is loose and turns on top of the countertop. I've looked under the countertop and can see that the nut that is used to snug the fixture isn't all the way tight. The problem is there is water corrosion...
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    Remove sink waste stuck with silicone

    My bathroom was installed a few years ago and the sink waste has been glued in with silicone. Doesn't seem like just a bit, even the overflow holes are completely blocked with the stuff. It has become a bit corroded and I have a new one to put in but all the silicone means I can't get the old...
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    Belfast Sink Overflow

    Hi, Got a Shaws Belfast Sink (model so900010wh l) however I have no idea what connection to get for the overflow. Picture attached; kitchen fitter has already siliconed it in so not the best of angles. Any help greatly appreciated Thanks, Andy
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    Any suggestions as to why my sink is filling up quickly?

    I’ve recently fitted a new toilet/basin unit which seems to not allow the water from the basin to drain quick enough without it filling up even with no plug in. I have checked the waste pipe work which is clear of blockages, I’ve changed the trap in case the flow rate wasn’t enough but it still...
    • Thomasxox
    • Thread
    • filling sink
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Bathroom Advice
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    Under sink heater pressure

    Hello, First time posting here, I'm looking for some advice. Apologies in advance if I ask silly questions. I'm English but recently moved to Germany. We are living in the house of my girlfriend's late father. He was something of a dysfunctional alcoholic and the house is full of quirks and...
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    Need to install kitchen sink in bathroom

    Hi. I need to install a kitchen sink in a bathroom. I’d like to use a standard bathroom sink drain/stopper but the hole in the sink is too large. Is there some sort of oversized flange or similar I can use to reduce the size of the hole to accept the smaller drain? Thanks!
    • Billy Cova
    • Thread
    • bathroom install kitchen sink
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Plumbers Forums
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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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    Kitchen Sink Waste Overflow Connection

    Hi I was wondering if someone could please tell me how to connect the flex pipe from sink overflow drain in to waste trap below? It is the Cooke & Lewis Waste Kit ‘B’ If I can add pictures then I can show?
    • Mcknze21
    • Thread
    • connection kitchen overflow sink waste
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: UK Plumbers Forums

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