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    Soil pipe to sink fitting?

    Morning, sorry for such a basic question but I I don't know what fitting to use! I have a fitted toilet which is being removed and a small kitchen sink being put in place. The soil pipe is coming out of the wall horizontally. I'm used to a boss fitting but I need to blank this? I saw a fitting...
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    Kitchen sink leak

    Hi all, Noticed a leak that comes from the side drainage, not the main part of the sink. Hopefully pictures make it clear. Is this a fix I can do myself, e.g. with sealant? Or will this need new parts/plumber intervention? Thanks as always for your help. Martin.
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    Smell from sink bowl and a half despite putting in new traps and anti syphon??

    Hi all, my wife is going crazy over the smell from the kitchen sink...typical drain smell!. Got bowl and a half in the kitchen, smell comes up from the half bowl when using the main bowl or vice versa. Decided to strip out all the waste from under sink and put new fittings pipework in. Also...
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    smell coming from plumbing underneath my kitchen sink.

    I live in pattaya, thailand. just moved into a condo. a few days after moving in, I started smelling sewer gas coming from underneath my kitchen sink. I asked the landlord to fix it. but he has ignored me for a week now. so, I'm thinking I need to resolve this myself or move out. mind you...
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    high neck swirl monobloc tap assembly to my kitchen sink. All is well hot water comes out as a jet. Is this norm?

    I purchased and fitted a Swirl high neck monobloc assembly in my kitchen,all is well. However the hot water comes out as a jet. Is this normal?
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    Help -What is easiest option to fit double waste under sink ??

    Hi All Attempted to fit a double waste outlet today (w/machine and dishwasher) but failed. I purchase this from screwfix presuming i could i just swap/convert the current single hose outlet to a double but when i tried i realised it was for 40mm pipe/compression fitting and i could not just...
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    Gurgling sink

    Hi, I hope someone will be able to help me with this. I recently had my bathroom redone, and there have been a few problems with it. One of the issues is gurgling when the sink drains. It sounds like a 6 pint bottle of milk is being emptied a few seconds after the tap is shut off. It’s quite...
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    Bathroom Sink Coupler Down Pipe Issue

    Excuse me for my lack of knowledge in this but i'm a first time buyer so this is all very new to me. Last month i moved into a property in SE London which seems to have developed a bit of an issue since the weekend. The back of the bathroom sink isn't connected properly - as you can see in the...
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    Shower runs cold when kitchen sink hot is used

    Came across a tricky job last Friday.gravity fed vented hot water cylinder that is pumped via twin impeller pump.also cold from tank is pumped with same pump.pump is upstairs.feed for bar mixer shower pipes go up into loft and drop down into the shower area.cylinder up stairs.would shower run...
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    Help locating a rectangular waste trap for kitchen sink?

    Hi all, I am hoping someone can advise on this.....bought a 1.5 bowl sink a while ago from B&Q but never got around to fitting it. Now decided to fit it in my utility room but upon having a look at it the smaller of the two bowls appears to have a rectangular slotted waste exit in the bottom as...
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    How to install hot and cold water to sink valve

    Hi folks, Newbie here. I'm having trouble connecting the washing machine hot and cold water valve to the below sink. As you can see in the picture, the valve is already connected to the sink above it. I would like to confirm whether I need to unbolt the below hex cap so that I can connect the...
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    Help with under bathroom sink pipe work

    I have tried to unblock my bathroom sink and managed to undo the u bend pipe and clear any blockage inside. But there is still a blockage in the pipe leading out of the wall but I can’t see anyway to undo this section. Please advise ASAP. Thank you.
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    Where can I find a 1922 Crane Sink Drain

    I have obtained a 1922 Crane Drainboard Sink and am looking for the sink drain assembly, retaining nut, strainer, or replacement. I have attached photos of the sink and drain and greatly appreciate any assistance.
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    Shower/ Sink very slow to drain to macerator

    I have a macerator which does a toilet, sink and shower in our basement, it has worked fine for 2 years then water started backing up into shower tray so I took the macerator out (3 hr job due to location) and the non-return valve had come a bit loose. Repaired that, gave it a good clean out...
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    A new view on toilet water usage, artistic toilet sink

    Hi all, I am redoing a toilet. I would like, as you flush the toilet, to use the water that refills the reservoir to go to a little sink first where you can wash your hands before that water fills the reservoir. I do not wish for a faucet on that sink, just a pipe. The water leaving the sink...
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    Sink basin waste fall advice

    Hi I am trying to figure out my bathroom sink waste problem Renovating the bathroom and the wife wants the sink the opposite side of the room. The stack is in the opposite corner the only way I can get to it is through 2 joists that have already been cut for the old shower waste. If I do this my...
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    Gurgling Sink with New Washing Machine

    Hi All, Had to replace our integrated washing over the weekend, almost a straight swap except for hinge position on cupboard door (nightmare!). Now when the washing machine is draining we are getting a gurgling sound from the sink. The washing machine is slightly bigger so maybe have a...
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    Tap Connection Centres 200mm bathroom sink

    I have a traditional British bathroom sink with 2 separate taps for cold and hot water. I need a bridge mixer tap for it. The problem is I only seem to find ones with 180mm tap connection centres, while mine needs 200mm. IS there hope?
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    Newbie. How can I fit this basin waste to the trap. The trap is only slightly lower than the sink

    The Waste is slightly higher than the trap, I've been advised to use the flexi fitting but it leaks and doesn't look strong enough especially as water remains in the pipe. I would call a plumber, but I know its a simple solution.. for someone! I'm a total newbie so advice would be great! Also...
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    Pipework under sink and bathroom basin with pics query

    Hi everyone, I took pictures to better illustrate my questions and hope it helps. The hot water pipe under the sink (top pipe) has a valve on it with the number 15 on it and the cold pipe (under top pipe) has a stopcock which stops the water coming into the kitchen sink. Does the cold pipe...

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