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  1. M

    Kitchen Mixer taps dripping

    Posted in the shower forum and the advice I got was excellent so hoping it's the same for my tap problem I have mixer taps in the kitchen which had a drip now is a small constant flow of water. I've tried undoing the stem and pulling it out and there is no chance it will come out. I was...
  2. D

    New system. Noisy taps.

    Hi, I’m renovating my house and a completely new plumbing system is being installed. New combi boiler, new pipe work, new everything. All is installed (except kitchen area) and the boiler is to be fired up for the first time on Friday. Problem is the taps are very noisy, as are the pipes when...
  3. A

    Hot water from all taps except kitchen cold.

    Hi, I have been asked to look at a Ln issue this evening. Customer said she has hot water coming from all cold taps as well as the hot taps. Except the kitchen cold tap-this is fine. Ive asked if she has had any work done recently and she said something about a new boiler but she is elderly...
  4. D

    Banging expansion vessel when turning on taps

    Hi, had a new pressurised system put in about a year ago...long long story bu the guy whom put it in does not have the greatest aftercare available...lets leave it at that! Anyway, all is working fine with the exception of when the taps have not been used for a short while, if you turn them on...
  5. O

    Unvented system noise on running taps

    Hi, I have had a new unvented system installed. When the hot water has been heating up for some time and I turn on the taps or the shower I get a loud noise lasting a few seconds from the cupboard where the tank is. If I turn the taps off again soon afterwards I get a similar noise. This only...
  6. A

    Replacing basin taps.

    Hi I've got a couple of Basin taps to replace, once again they are old 1970's taps. I've never replaced basin taps before. I've got a basin wrench, I'm presuming you undo the holding nut, then undo the nut from the pipe to the tap thread. Then take the tap out, do I have to put anything on the...
  7. G

    Inline pipe valve/taps dripping after turning off and back on

    I’ve recently moved into an old house and I’ve just replaced the immersion heater in a copper cylinder. The problem is that, to stop the tank from refilling I turned off two pipe valves (not knowing which did what) and now I’ve truned them back on they’re both dripping. How do I stop the...
  8. king of pipes

    Free standing bath taps

    Any of you come across this problem something is not right here ? Cheers kop
  9. C

    Rebuild of old taps - can I still get this part and what is it?

    Hi Rebuilding some old kitchen taps but cannot ID the part in the end of the spout. They have broken and I need replacements, anyone help?
  10. G

    Looking for mixer taps with shower attachment unusual size.

    Hi I am reusing an old cast iron bath but when measuring the distance bettween center of tap holes the results came out 7.5 inch (190mm). I notice all the mixers with attachments are usually 180mm so will I just have to settle on single taps or can I buy 190mm mixers?
  11. W

    Slow water from upstairs taps

    Hi all...new member here, hoping someone can help! I have slow running water from my upstairs taps. The house is a 1980s build with a cold water tank in the loft. I have had this problem several times and am able to cure it by connecting a hose to the tap and sending mains pressure back up...
  12. J

    Loud metal clunking sound after turning off taps/ after toilet stops filling

    Dear All, After turning off taps or after the toilet completes filling the cistern, there is a loud metal clunking sound coming from pipework. I have drained all the water from the pipes twice to get rid of water hammer. This helped stop the sound for a few weeks but the sound always came...
  13. P

    Neighbours taps slam my pipes

    Every time the neighbours use their water it vibrates and visibly shakes mine causing a slam when they shut off . Shared mains with separate internal stopcock . Is this usual? Any solution to prevent this? Driving me potty Thanks
  14. M

    Poor flow/pressure from all taps and showers

    I have a system boiler and have recently had some building work completed which required the mains and the kitchen supplies to be moved. The plumber that carried out the work advised that he has replaced like for like with the pipe work so that should no cause any issue. Of late the...
  15. S

    Water Flow dramatically changed taps full of blue plastic HELP

    Hi, Home had VERY low water pressure or flow before. Had a pipe or joint burst where our feed comes into the house, via old iron pipework. We got someone out to fix it. They found a rubber washer jammed inside a plastic joint where the iron or lead pipe from outside met the copper pipes below...
  16. S

    Backflow prevention on mixer taps

    Hey guys, I’m not completely up to speed on water regs, but what type of check valve has to be fitted on mixer taps that mix in the spout? Double or single? Thanks in advance
  17. C

    black specs from taps in water

    Hi all, I have a standard condensing boiler fitted in 2013, BG 330+ I think. Trouble is dirty water is coming out of taps in bathroom. Small little black flecks. Also since this boiler was installed I've become disabled and also looking to get it changed to a combi for instant hot water what...
  18. R

    Plastic tap indices for metal taps (Ideal Standard)

    I've just been replacing the ceramic valves in our bathroom taps and the little plastic indices have broken so I'd like to know where I can get replacements that don't cost silly money, if anyone knows a place. I tried Ideal Standard and they want a stupid amount for two little plastic bungs. I...
    • Robert Tyrrell
    • Thread
    • ideal plastic taps
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Plumbers Forums
  19. R

    Oil Combi - no hot water to taps

    Hi again, My old combi boiler (Boulter Buderus Camray 5) has the central heating working OK following recent attention. However, now the water to the taps and showers only runs lukewarm for a few seconds then goes cold. The burner kicks in and the 'clicking' and flow light seems to activate as...
  20. P

    Identify these taps Please.

    Can anyone identify these taps? They are leaking and I can find no way to get at the cartridge. There are no grub screws. The pix show the whole kit plus 2 closeups 1 with the rear collar slipped off. Thanks in advance.

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