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  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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
  4. 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...
  5. 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
  6. 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...
  7. 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.
  8. D

    Which flexi hose for new bath taps?

    Hi, I'm installing new combi taps on my bath Swirl Period Deck-Mounted Lever Bath/Shower Mixer Tap | Bath Taps | NoLinkingToThis Would this flexi hose be suitable - the inlet pipe is 21mm Flexible Hose with Valve 22mm x ¾ cheers Brendan
  9. J

    What's the best tap spanner for individual taps...?

    I've an old 'Shetack' spanner which I've never used for years, also got a 1/2 & 3/4 Monument 'hook' jaw spanner which is badly worn and slips. According to Monument you can't get replacement 'hooks'. I've also got a Rothenberger telescopic version which I've found useless except being spring...
  10. F

    Water Fall wall mounted taps - are they all the same but rebranded?

    Hi, I am about to buy a wall mounted water fall basin tap, and a builder warned me to be careful as a lot of them are "very low quality" and he's had to replace quite a few. Not sure how correct he is, but I shopped around and saw many different sellers on amazon, ebay and various online shops...
  11. L

    Old 70s taps not standard fixing

    Hi there, I live in an old 70s council block and I have been told that these taps are the original fixings. They are leaking so I assume a washer needs to be replaced but my plumber said it can't be done with this type and we need to replace the taps completely which would require ripping out...
  12. R

    Hot water in shower not working but taps in sink fine

    hi all I have an issue with the hot water in my shower that you can hopefully help me with. Back story I recently drained my system in attempt to clear what I thought was sludge in the radiators ( another story ) after I filled the system back up I can’t get constant hot water in the shower ...
  13. J

    Difference between ceramic cartridge and check valve taps

    Hi I'm buying a new kitchen mixer tap, and I've found two with the exact same specs, brand and price, other than one having a 'ceramic cartridge' and the other having a 'check valve'. What's the difference between the two, and which would be preferable? Thanks for any replies
  14. D

    Lost water pressure in all my taps

    Hi. Some advice, please. I've lost water pressure in all the taps in my flat. There is still some running water, but not enough for the boiler to kick in and heat it (it's probably lost around 2/3rds pressure). At first, it went away for a few hours, came back again for a few hours, went away...
  15. M

    Advice Needed! Water Pressure/ Taps

    Hello - wondering if anyone might have any ideas as to the cause of the following. Water is coming through our taps when the taps are turned off - the only way to stop the water is to turn the stop tap off from the main. The water leak is accompanied by a loud rattle/ droning noise and hammer...
  16. O

    Gravity fed hot & cold taps - pressure the same??

    Hi everyone, My first post here! :).... Let me start by saying I am not a registered plumber, but I am an experienced DIY enthusiast, with many successful plumbing projects behind me and keen to learn. I have a fairly basic question - hoping you can help; I am currently doing work at a flat...
  17. D

    Hudson Reed 4 hole bath taps??

    Ok so I have bought these taps for my new bathroom and when I went to fit them earlier they came with no instructions and didn’t come with the fittings to connect the taps to the spout, if you can see the pic I just want 125mm between each bath hole, I’m stumped because I’m not sure how far...
  18. D

    3 bed bungalow, Glow worm 125 electronic combi , heating excellent, taps temp rubbish,

    Hi folks, I recently moved into this bungalow and am not at all happy with the boiler, which is situated in the garage. Every morning I have to run off 3/4 of a bucket of water before any hot water arrives and even then it's not very warm I have to boil a kettle to wash the dishes. Kitchen and...
  19. B

    Modern mixer taps are restricting the flow of hot water

    Hi, can anyone give advice, My mixer taps are only giving warm water even when turned on full blast ( the hot is in the pipe), my wife needs to wash up and have a hot bath!!!
  20. W

    How do you change washer in these taps?

    And is it a standard 1/2" rubber tap washer needed? Thanks

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