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  1. A

    Daft question - lining up towel rail valves?

    Hi folks, Installing a new towel rail and it has two valves at the bottom that screw up into the towel rail with 90 degree valve taps on them, when I ptfe and tighten them it all works fine, they just reach fully tightened position at wonky directions. How can I ensure they tighten at nice 90...
  2. R

    Complete newbie, valves.

    Hi all, completely new here and to plumbing. I moved out had a washing machine delivery today including installation, but the guy said that the valve under my sink was missing a handle and that I should get it replaced before getting the washing machine installed. He also mentioned that i needed...
  3. Scott_D

    Honeywell 2 port valves ££

    Anyone got an up coming job and need any? Got a few new in boxes to sell or swap Any interest before they go on ebay?
  4. N

    Best quality manifold and valves

    I need to replace two 17 year old 9 port underfloor manifolds and valves, can anyone recommend the best quality make ? Not too concerned about the price, I want good quality-Thanks, Nick
  5. W

    Anyone ever change works of gate valves?

    If so, how often do you find your replacement is compatible with the original? Are there different brands that vary enough that having one of a each/a few raises chances of success a lot? If so which ones? Cheers
  6. J

    Direction arrow on isolation valves.

    Hi. Can someone explain in detail which direction the arrow should face. In our house we have taps/toilets with arrows facing towards the appliance and some the opposite direction. I thought it has to face the direction of flow. Is that correct? If do, does that mean if placing an isolation...
  7. GrumpyGrampa

    Isolating valves - why the big difference in price?

    I'm not a plumber. I know the answer may well be "quality" but can you professionals explain why? I attach links to two 15 mm isolating valves from Screwfix. I've used ones from the 10 pack often enough but they occasionally "weep" when turned on/off. The pack of 10 costs £9.79 and a pack of...
  8. K

    Since GSH been installed I’ve had 4 leeks. Boiler moved, valves put in the wrong way.

    please can someone help me a little. I am a council tennant and was placed on a scheme that involves getting GSH installed, first of all the contract manager came in and we agreed that the boiler be put in the kitchen however on the day if install the put the boiler in my sons room, later that...
  9. T

    Gate Valves turning - or are they balls?

    hi, Well that’s the new pump and gate valves in. These are the valves Pegler Pump Valves 22mm x 1½ Should they just be turned 90 deg? Or open them until they stop? Many thanks!
  10. C

    Help identifying Valves

    Hi, Could someone confirm what this fitting is? An Isolating valve or a Check valve? Inked IMG 0919 LI valve Also whats going on here. This is under a bathroom wash hand basin but seems to have a drinking water supply connection coming off it? Does this mean that the bathroom cold supply is...

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