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  1. C

    Frequent radiator bleed required

    Apparent closed microbore CH system + inhibitor, but need to frequently bleed a radiator (output clean water).
  2. G

    No Hot Water

    Hi We've recently had an issue where our hot water was fluctuating hot to warm and occasionally cold. We got a Britsh Gas engineer out and he changed the heat exchange plate but noted that the main heat exchange had sediment in it also and said it would need replacing or maybe even just buy a...
  3. N

    dentist water main constantly spluttering

    thames water turned the water outside on tuesday night and ever since the the water main has been spluttering especially at the cold kitchen sink its on a combi system ?
  4. M

    Shower luke warm after turning the water on and off.

    Any ideas why a bar shower maybe running like warm after having turned the water on and off to do some other work? Thanks
  5. O

    Leaking water

    Bit of a weird one but here goes. Over the last week or so whenever anyone uses the shower or flushes the toilet, clean water leaks out the bottom of the patio door, about half a cupful onto the sill. Bathroom upstairs, all waste water/soil pipes run down centre of house then out through front...
  6. M

    Efficiency of air source heat pump water cylinders

    Does anyone know the efficiency levels of the unvented hot water cylinders with a heat pump on top with vents to get the air in to it. I think I'm correct in saying a normal direct unvented cylinder will be 1kw of electric to 1kw of heat
  7. R

    Limited hot water in winter

    Traditional 80s set up: Ideal classic gas boiler, hot water, tank separate pumps for CH and Hot water It all works just fine in the summer Come the winter I can get barely 2 - 3 inches of water in a bath before it goes tepid If I leave it for 5 minutes I can get a further inch maybe so it is...
  8. T

    Hot water on with heating yes or no

    Morning like some advice we have hot water tank k for hot water and boiler for heating we can set water or central heating on at different times via our hive app what's the best both together on timer or on separate times just not sure what's best for money and boiler usage
  9. T

    An Boiler be left on with water tuned off?

    I have a Worcester Greenstar boiler and would prefer to turn off the water supply to the house during 2-week absence. Is it safe to do this? Advice appreciated.
  10. T

    What plumbing tape is recommended for a copper waste water pipe

    Hi there, We have a leaking waste water pipe which our washing machine, boiler and dishwasher feed into. We are working on getting a plumber in to fix but it is taking a while because access is awkward. In the meantime, we're looking at using some tape to seal the leak but there are lots of...
  11. abc_plumb

    Biasi Riva Plus He 28C - No hot water

    Boiler: Biasi Riva Plus He 28C Erp GC: 47-583-42 Serial No: N056941117 Hi fellow engineers Need some help on this boiler please. Boiler works fine for central heating, but as soon as hot water is turned on, all the fault leds flash, middle red lock out led solid. There was another fault...
  12. M

    What is causing water hammer in my flat?

    Hello I wonder can anyone shed any light on what is becoming an annoying problem? I had a new stopcock installed in my second floor flat a year ago. This was intended to stop water hammer which had been taking place. However, recently the water hammer has returned and from what I can tell it...
  13. A

    F&e tank vent pipe pouring hot water

    Hi all I have an oil fired heating system open vent with an f&e tank we had some problems with air constantly getting into the radiators and one of them doesn’t work at all, the system is quite dirty and have now noticed everytime we use the boiler the vent on the f&e tank is pouring hot water...
  14. I

    Not much water from shower head but high pressure in tap

    Dear Professionals, could you please advise. I have standard mixer tap in my bath (its about 15 years old, i recently bought the house). The water comes out from tap itself in massive amounts, bath can be filled in 3min, same if i unscrew shower hose - the water will shoot up very high, however...
  15. D

    Plastic hot water connection. Which compound to use??

    Hi, I have a leak on the hot water inlet of my concealed Aqualisa Gainsborough shower. I have stripped it back and with the hot water feed on I can see the drip appear at the bottom of the plastic screw fitting. I want to ensure that when I re-tile it, I won't have the same problem in the...
  16. M

    Heat pump hot water cylinders

    Has anyone fit the hot water cylinders with a little heat pump on the top that has ducts to bring inside and outside air in to the unit. Piping up wise is it just the same as a normal direct cylinder?
  17. P

    water pressure problem, unvented system

    I'm trying to sort out a problem with low water pressure at my elderly parent's house where they have an unvented system. I got a plumber in about a month ago who repressurised the system, after which it seemed better. However there still seems to be a problem, which is most noticeable with the...
  18. T

    Water appearing in washing machine when run kitchen taps

    Hi there! When I run hot or cold kitchen tap, clean transparent water slowly appears in washing machine - this water smells - have to scoop it out! Not sure if issue is installation - washing machine is sited not far from sink (live in flat and kitchen small). Here is a picture of the piping...
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    • Thread
    • kitchen machine taps washing washing machine water
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: DIY Plumbing Advice
  19. K

    Seeping pipe connection to Loft Cold water

    Had a problem with hammering noise coming from pipes (triggered by hot water, though it could be eased if you put the cold water on). Went through everything i could, checking joists etc. Problem appeared to be the ballcock in the loft cold water tank. Ive replaced it but for the life of me i...
  20. I

    Water hammer/noise from pipework at night?

    I attended a Job where the customers complained about noisy pipes more often late at night bur sometimes in the day. While I was there, there was no issue but the combi boiler was set to preheat and they said they usually put the washing machine on late at night. With their permission I turned...

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