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SSudburys replied to the thread How do i remove this shower!?.Ahhh I see. So undoing the fixer that holds the riser to the wall should help it come free from the valve at the bottom. I'm guessing I'll need to remove the 2 cartridges (revealed after removing the 2 handles) before the unit comes...
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Help changing BDR91 to Hive..L and n to L and n on new reciever A to 1 B to 2 -
ShaunCorbs replied to the thread UK Riello oil burner adjustment – slight unburnt fuel smell – any advice?.Needs to be set up correctly as there variable output On the older boiler there won’t be a flue port as you tend not to go off that
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread How do i remove this shower!?.Yes that needs undoing No it’s not a loose nut so your undoing the threads and forcing the extra up or the valve down hence why it gets tight
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SSudburys replied to the thread How do i remove this shower!?.The high up mount that holds it to the wall? I haven't undone it but the riser twists within it, I still can't get it to lift of the valve though. I'm thinking the screw connection on top of the valve should come completely free and...
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread How do i remove this shower!?.Have you undone the top mount for the riser rail etc ?
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SHi all, would appreciate a little advice... I need to replace this shower as I believe the mixer is broken and is allowing the cold feed to over power and dilute the hot feed, which affects the rest of the house. I don't think it is a...
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RRiello user posted the thread UK Riello oil burner adjustment – slight unburnt fuel smell – any advice? in Oil and Solid Fuel Forum.Hi – I have a Perrymatic Jetstream Mk III 95/120 about 40 years old which is still working fine. I had the Riello R40 G5 burner unit replaced about 4 years ago. However, in the last few months I have noticed an occasional smell of...
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Cutting copper piping square.Bi metal one eg https://amzn.eu/d/6hkTcfM Depending on your multi tool
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Is Shower Power Booster Pump from plumhq the only solution?.Why not just design the system properly eg boost the mains of water board / supplier can’t do anything there end Eg dab easy system or a scuba tank etc
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Cutting copper piping square.Multi tool and practice don’t push my advice is eg if you push the blade tends to rise eg ends up higher at the back
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TTonyhackney replied to the thread Is Shower Power Booster Pump from plumhq the only solution?.I've decided to have one shower on megaflo with shower mixer and the other from cold mains with an added small shower power booster that would go on only if needed automatically. I just need a good shower mixer that works well at...
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TTonyhackney replied to the thread Is Shower Power Booster Pump from plumhq the only solution?.I'll doublecheck but should be fine thanks as 4 storeys 10 bedroom. Thanks anyway any advice is welcome.
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TTonyhackney replied to the thread Is Shower Power Booster Pump from plumhq the only solution?.Hi Guys, both showers have their own 10mm2 cable, Rcd' setc... The problem and the question is about water pressure. I think that my only solution is a 25-gallon cold water tank with 2 outlets and two pumps so isolated from mains pressure.
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MMA8888 replied to the thread How to seal / flood proof a subfloor gas pipe inlet sleeve.Thanks - photo attached (didn’t have it last night when posting)
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TTonyhackney posted the thread Is Shower Power Booster Pump from plumhq the only solution? in UK Plumbers Forums.Hi guys I ambuilding 2 ensuite bathrooms next to each other in my house with 9.5kw electric showers. The pressure isn't more than 2 bar and will have sinks and toilets in both ensuite. When people open the tap on one floor it aready...
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RRBG replied to the thread Bathroom basin taps advice.I don't think you will get a tap with controls that goes inside that basin..you would have to change the basin or get a tap with a longer spout so that it goes further into / across the basin. I have found this even with taps and basins...
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RRBG replied to the thread Solvent Weld minimum distance.Do you mean something like you have a T and then a short distance away you have an elbow for example. So fitting / joint....bit of pipe fitting / joint? No there isn't as far as i know. Distances matter for pipe clipping (distance...
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RRBG replied to the thread Freezing Pipes – Worth It?.Hello, I have tried the freeze spray in a can with varying results. It may just be me but I don't really get on with them or trust them to be honest. I haven't tried an electric freezing kit as they are expensive to hire and even more...
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Hi all, I’m William, a plumber from Edinburgh. I’ve mostly been working on domestic jobs—general plumbing, repairs, and maintenance. Just wondering what everyone’s thoughts are on pipe freezing kits. I’ve used one or two before, but... -
MMA8888 posted the thread How to seal / flood proof a subfloor gas pipe inlet sleeve in Gas Engineers Forum.Hello, We’re renovating our new home which is near a river. While it hasn't flooded for 50 years, we are putting in place flood resilience features while we have the chance (a sump, french drain, repointing subfloor joints etc). One...
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Mmmirza replied to the thread Vaillant EcoFIT pure leaking water from behind condensation trap.hi did you find out what caused this? as ive got same problem - would like to know before i call out heating engineer
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Monobloc flexi connector.Yes
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread What new boiler system to buy.Baxi platinum compact 10 year warranty provided it’s serviced
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Ccjg replied to the thread What new boiler system to buy.my baxi is 10yrs old and not missed a heart beat ..just serviced every 2 yrs now.
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CCan a double oring monobloc flexi tap connector replace a single oring connector of the same size?
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Foghorn(?) noise from recently serviced boiler.Pressure vessel not set to the mains pressure You can try removing the dust cap and depressing the shrader valve for a mil second eg release some air and see if it changes etc
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread What sort of price should I be paying to install a kickboard or plinth radiator and auto bypass valve?.£200-£300
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BBrian27% replied to the thread Refill valve not working..Hello Rtplumb. Thanks for vid. That’s the part I’ve replaced. Now the water won’t flow into the cistern. Was trying to get cap of to see if something inside is wrong. But can’t get in to get it of. Thanks again.
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