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Leaking shower valve set I have a dripping shower valve. I have take away the face plate and at a complete loss at what to do. There's currently a bag sitting over it which isnt pleasing the family. Any guidance appreciated.

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This is an RSS feed of thread: Saying hello to all on plumbers forum

Content of the thread: Job opportunity
Hi Everyone,
Not used this platform before, but thought worth a try, I have a bathroom distribution company in Langley, Slough and we are looking for a ex plumber or showroom experienced individual who is looking for a career change, we have an opportunity in the company for a technician representative who can help our customers over the phone with plumbing issues they may need help...

 

This is an RSS feed of thread: Are these Amazon Plumbing Tools - Any good?

Content of the thread:

Amazon.co.uk: : DIY & Tools ​

Online shopping for from a great selection at DIY & Tools Store.
www.amazon.co.uk

Seem to be quite a few offers on tools here but are they any good?

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This is an RSS feed of thread: Is there a flexible pipe suitable for a secondary hot water circulatory system?

Content of the thread: I'd be grateful for some advice please.
I'm doing a stable conversion which requires a secondary circulatory system. The plumber (yes, he is qualified) initially didn't realise this and when questioned, didn't actually appear to know what a secondary system was! He did come back to install one though, but I've now discovered (just in time before the ceilings...

 

This is an RSS feed of thread: Underfloor heat pipe specification and pipe centres and radius bends.

Content of the thread: In my attempt to future proof my underfloor heating design to maximise the heat output at the lowest possible mean water temperature, I am planning pipe 16mm dia pipe centres at 133mm governed by the nature of the installation (3 pipes per space between floor supports at 400 mm ctrs. - Serpentine layout.
I would welcome any advice on the best possible pipe spec or...

 

This is an RSS feed of thread: Saying hello to all on plumbers forum

Content of the thread: Hi Everyone, I'm a DIYer that's do e basic plumbing (replaced a couple of bathrooms) but nothing complicated. Looking to get advice on a pump for domestic gravity fed hot water in the house but will create separate post later.

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This is an RSS feed of thread: Obstructed pipe q can I Reposition toilet pipe

Content of the thread: Hi
I have a problem about waste pipe positioned over the front door
A bathroom was turned into a 3rd bedroom. The toilet and sink was moved to a storage room just behind the 3rd bedroom. The waste pipes were put under the floor. Everything works fine but the customer wants the waste pipe to be lifted above the decorative plaster .
I’ve been advised that is not possible as the waste needs to...

 

This is an RSS feed of thread: Pura shower head - too much weight for a tiny thread

Content of the thread: Hi there,

Hopefully someone will be able to help me…..

I have what I believe is a pura shower arm which has recent started leaking from the fitting which is really no wonder when you compare the weight of the shower arm (let alone the additional weight of the shower head) to the tiny female thread within the arm- please see photos.

I am looking to obviously stop the leak but when...

 

This is an RSS feed of thread: Damped oil pump pressure gauge recommendation

Content of the thread: I have 2 oil pump pressure gauges, a Nu-Way un-damped one that I have had for well over 30 yrs and no name brand that the glycerine is going white and leaking. Can anyone recommend a good damped one. Ta

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This is an RSS feed of thread: Can I move toilet waste pipe above decorative moulding outside front door

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Hi
I have a problem about waste pipe positioned over the front door
A bathroom was turned into a 3rd bedroom. The toilet and sink was moved to a storage room just behind the 3rd bedroom. The waste pipes were put under the floor. Everything works fine but the customer wants the waste pipe to be...

 

This is an RSS feed of thread: Replacement Diverter valve for obsolete tap

Content of the thread: Hi,
I have a Bristan Matrix Bath Shower Mixer Tap, the diverter valve has been temperamental for some time and has finally failed with a split rubber washer. The tap is obsolete and spares are no longer available.
(I have contacted Bristan.)
The bath is built in and access to the tap is not possible without a lot of dismantling.

Does anyone recognise the washer, (dimensions are...

 

This is an RSS feed of thread: Changing from system to combi boiler with under floor pipework.

Content of the thread: Wondering should i change a system boiler with a combi if I have underfloor pipes in a single storey 2 bed 90s bungalow There are only 9 bungalows in the close and I was told 2 of these had leaks in floor when they changed to a combi by a neighbor. He said as he was an engineer he would not advise the change as it was something to do with the different pressures the boilers...

 

This is an RSS feed of thread: Great to be with the plumbing gurus here. you're awesome

Content of the thread: Hi guys. Feels good to be here. Can’t wait to learn and share my experience

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This is an RSS feed of thread: Does anyone have any idea how to purchase FM MATTSSON parts in the uk?

Content of the thread: Hi all. I work doing maintenance at a student accomodation village and we have a large number of mixer showers with valves by FM MATTSSON. They are a swedish company.
I am particularly looking for spares for the on/off valve.

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This is an RSS feed of thread: Qualified Trainee / Improver Seeks Start

Content of the thread: Hi - I am looking to return back to the industry. I completed a three year adult apprenticeship having qualified with the City & Guilds Level 2 and the NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing & Heating. I have three years experience. I am based in Carshalton in Surrey / Greater London. I want to get back into the trade but finding positions in proving to be difficult. Due to covid bereavement i left the firm I...

 

This is an RSS feed of thread: Qualified Trainee / Improver Seeks Start

Content of the thread: Hi - I am looking to return back to the industry. I completed a three year adult apprenticeship having qualified with the City & Guilds Level 2 and the NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing & Heating. I have three years experience. I am based in Carshalton in Surrey / Greater London. I want to get back into the trade but finding positions is proving to be difficult. Due to covid bereavement i left the firm I...

 

This is an RSS feed of thread: First post that is required to maintain account

Content of the thread: Hi
Newbie here just wanting to learn from everyone here
Thanks

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This is an RSS feed of thread: Alternative to Everbuild Plumbers Gold?

Content of the thread: Can anyone recommend an alternative to Everbuild Plumbers Gold? I have always used this with great success, but the latest tube doesn't seem to work as well as previous tubes. Have the changed the formula when they moved from black tube to a grey tube?

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This is an RSS feed of thread: Heat Exchanger with AGA and heat pump

Content of the thread: Hi All I have a client asking whether they can still use the AGA to heat rads once the air source heat pump is in. I think it is possible using a heat exchanger so the low pressure AGA and high pressure heat pump systems don't connect. I've seen it done on biomass systems but wonder what the implications are with heat pump legislation

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This is an RSS feed of thread: Anyone done the heat geeks online courses?

Content of the thread: Has anyone done the online heat geeks training? I believe you get a BPEC certificate when completed. It's a self study course. Thanks

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This is an RSS feed of thread: Home DIYer posting to retain account.

Content of the thread: Drayton equipment fitted to CH system & very old Aqualisa Aguavalve 200 shower so have used this site for advice: very useful.

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This is an RSS feed of thread: Home Diyer posting for account to remain

Content of the thread: Quick hello,
Need to keep my account.

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This is an RSS feed of thread: Mains Water Closet direct Flush valves still a rarity in UK?

Content of the thread: Just was at a caravan site in Lake District recently, which had some very interesting Delabie electronic tap and shower fittings, also direct WC flush valves which worked extremely well.
Always wondered why these valves didn’t seem to catch on in UK when very many other countries never use cisterns.
A quick look in the Delabie specs sheet reveals their valves require a 20mm...

 

This is an RSS feed of thread: Best way to connect 10mm plastic pipe to 8mm micro bore

Content of the thread: Hi all fitting new radiators and need to connect to 8mm micro bore copper pipe under floorboards, (full rework of pipes not an option) would 15mm plastic pipe be okay or just go up to 10mm plastic pipe ? Also best way to connect , compression or push fit ? Using inserts off course , additionally if I drained system down through current radiator valves would there still be a lot of...

 

This is an RSS feed of thread: What are the best heating flushing systems

Content of the thread: Any advice on selecting the best central heating flushing system would be most greatful

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This is an RSS feed of thread: Gas or Water Pipe? Look to find cause of damp in wall.

Content of the thread: Hi all,

First time post so please be gentle.

Trying to ascertain if damp wall in our kitchen is being causes by rising damp or by a seeping pipe.

The pipe in the image attached disappears off under our solid kitchen floor (back addition of a 1890's Victorian terrace). The other end disappears underneath the floor in the other direction, BUT I can't find it reappearing anywhere...

 

This is an RSS feed of thread: Hot water and waste in detached garage conversion

Content of the thread: Hi,
One of my client has a detached garage with access to electricity and cold water. The plan is to convert it to a granny studio.
What's the best way to:
1- get hot water to install a sink/tap and a shower
2- install the waste water drainage

Many thanks in advance for your time.
Kind

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This is an RSS feed of thread: Mistral condenser free for collection, never used, stored for 6 years or more. Pickup Normandy.fr

Content of the thread: Hi
Quick word to save my account.
A few years ago I got scammed, guy said he'd fit a mistral condensing boiler and change the jets for it run run the french standard diesel house fuel.
Well I got the boiler off of him after a struggle, but he never did the job, he ran off with the rest of the cash, a few k.
I've had this boiler sitting in...

 

This is an RSS feed of thread: Two electrical supplies and a single immersion element

Content of the thread: Good afternoon, new joiner here with a DIY (ish) question. I have a hot water cylinder with a single immersion element connected to Economy 7.
My economy seven has two separate consumer units and the hot water is connected to the off-peak unit.
Problem is, I'm running out of hot water before the day it out.
Updating the cylinder to a two-element system and running a second power...

 

This is an RSS feed of thread: Location of water meter with main shutoff valve.

Content of the thread: I am refurbing my bathroom & need to replace the dodgy main stopcock from the rising main. It is easily accessible and the job should be straightforward. I live in a first floor flat in a block of 6. When I contacted Yorkshire Water, to ask for a meter location, a rather shirty young man incredibly gave the response: "Why are you asking me?" and basically didn't want to go any further. I...