Aqualisa shower drips My aqualisa shower drips when turned off. Reluctant to change the whole cartridge (mechanical Aqualisa Thermostatic Cartridge Grey). I heard that it could be because of worn out washer and one could possibly change, with some difficulty because of restricted access the "O"...
Combi Boiler vs System Boiler I think the last discussion was back in 2021.
A few questions to guide any discussion.
Which are the cheapest to heat over the year, system or combi in an average 3/4 bed property?
Which will be the more reliable and cheapest boiler type to repair over the next...
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Missing pot from trapped gulley (Brand identification request) Hi Guys,
I have a customer who has had building work done and the pot (if that's what it's called) has gone missing. I believe the builders blocked the drain with debris, removed the insert/pot/grill and the clowns didn't put it...
Rigid syphon Hi just to confirm does this look like a rigid syphon. Not seen in person but doesn't look like it one of the ones that splits so can replace the diaghram. Thanks
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Any tips for a non plumber with no pilot light Hi,
Ideal classic boiler has no pilot light.
Home emergency cover is an option, so no huge drama but I wondered if there's anything a non plumber could try.
Tried:
Pushing the button to ignite the pilot light,
Turning off and on the boiler...
Hive thermostat multizone help Can anyone help me. I have just moved house and we have a boiler with a separate hot water tank and then 2 thermostats, one upstair and one down stairs. We want ti fit Hive and I know we need one thermostat and hub to work with a boiler and separate tank however I...
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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...
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No water in shower head, pressure/flow problem 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...
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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...
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Main 24HE constantly cutting out and firing back up on HW and Heating and intermittent flame failure light. I am having a problem with my main 24he boiler where the flame is constantly clicking on and off with the heating and when using hot water. Some times the flame failure light comes on but...
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Mulitquick concealed cistern Any one know if you can still get syphons for these concealed cisterns
Mulitquick concealed cistern to read more on the original thread at Plumbing Advice
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Hi,
So I need some advice, I’m currently doing a fire and security apprenticeship and I don’t really like it and I’m not really interested in it. I’ve always wanted to become an electrician and do an electrical apprenticeship. So should I stay on my current apprenticeship and get the...
Grohe Toilet Cistern Abrupt Shutoff I have purchased 2 x GROHE Flushing Cistern Solo 0.82 M 38691000
I am pleased with them for the most part and they replace existing Grohe cisterns that were in place for 14 years prior. However, these new ones appear to shut off the water supply very quickly...
Inline potable expansion valves Has anyone fit inline expansion valve on the cold water supply to an unvented cylinder. The normal style were you just tee of after the composite valve can leave a dead leg in the pipework? A local water authority has pulled some. Thanks
Inline potable expansion...
Advice on a Drayton EB valve body leaking from the top A routine check revealed a leaking valve body on the en suite bathroom radiator.
I removed the thermostatic head and found the range limiting pins to be severely corroded.
Now, I’m resigned to draining the heating system and replacing the...
Hello , need advice about rusty faucet I am newbie here , so it was a rusting spot i scrub with sponge and cif now i scrubed down Chrome it is bad? Do i need replacement or it will cause leak ?
Hello , need advice about rusty faucet to read more on the original thread at Plumbing Advice
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Tiling Cost Just had wet room done on disabled grant, wall 13" above door and 11" at side of door to do, got tiles and a bucket of adhesive, also a wall nearly 4 sq/mtr to do in different tiles, not got tiles yet, walls newly plastered and painted, just a new small radiator to remove to tile...
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...
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Mixer tap ring sheared during seal replacement - how remove In serious trouble here, was going to replace seals around base of mixer tap spout as it was stiff to rotate. Allen removed ok, but spout very difficult to remove, but working it back and forth got it out. But a part has sheared and is...
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Fire valve external oil boiler We have an external grant vortex pro and the fire valve is on the oil supply line 1.4m away from the boiler . Read somewhere should be a distance of minimum 1 metre away .
The sensor end is clipped into clip above the burner correctly . Just wondered if the fire...
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