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    Seeping pipe connection to Loft Cold water plumbing advice

    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...
  2. I

    Water hammer/noise from pipework at night? plumbing advice

    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...
  3. M

    Aqualisa electric shower, mains water entry point blanking plug plumbing advice

    Aqualisa electric shower, mains water entry point blanking plug Hello, Im looking for help in tracking down a replacement part for an Aqualisa Energy 10.5 Kw Shower. The bit that has started leaking is the top facing mains entry point- Im using the bottom entry point. Ive attached a few pics of...
  4. A

    Cold water flowing back into hot feed. plumbing advice

    Cold water flowing back into hot feed. Hi, I'd be grateful for some advice please. Every 12- 18 months I have a problem with cold water flowing back into the hot water feed through a shower mixer cartridge, causing all hot water feeds to run tepid or cold. Replacing the mixer cartridge fixes the...
  5. J

    SVP (grey water) gases leaking out - What do you see (pics)? plumbing advice

    SVP (grey water) gases leaking out - What do you see (pics)? Hi all, I would really appreciate your eyes on these pictures - What do you see ? Does anything look strange about the Rockwool insulation to you? I suspect that my long ongoing rotting veg/sewage smell is caused by a fault in this...
  6. E

    Replace a water tap plumbing advice

    Replace a water tap Hello, I have to replace the kitchen's water tap. I am attaching images (*.img) of the under sink existing pipe connections where some welding and corrosion seem in place. The water tap my wife has already bought has different hose pipes, see please attached housepipe image...
  7. dfreitag

    reduce consumption of off-peak hot water boiler - timer?

    Hi there I have 2 electric hot water boilers in my house (in France). They both work with off-peak power, but they run all night long, so they consume way too much Because of this, I'm looking for a way of reducing their consumption. For example, I was thinking if I could replace their...
  8. J

    Have my water pipes been plumbed the wrong way? plumbing advice

    Have my water pipes been plumbed the wrong way? Good morning, I recently had an extension, new bathroom and new en-suite fitted. Prior to the works the hot water worked. Now we have moved back we have no hot water. British gas came for 5 hours on saturday and replaced every single part of the...
  9. J

    Danfoss - heating water plumbing advice

    Danfoss - heating water Hi All, I hope you are well. I have Danfoss CP715Si controller and when I try to heat water the boiler does not kick in. When I select Hot Water to ON or press +1HR button to turn it on for one hour the red light comes up on the controller but the boiler does not kick in...
  10. L

    Hot water issue with combi boiler plumbing advice

    Hot water issue with combi boiler I have a combi boiler, the hot water to my bath and taps upstairs is hot and stays hot, aswell as the hot tap in my downstairs bathroom, but in my kitchen the hot tap gets very very hot but it only lasts a couple of minutes then runs cold. I don’t know if it’s...
  11. C

    Noisy main cold water pipe, my plumber hasn't heard this before. plumbing advice

    Noisy main cold water pipe, my plumber hasn't heard this before. Hi Folks, Would like to cast the net far and wide to try and get some resolution to this problem. The mains water coming into the property via a 15mm copper pipe, I have a Worcester Bosch Heatslave 15/19 around 16 yrs old to which...
  12. Dan

    Is there a flexible pipe suitable for a secondary hot water circulatory system? Discussion Thread

    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...
  13. Dan

    Mains Water Closet direct Flush valves still a rarity in UK? Discussion Thread

    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...
  14. Dan

    Gas or Water Pipe? Look to find cause of damp in wall. Discussion Thread

    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...
  15. Dan

    Hot water and waste in detached garage conversion Discussion Thread

    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...
  16. Dan

    Location of water meter with main shutoff valve. Discussion Thread

    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...
  17. Dan

    Instant water heater to feed shower and basin. Discussion Thread

    This is an RSS feed of thread: Instant water heater to feed shower and basin. Content of the thread: Hi Guys. Anyone fitted an instant water heater and could give a recommendation on a good suitable to feed a basin and shower. Also do you need G3 to fit one? Thanks Instant water heater to...
  18. Dan

    Waste water heat recovery thoughts? Discussion Thread

    This is an RSS feed of thread: Waste water heat recovery thoughts? Content of the thread: Has anyone worked on / installed one of these? Waste water heat recovery thoughts? to read more on the original thread at Plumbing Advice See also UK Plumbing Advice for all UK plumbing advice needs.
  19. Dan

    Limescale filter resins in internal cold water pipework Discussion Thread

    This is an RSS feed of thread: Limescale filter resins in internal cold water pipework Content of the thread: Hi All, I have an undersink 3-stage water filtration system. The limescale media (resins) leaked into the internal cold water lines. The filter had two sponges, one at the top and one...
  20. Dan

    Banging on mains water pipe, could an issue with the water mains cause it? Discussion Thread

    This is an RSS feed of thread: Banging on mains water pipe, could an issue with the water mains cause it? Content of the thread: Hi everyone, for the last few months ive had a random banging on the mains water pipe. This happens when nothing is being used, no taps, no washer, no toilet flush no...
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