plumbing

Hi all, I had a bathroom installed a few years ago which included a towel rail/radiator. When you turn the valve to increase/decrease the heat a small amount of water will spill out quickly and then it will drip consistently. In order to stop it dripping there are a few 'sweet spots' on the...

Hi guys. Long time forum lurker here. I have been having trouble removing a toilet seat base with quick release fittings. I have a varied level of DIY experience, but it does not extend to cover this! I tried some googling and reverse image search, but that just brings up a series of photos of...

I’m trying to change the cartridges on the mixer for a dripping tap. Can someone help with what I need to do to get these off? Thanks Dan

My plumber has completed first fix and left kitchen and bathroom feeds and drain pipe coming out the flooring. Look weird to me as I would have preferred sticking out from the wall. before bring it down again. I would like to understand if this is common practice or my plumber is really ****...

We suspect that one of the toilets (en-suite) in our flat has been built without building regulations approval about 8 years ago (by previous owners). Our freeholder now understandably requires us to check the works have been done to a good and safe standard, and we’re having to apply for a...

I've been renovating my bathroom, and essentially changed a couple of bits of copper pipe with JG speedfit so I could run a T off for the toilet to be moved half a metre. I haven't changed the system in any way. I've also had advice about it all from my plumber. Then I started thinking, what...

I have been quoted for a new plumbing system with 2 option. Worcester and ATAG boiler system. What your thought about these 2 brands? As I have also buy all the bathroom components including shower mixer, taps and ceramic. I know this is very objective in terms of design but what would a good...

I want to fit a garden tap in the back but kitchen is at the front. Is it possible to connect new tap onto some water pipes i have inside by the back door? I thing it is were my stop tap is and there a live wire connected. Have uploaded a picture if anyone could advise me thanks

I have a 4 year old B&Q (Cooke & Lewis) mixer tap. There is a small leak from the middle of the tap. I'm quite handy and thought it was probably a washer, so I attempted to dismantle it to investigate. However I can't remove the last moving, circular part (see pics). And this is the part that...

Hi Everyone. I made request to Anglia water to replace my lead pipe with a new polyethylene pipe. They sent me instruction on how the pipe should be laid but I`m struggling to source material at moment. I have attached guide for your reference. They suggest a 25mm pipe. Is this good enough...

Hi all, I recently had a plumber out to fix my unvented indirect cylinder which keeps losing pressure. Unfortunately he didn’t fix the issue and caused a leak instead. I’ve noticed the issue seems to be the auto air vent which leaks when I re-pressurise it. I have bought the part can I just...

Hi, I have a deep puddle of water under my floorboards. I can hear a drip in the direction of a certain speedfit pipe, but cant see it as theres a supporting foundation wall. Is there a specific way of attaching a new pipe and pulling it through the twists and turns ? its not protected in...

Hi, I recently installed a new rad and was going to add some inhibitor in the system when I realised the water was very dirty with particles in it. Although everything seems to work ok, I want the system to be set up right to limit the possibility of issues in the future. The products I have...

Hello, https://www.toolstation.com/viva-skylo-bottom-entry-fill-valve/p35993 Put one of these in to replace a faulty one, do I need to tape the threads at the bottom of a fill valve? Will it hurt if I do? Cheers

Hello, wasn't sure the best place to put this but maybe someone on here could help or give some guidance. I am a 29 year old male and have recently completed my C&G level 2 diploma in plumbing and heating at college. I am very keen on learning further about plumbing and heating and am aware it...

Hi all, Newbie poster here, renovating my bathroom. Currently I have 2 hot & 3 cold supply lines, bath, sink & toilet. I'm adding a shower to the room so need an additional hot & cold supply for the shower riser, boiler is a combi. Is it as simple as splitting the supply into the sink...

Hi, I need to create a new hole for my washing machine waste pipe as it currently gets squashed by the built in dishwasher next to it. In photo attached current pipe goes through hole at the top and you can see is squashed. I need a hole like the lower one to feed the waste pipe through as I...

How easy is it to plumb in a Washing Machine? I need a new one but they can charge quite a bit to plumb it in. I can do basic plumbing stuff like changing a tap washer. I have looked online but can't find printed step by step guids just videos which i don't like. Thanks :)

Hot water coming out of the hot water storage cylinder into upstairs radiators after heating/HW turns off and running out of hot water in the mornings. I have a Glow Worm 24HX Condensing boiler on the ground floor with a pump in the same cupboard, a hot water storage cylinder in the airing...

Right we've fitted a new sink and are trying to Plumb it up the waste pipe any idea what we'd need to buy? The pipe needs to be cut to fit under the sink That's with the pipes supplied.