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2 Hours Ago

Paulus replied to a thread Slow draining sink "air lock" help..!! in Bathrooms, Showers and Wetrooms

:rockon: and wear your wellies.

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Paulus replied to a thread Radiator sizing in Central Heating Forum

I always recommend a TRV but customers rarely want one. At the end of the day nice shiny towel warmers are more of an ornament than anything else and look better with matching chrome lockshields. :wink_smile:

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17 Hours Ago

Paulus replied to a thread Low pressure mono bath and basin fillers - ideas? in Bathrooms, Showers and Wetrooms

The trouble is that all monobloc taps have 8mm or 10mm tails which restrict the flow drastically. I have had a look at Bristan and Ideal Standard in the past but have had no success. I know this doesn't help much except maybe saving you looking at...

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1 Day Ago

Paulus replied to a thread swan necks in Plumbing Forum

If it makes life easier, go for it.

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1 Day Ago

Paulus replied to a thread swan necks in Plumbing Forum

I have never used one to the side but can't think of a reason why not.

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Paulus replied to a thread External cast iron (?) downpipe has cracked - what to do?? in Plumbing Forum

If you want a temporary quick fix, I have repaired small cracks with a car body repair kit in the past. This was about 3 years ago and it is still holding. It means cleaning the pipe back to the metal and may require a fibreglass patch. Ideally,...

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Paulus replied to a thread Connecting to a Cold Water Pipe in Plumbing Forum

Hi Kevin, It sounds like you need to tee's, one for washing machine and one for dishwasher. You will need to cut the cold water feed in order to fit the tee's. Have you also thought about where the waste for the appliances will go? To be...

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1 Day Ago

Paulus replied to a thread Summer in General Off-Topic Chat

and that bankers are respectable, honest people.

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1 Day Ago

Paulus replied to a thread Shower pump switching off after a minute with water still running in Bathrooms, Showers and Wetrooms

Hi Ian, It really is dead easy to replace a pump. There is a possibility you may have to reduce or increase the length of the pipework, but that is just about the only complication and can easily be sorted with pushfit connectors as you are...

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Paulus replied to a thread can I connect... in Plumbing Forum

Yes, it looked a complete mess. not just boxed-in but then tiled over. Had to smash all the tiles off to replace flush valve.

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Paulus replied to a thread can I connect... in Plumbing Forum

He's having a laugh unless you are going to close couple the wc and then box in the cistern, which I have seen done.

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6 Days Ago

Paulus replied to a thread how much effort for a tap? in Valves & Taps

The valves may be fine, just turned on too hard so you can't move them. Once you release them with WD40 and a spanner as Avatar says they could well be ok. If not, you would need to either drain the the tank or plug it at the outlet. You will need...

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6 Days Ago

Paulus replied to a thread how much effort for a tap? in Valves & Taps

If you are going to do the job properly you should warn the customer that there is a possibility that the gate valves may be damaged and need replacing at the same time.

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6 Days Ago

Paulus replied to a thread leaky tap in Valves & Taps

I have never come across one without a grub screw. No grub screw = excessive movement = worn "o" rings = leak. If you can't fit a grub screw I would suggest a new tap although I know you didn't want to hear that.

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1 Week Ago

Paulus replied to a thread Leaking Water Cylinder in Plumbing Forum

You need to get a plumber out to give you a quote, this should normally be free.

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1 Week Ago

Paulus replied to a thread Water Leak - into light fittings - help! in Plumbing Forum

Either get your landlord out to switch it on himself and take the risk himself or use a piece of wood to switch it on to ensure that you are insulated. It will probably be ok by now but please be careful. I really feel that it is your landlords...

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1 Week Ago

Paulus replied to a thread Best value shower waterproofing in Bathrooms, Showers and Wetrooms

I always use aqua panel. The customer is paying for it so why worry about the price?

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1 Week Ago

Paulus replied to a thread Flexi hoses and isolation valves in Valves & Taps

In my experience anything designed for low pressure will work but the flow will be absolute rubbish. I bet you finish up adding a pump.

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1 Week Ago

Paulus replied to a thread Outside tap advice. (Yes really!) in Plumbing Forum

Pass the buck. Give the customer the options with pro's and con's in writing and get him to sign against the option he decides to go with. One lesson I have learned is to always cover you back.

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2 Weeks Ago

Paulus replied to a thread System 3 appreciation thread! in Plumbing Forum

Thanks system, not only for really quality advice but for giving us a good laugh with your banter.

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2 Weeks Ago

Paulus replied to a thread weekend away in General Off-Topic Chat

Better than me then steve. Rain, hale, and can you believe 2" of snow one day in Tuscany. Glad to be back to the British sunshine.

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