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boiler making noise when hot water tap turn on
My boiler is making noise and water pipes are vibrating when the hot water is turn on from the bathroom and kitchen tap. My boiler is located upstair besides the bathroom tap. Boiler does not make noise when the radiators are turn on and the radiators are heating properly too. But when the hot...
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Gas pipe under floor board
I've just had a new combi boiler fitted, along with a new supply pipe from the meter to the boiler by a GAS SAFE registered plumber. I am slightly concerned that the pipe runs next to (touching) one of the ceiling joists immediately below the floorboards (i.e. floorboards touch the pipe). At...
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checking safety devices on gas hob and oven
hi, im working towards my acs and have a query, if im checking safety devices on a gas hob/cooker, letby/tightness lid shut off check controls are working and not letting by or stiff/loose check stability device/hose connections etc i check the fsd by lighting the oven and watching it...
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Which Macerator?
Hello, i am new to this forum and after a little advise from you experts please. I am changing my ensuite and need to replace the old noisy and smelly Saniflo Saniplus macerator. It is for a shower, WC and sink. My question is which type/make of macerator would you recommend? I have seen...
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Muncher
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Stop Tap Gland packing
Hi all, I'm an amateur DIY plumber. I like to have a go at simple things in the house myself, to save money, and usually do ok following a bit of research, common sense and a bit of swearing! A new one on me though....my internal Stop Tap/Cock is leaking from up between the spindle and the...
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OK for waste to run uphill a short distance?
Currently in the middle of a bathroom refit. Just had first-fix plumbing done and new flooring installed and plumber has sent me some photos of the pipework before flooring went down (see attached). The shower and sink waste combine into one before crossing the joists to get to the soil pipe...
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Central heating pipes in dot and dab wall
I am building an extension on my house. The downstairs room has a concrete floor, cavity brick/block walls and I am planning on dry lining the walls using dot and dab. This room will have a radiator under the window and I have just realised that I don't know how to run the central heating pipes...
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Troublesome bottle trap problem
Hi all, I'm a newbie here and have joined after googling my problem but am unable to find a solution as yet. Our bathroom sink was draining very slowly so yesterday I unscrewed the bottle trap. It was quite gunked up so I gave it a good clean and replaced it, but now the sink won't drain at all...
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Very slow movement on water meter but no leak found
Hello I am hoping for some advice please. I have recently noticed that my stop tap under the kitchen sink is really tight, so to check we can isolate the supply in an emergency I turned off the stop tap in the road - all OK. However, when turning it back on I noticed the 0.0001 dial is...
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Marcrist ddm2
Hi guys & Gals, has anyone on here used the marcrist ddm2 core drill? and if so how are you finding it. I am looking into purchasing one and trying to get some feedback first. cheers Nelly;)
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Plumbstar Tom
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Vaillant ecoMax 622/2E - fault F.23
Hello, my boiler is a Vaillant ecoMax 622/2E, installed in 2004 by a professional registered plumber. Faultless running up until now. On 21st Dec it came up with a F.23 fault, reading service manual this says Meaning: Water level low Temperature range too wide Cause...
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Ferroli Error Code A01
Hi, I was hoping somebody could explain what to do if this code appears on a newly installed boiler! Thanks
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max flow rate from 1/2" pipe
Hi I wanted to upgrade my house to a pressurised system and unvented cylinder, however the mains supply pipe is only 1/2" Type D alkathene pipe with a nominal bore of 15mm. The flow rate is 12-14 litres/min at a secondary outlet. I have been told that I need a min of 20 litres/min at a dynamic...
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Bernie2
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Hep2o - does it stand the test of time???
Hello all I am now in the process of installing a full central heating system on my 3 bed detached house whilst still living in it, not easy! The plumber fitted a remeha 24c in the garage and I'm now fitting all the rads and have already plumbed in a kinetico softener. I was sceptical of...
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Told boiler needs a new expansion vessel along with pressure relief valve - how much should this be?
Hi We have a vaillant turbo max 824e rs combi boiler that has been serviced and we've been told that the boiler is found to be gas safe but is in need of a new expansion vessel along with a pressure relief valve. How much should be expected to pay for this (Coventry)? I have only one quote...
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Radiator internal baffle for narrow tall column rads?
Hi, Has anyone got a source, or know of what to use for internal baffle for vertical column radiators? I'm re-doing my house and am installing vertical column rads to free up a lot of essential wall space. I'm worried that the water will shoot straight across the bottom tappings rather than...
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Best blow torch?
Hi there i am a training at college and am trying to get to grips with the recognised quality brands in the industry. I am just starting my level 2 tech certificate and am buying the basic tools to practice my soldering and bends at home. I have been advised to buy a hilmor bender, but what is...
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Problem with Baxi Solo HE - help please?
I'm having a problem with my Baxi Solo HE Boiler - casn anyone help please? It keeps powering itself off completely and has no power light on the front panel. This has now happened a 3 times in the last day and I've managed to get the power light back on and the boiler fired up by a combination...
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Balancing a Single Pipe System
Hi. Have been asked to look at a single pipe system which is out of balance. Don't have much esperience in them. The first two radiators on the circuit are hot as are two upstairs. The rest are cold or lukewarm. What is the best method of balancing such a system? Should the pump be on a...
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grundfos pump not working
I have a grundfos pump located on the primary pipes between the boiler and the thermal store cylinder. The pump is not working. The room stat is calling and the boiler is firing, but no circulation, just the flow from the boiler heating up. I think the pump was working on dry pipes for a...
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