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"A Fix with Sontarans" is a specially written Doctor Who segment produced for the BBC children's programme Jim'll Fix It featuring Colin Baker in character as the Sixth Doctor. It was broadcast on 23 February 1985.

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    Blocked Toilet - Quote to fix

    Hi, I'm in need of some advise. we moved into an old house 6 months ago and the toilet upstairs was really badly blocked. i tried to unblock with chemicals and a plunger but it didnt work. The water flushed but ridiculously slowly! One day my brother in law came round and his boy did a poo...
  2. P

    leaking pipe fix

    I have a very small leak in a black PVC rubber pipe between the meter and a first floor apartment, it is 25mm outside diameter, I have tried to locate the leak with listening device but have not been able to do so. To replace the pipe I would need to dig a channel across paved and tiled...
  3. J

    Fix a kitchen sink that doesn't drain

    Hello, I am looking for someone reliable who can fix my sink that doesn't drain. The waste is quite high so I need someone experienced who can make it work. It is a double sink as posted in the plumbing forum (sorry, it won't let me post the link) I am located in London, N1. Many...
  4. W

    Can anyone recommend a decent top fix toilet seat?

    From a national merchant/shed, not internet-only sellers like amazon etc. Thanks
  5. M

    When does plumber first fix

    On a building with modern engineered joist that you knock out. When do you first fix usually after the floor and all stud walls have gone up?
  6. C

    Gas engineer needed to fix E4 fault on Remeha Avanta 28c

    Hi, I have a 5.5 year old Remeha Avanta 28c boiler which is frequently failing to supply hot water. It displays an E4 fault code and resetting will often get the hot water working again for a few minutes. The plumber who originally fitted it has attempted to fix it by stripping the burner...
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    First Fix plumbing for starters

    Is first Fix plumbing the best way to start in the plumbing trade?.... Seems its the one job that needs the least qualifications and experience. Im level 2 qualified and defo not ready to start steaming into heating systems and stuff. my thinking is that first fix will get me a bit of confidence...
  8. M

    First fix pipework testing.

    How do you guys who do site work accurately test first fix pipework etc before the gas meters are installed? I have got a few external gas runs that I have done, awaiting 8 meters to be fitted. The builder wants to paint all the pipes and take the scaffold down but the meters aren't due to be...
  9. M

    Strip and 1st fix charge?

    Hi all. If you were to pay someone to rip out, prep and 1st fix bath and pipework what would you be willing to pay?
  10. T

    Do you first fix after plastering or before?

    Hi all, I'm hoping for some advice on this please as i'm really not sure what to think... We are doing up a large 5 bed house at the moment and it is completely stripped back to bare brick (no ceilings etc..) but is now almost ready for plastering. It needs a totally new heating system and...
  11. C

    Immersion tank replace or fix

    My elderly mum has an immersion tank that has been cold for 6 months. She has oil fired central heating with a thermostat/timer for heating only. There was hot water before but not sure how it was heated. I have had an electrican look at the thermostat and plumber also checked but cannot fix the...
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    • fix heated heating immersion probably replace tank thermostat water
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    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
  12. S

    New Build 1st fix - pipes to cloakroom in screed or drop down in walls?

    Hi all, I'm literally self building a small detached house and doing 95% of the work myself being a competent jack of all trades. I did have a plumber lined up for first fix (because no-one likes to take on other peoples pipework do they!) but he's let me down and most local plumbers I've spoke...
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    Trying to identify parts to fix a small leak

    Hello all, Hoping that someone out there can assist. I've got a very small sized leak in (or around) one of the connectors going into my hot water cylinder. Picture is at http://i.*********/XRu9yuZ.jpg (don't seem to be allowed to add pictures or links - remove space between h and ttp) - I'd...
  14. A

    Screw fix magnetic filter for £30

    Checkout the sales at screw fix. Mag filter is £30 amount other things. Some good hand tool prices too.
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    Plumber needed to fix pumped shower in Westcliff-on-sea (South Essex)

    Hi, I have a pumped shower that has stopped feeding water from the hot inlet. Hot water is getting to the pump, but not to the shower. Already replaced the pump, but no dice. Also swapped the inlet pipes over and now I get hot but no cold. I'm thinking it may be be the mixer valve in the...
  16. A

    Pegler Thermostatic Radiator Valve Playing Up, any Idea how to fix?

    Hi, We have Pegler TRVs installed and in one of the rooms it seems to have stopped working. When the heating is on the radiator remains hot even when the valve is set to zero. If anyone has an idea how we can fix this I would really appreciate it because I would like to have a go...
  17. C

    pressure testing waste pipes on 1st fix

    now obviously most plumbers test 1st fix copper pipework & push fit after 1st fix etc. but does anybody pressure test the waste pipes? never done it my self but fancy giving it a go on a big chapel renovation im working on. anybody do it regularly , what kit do you use etc. ? thanks
  18. L

    Blue suede SITE safety trainers from s fix

    Rubbish, the safety toe has come loose and rattles around in the trainer. 6 months old and they haven't been thrashed so back they go for a refund
  19. D

    How to fix FloPlast PE-X Barrier Pipe leaking joints (elbows)

    Dear All, Recently installed two new radiators at home with FlowPlast PE-X Barrier pipes under concrete floor. at the time of testing one of joint (Pipe/Elbow) leaked , so i replaced both inserts and elbow, but still worry me ,what would happen if that happen again? as I will be using...
  20. S

    Quick easy fix or replacement for a leaky pipe?

    Hello sage plumbists. I'm a newbie with a simple question, so please be gentle. Ive noticed from the ceiling stain below that the bath is leaking very slowly, so i took the side panel off and could see a slow leak on the bath pipe where it joins the external wall pipe. For some reason i am...
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