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  1. R

    Broken Radiator Valve, what's the solution?

    Hi Everyone, The metal spindal on the top of one of our radiator valves is snapped off and the radiator is always off, is there a quickish fix for this or will I have to drain the whole system to replace it, pictures inculded, thank you!!
  2. J

    What's wrong with this pipe?

    Hi All, I have these heating pipes. I think I have cleaned them last year and there is a lot of corrosion already. There isn't any water dripping and there is no dump coming from underneath as the floor is insulated with 25mm Celotex and SuperFoil on top as you can see. What should I do?
  3. J

    How can I figure out what's best for my house?

    I live in a large 3 bed semi with a Potterton Profile 60e - so it's a G rated boiler. I wish to improve the energy efficiency of the property over the next few years, and part of that is obviously upgrading the central heating system. We have a tank in the bathroom which I want to move (to...
  4. Sparkgap

    What's better than one pump?

    Went to a small hotel we put new boilers and cylinder in last year as they were complaining about no hot water and heating on the top floor. I should add that's all we did as I thought the existing systems needed total ripping out and starting again but they didn't want to spend the money. Hot...
  5. M

    Any idea what's gone on here?

    Just moved back to my rental property and noticed a very tiny drip/leak in the basement corner where the pipes from the boiler/CH system go to an outside below ground drain. Picture below It's happened before where the lightwell on the other side gets filled with rubbish and tenants don't...
  6. J

    What's the make/model of this siphon?

    Hi all, Does anyone know what the make/model of this siphon might be? It came from a concealed wall-hung cistern. No brand names to be found. But here are some pics: Thanks everyone Jennie
  7. D

    instinct eco-mag leaking, what's a good replacement?

    Hi there! First post here, I'm not a plumber. So glad i find this video.... I have the same eco mag filter, and it was all boxed in....only discovered yesterday that the old boiler cupboard which is now my wardrobe is full of black mold! So been cleaning that all out yesterday :-( My eco...
  8. K

    What's the story - Kermi radiators?

    Hi all, I'm trying to find out if Kermi rads. are still being imported to the UK. Does anyone know? Asking them on their website was a total failure, so any info. would be much appreciated. Thanks!
  9. D

    Anyone using online ads and if so, what's business like?

    I have recently got an ad with a well known ad company beginning with Y, for some reason I cannot use the word here. Can anyone tell me what custom is like if using the same?
  10. F

    What's up with this boiler - loud chugging noise

    Hiya, Remeha Avanta 24v heat only boiler has started making this loud chugging noise. Initially started it on just water, but now does it on heating as well. Switch it off wait a few mins, start it up and it's OK again for either a few mins or a few hours. Sent my plumber this video and he...
  11. davidc123

    What's causing this loud noise from my boiler?

    My Worcester cdi 30 conventional boiler makes this very loud noise frequently, sometimes vibrates the house: Not sure what's causing it but I've been able to make it happen by having both heating and hot water on at the same time, then turning the room thermostat down so that just the HW is...
  12. D

    Do I have to change what's here already?

    Hi all. I'm looking to fit a new shower in my bathroom. Can anyone advise as to whether I can use any of today's modern showers without having to change my plumbing based on the attached photos? Many Thanks David
  13. A

    Training, advice. What's something you wish you knew before?

    Hello all, I have been training (working through course books mainly) for several months now and there's a hell of a lot to take in. I'm really enjoying learning about plumbing and thought a good way to get started in the community here would be to ask a good question, so What's the best...
  14. T

    What's this black stuff?

    Can someone help me out please? These little black flakes are pouring out of my drain. They are all a little larger than the size of pepper flakes and they smudge when I try to wipe them up. They only come out when I only run the hot water, and they come out of every single faucet in the...
  15. H

    What's this piece called?

    Hey everyone, pretty much first time doing any kind of plumbing. In a new build bottom floor flat built about 7 years ago with very very hard water, wanted to change the sink taps in the bathroom as they were in a right state and water was starting to run down the tap onto the sink top and...
  16. A

    What's this valve's purpose

    Hi guys, Prob a very quick one for you seasoned people. Working in a customers house with old central o/v heating system. He could not get flow to the upstairs rads or extension rad which was on a drop at the end of the house. Pump was an old Grundfos selectric which was weak so replaced...
  17. R

    Learning from scratch. What's the best way?

    Hi All, So I live with my family and am to buy my own house soon probably in the next few months. For the past 6 months or so I have been heavily interested in home renovation and DIY type work in preparation for my new house. The problem is that I have zero experience. When I mean zero, i...
  18. F

    What's a reasonable price for a water softener and iron filter installed, in the US?

    What's a reasonable price for a water softener and iron filter installed, in the U.S.? For a name brand, just replacing the old units, so no plumbing needed.
  19. Silver007A

    What's this type of pipe?

    Any know if this is gas pipe?
  20. Dan

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