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What plumbing tape is recommended for a copper waste water pipe Discussion Thread

Hi there,
We have a leaking waste water pipe which our washing machine, boiler and dishwasher feed into. We are working on getting a plumber in to fix but it is taking a while because access is awkward.
In the meantime, we're looking at using some tape to seal the leak but there are lots of different types (at different prices). Can anyone advise on what we should use?
We are looking to temporarily...

 

The Wheel Winner this week, a Plumber in Norfolk, Livvi Discussion Thread

Congratulations to The Wheel Plumber, Livvi - Won 90,000 for her Football Team, and a holiday and stuff I think she said.

Plumbing Lecturer AND Plumber still in and around Norfolk. (Anybody know her?)

Started plumbing at 16 and is now still a mere 30 but is a lecturer, I assume at a College?

Massive football fan. And started a Girls Team down her local club which I think she said Downham Market? (might need...

 

Programmable digital cylinder stat Discussion Thread

I bought one of these:

and I am using it to control the temperature of my hot tub, and it works great. Does anyone know of a device like this that does not use plugs but rather can be wired in? I am looking for something to control my cylinder, that can be programmed down at night with the ability to set the differential. This model works great for the hot tub and...

 

Heatrae Sadia multipoint 50 issue? Discussion Thread

Hi folks
I’ve never installed or maintained the water heater above but today I’ve isolated the cold into the heater but lived up the mains to it so that it could feed the other appliances.
I noticed that water was passing through the tundish. As id isolated the feed into the heater I ruled out the temp/prv on top of the unit being the issue. I checked the vessel which was flat and full of water, so I replaced it. Still water passing...

 

Is this bend in a PEX pipe too much? Discussion Thread

Hi,

I by chance discovered that amongst a bunch of copper pipes, I have a PEX pipe that runs through a void between the original house and extension. The image is from the back of a store cupboard where the pipes run up and then into the original house between floors.

I suspect this pipe has been in place for at least 12 years, if not more. We have lived here for 5. It was only when I looked up the void, I discovered this bend...

 

Hi, new plumber to the site Discussion Thread

Hello all,

New to the site but not to plumbing. Live in the Midlands and run own small plumbing and heating company (just me lol). Looking forward to continuing to learns and contribute

Hi, new plumber to the site for the original thread on Plumbers Forums

 

Bathroom Fitter in Newcastle Under Lyme Required Discussion Thread

Bathroom Fitter in Newcastle Under Lyme Required

(testing this forum category out)

Bathroom Fitter in Newcastle Under Lyme Required for the original thread on Plumbers Forums

 

Boiler cycling Discussion Thread

Any ideas what could cause a boiler to repeatedly cycle on and off on both hot water and central heating. Until the boiler gets to temperature then settles down and stays on for both.

Boiler cycling for the original thread on Plumbers Forums

 

Biasi Riva Plus He 28C - No hot water Discussion Thread

Boiler: Biasi Riva Plus He 28C Erp
GC: 47-583-42
Serial No: N056941117

Hi fellow engineers
Need some help on this boiler please.
Boiler works fine for central heating, but as soon as hot water is turned on, all the fault leds flash, middle red lock out led solid.

There was another fault which indicated a APS fault. Both green leds flashing, red solid.
Would the APS function normally on CH mode?

Would appreciate any...

 

Tape for pipe insulation Discussion Thread

Does anyone have recommendations for tape to seal the seams in foam pipe insulation? Most tape seems to get brittle over time and lose its stickiness and lets go.

Also does anyone know of a foam pipe wrap? There are a lot of spots around pipe clamps, valves, pumps, etc. that cannot be covered. All I can find online is something that looks like bubblewrap with foil on both sides. It works great, but it is very flammable (found that out...