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Shower elbow wall plate. Discussion Thread

Hi, best way to go about fitting these? The length of thread means the back plate elbow is deep in the wall for the square shroud to fit flush with the tile.

Is it best so sit the back plate elbow forward and trim down the Brass thread ?

Regards

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Releasing pressure in pipwork Discussion Thread

Hi
I know that this may seem like a daft question, but here goes.
Is it possible to release pressure in pipe work.
Let me expand.
I've been undertaking some changes to the pipework in out ground floor kitchen. The pipework had been completed using JG Speedfit, so I've used the same to make the changes.
As a temporary measure, whilst completing the job, I installed two Speedfit Stop Ends. This meant that I could turn the water back on...

 

What do you think of this flexible gas hob connector? Discussion Thread

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Aqualisa shower drips Discussion Thread

My aqualisa shower drips when turned off. Reluctant to change the whole cartridge (mechanical Aqualisa Thermostatic Cartridge Grey). I heard that it could be because of worn out washer and one could possibly change, with some difficulty because of restricted access the "O" washer at the back of it. Your comments and advice will greatly be appreciated

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Combi Boiler vs System Boiler Discussion Thread

I think the last discussion was back in 2021.

A few questions to guide any discussion.

Which are the cheapest to heat over the year, system or combi in an average 3/4 bed property?

Which will be the more reliable and cheapest boiler type to repair over the next 10 years?

Is there a better boiler type thats not been covered in the title?

Thanks

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Missing pot from trapped gulley (Brand identification request) Discussion Thread

Hi Guys,

I have a customer who has had building work done and the pot (if that's what it's called) has gone missing. I believe the builders blocked the drain with debris, removed the insert/pot/grill and the clowns didn't put it straight back and it got dumped with all the other waste on site. I told the customer if I can identify the make/type of trap, I could possibly buy a new unit and take the...

 

Rigid syphon Discussion Thread

Hi just to confirm does this look like a rigid syphon. Not seen in person but doesn't look like it one of the ones that splits so can replace the diaghram. Thanks

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Any tips for a non plumber with no pilot light Discussion Thread

Hi,

Ideal classic boiler has no pilot light.

Home emergency cover is an option, so no huge drama but I wondered if there's anything a non plumber could try.

Tried:

Pushing the button to ignite the pilot light,

Turning off and on the boiler fuse in my Junction box and tried the pilot ignition again,

Turning the thermostat on the boiler to zero and tried the pilot ignition again

Thanks in advance

Any tips for a...

 

Hive thermostat multizone help Discussion Thread

Can anyone help me. I have just moved house and we have a boiler with a separate hot water tank and then 2 thermostats, one upstair and one down stairs. We want ti fit Hive and I know we need one thermostat and hub to work with a boiler and separate tank however I cannot seem to find the multizone one for sale that we also need. Do I just need to buy a separate combi boiler one? have they stopped selling multizone?.

Hive thermostat...

 

F&e tank vent pipe pouring hot water Discussion Thread

Hi all

I have an oil fired heating system open vent with an f&e tank we had some problems with air constantly getting into the radiators and one of them doesn’t work at all, the system is quite dirty and have now noticed everytime we use the boiler the vent on the f&e tank is pouring hot water but only when the boiler runs. Is this a sludge problem or trapped air as the tank is really dirty.

F&e tank vent pipe pouring hot...