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Aliddin easyfit isolator, Anyone with a bad experience of these? Discussion Thread

Hi all, thinking of fitting the said isolator to my heating system from boiler to circulation pump in 22mm copper, so I can fir a MagnaClean Atom ( I know the position of the MagnaClean is not ideal but the return to the boiler runs down the living room wall within boxing in). I would normally drain down the system if I had more time to deal with airlocks upon refilling etc BUT with work at the moment I...

 

Ultra compact wall hung toilet frame Discussion Thread

I'm redoing our 4' x 4' downstairs loo. My wife took a shine to an L shaped basin loo unit & the blurb states that the toilet unit can take a frame. However it's only a 500 wide unit (470 inside) and only 820mm high. Been looking around at frames and stumbled across Arezzo who do one that would fit. Stocked by Victorian plumbing, which doesn't enthuse me, but also other places.

I asked chatgpt about Arezzo (market segment and...

 

Pressure test query? Discussion Thread

Hi all
I’m having to fit a Stuart Turner pump to an install that will be fed from a tank.

However, I’d like to get the install tested including the pump if possible but without it connected to the break tank, as that isn’t available at the moment.

Would I have to bypass the pump to test the rest of the pipe work or could I temporarily connect to the pump via an incoming mains?

I believe the pump operates at 1.5 bar.
Cheers

Pressure test...

 

So... Does anyone know what this is?? Discussion Thread

As I said, any ideas what this is for? It was in line with an outside bib tap.

So... Does anyone know what this is?? for the original thread on Plumbers Forums

 

Potterton Promax 15 HE Discussion Thread

Been called out to an issue with a Potterton Promax 15 HE. Boiler fires up and runs for 30 seconds, no heat leaves the boiler, then you get loads of clunking which sounds like air/crap. Then flow and return get red hot and it cuts out. Have disconnected flow and returns from boiler and and checked that water passes through the boiler without obstruction, which it does. Have checked where cold feed and vent enter the system no blockage there...

 

Best flush cones for low level cistern connections? Discussion Thread

Any recommendations other than the usual clear ones that seem too rigid most times?

I’ve tried the white rubber ones as well but sometimes they don’t allow the pipe to insert fully.

Best flush cones for low level cistern connections? for the original thread on Plumbers Forums

 

Basin taps trickle... Discussion Thread

Can anyone advise?
The problem is - we have a cold water and hot water tap (two separate ones) in a downstairs bathroom - these are basin taps with a 'bell' like housing. Sometimes, when turning the taps on the water flow is very restricted - ie a trickle - other times they work okay... BUT... if I lift upwards on the tap then the water flows out okay - I wonder why this helps?
ANY suggestions as to what the problem might be and how to fix it...

 

customer wants boiler in unheated storeroom Discussion Thread

unheated storeroom, with louvre doors open to outside due to ventilation system installed in same room
warned them about risk of freezing - boiler will only be used a couple of days a week.
i know it will have a frost-stat, but that would not protect if there was a power failure, RCD trip etc.
Insulation of pipework would have to be 35mm, but that leaves valves,, filter, de-aerator - difficult to insulate them.
What else...

 

Seized Filling Loop Tap Discussion Thread

Hi, any ideas on how I can get this seized tap to turn? I can get it replaced in a couple of weeks but I need to fill the boiler as the pressure is on the low side. Any ideas what size they are so I can have it ready for the plumber when he comes?

Seized Filling Loop Tap for the original thread on Plumbers Forums

 

Non-return rat flap/blocker at drain exit Discussion Thread

Hi folks! I have a question re rat flaps / blockers - can they be mounted on the exit side of a pipe? We have a rat problem and think they are coming into the house via the sewage system. We live in a semi-detached property and the rat people have fitted a non return rat flap inside our inspection chamber where the pipe leaves our system. Unfortunately this empties into a shared drain with our neighbour and we suspect the...

 

Texture metal lined pipe? Discussion Thread

Hi guys
Any of you use the above pipe at all? If so, do you use only tectite fittings or any other manufacturers?

Texture metal lined pipe? for the original thread on Plumbers Forums

 

Rusted screw removal tool?? Discussion Thread

Hi guys any advice on removing rusted screws on toilet pans?? Had 3 today and ended up braking one pan. No wiggle room at all.

Rusted screw removal tool?? for the original thread on Plumbers Forums

 

An Boiler be left on with water tuned off? Discussion Thread

I have a Worcester Greenstar boiler and would prefer to turn off the water supply to the house during 2-week absence. Is it safe to do this?
Advice appreciated.

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Concealed cistern o/flowing any tips what make is it. Pics encl Discussion Thread

Concealed cistern o/flowing any tips what make is it. Pics encl for the original thread on Plumbers Forums

 

Boss your bathroom - Join the Tile High Club Discussion Thread

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Mixer Tap Cartridge change advise. Discussion Thread

Hi

Our kitchen mixer tap is leaking around the bottom. Unsure where the leak is coming from but suspect/hope a new cartridge will fix it.

I am not a confident DIY guy, our mains pressure is really high and so plumbing makes me nervous 😂 but I feel like this is a job I should really be able to do for myself.

Am I ok to isolate the tap using the isolation valves, pictures attached? Or will I need to go through the pain of turning...

 

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...

 

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...