Plumbing Advice

There is still a bit more to be worked on Discussion Thread

I'm still struggling to finalise on the actual forums and categories. Trying to branch out a bit too with the bathroom fitters forums. Will see what that brings over the next 12 months, if it doesn't work it doesn't work and I'll pull it.

But i'm hoping it brings a few more regulars to the forum in general.

So the forums might move around a little bit.

Oh and the menu system is abysmal. In fact I'll get that done next...

 

Plumbers Talk Categories - Why they're useful Discussion Thread

The following links take you to the forum categories we have on Plumbers Talk. They're the same as clicking on the orange category links on the actual forum homepage. Usually they just contain the forums that they have in them, so it's the same information as on the homepage.

So I thought I'd make them useful.

They now contain some widgets of information, the top viewed threads or top trending threads from over the...

 

Plumbers Forums News and Updates Forum is Back Discussion Thread

I got rid of this forum a while ago and wanted to use a blog instead but it never happened. So I thought I'll bring the forum back so that you know where to go to find information about forum changes and improvements.

Plumbers Forums News and Updates Forum is Back for the original thread on Plumbers Forums

 

Long right angled screwdriver Discussion Thread

Hello,
I want to tighten a screw at the back of a radiator. Instead of removing the radiator, I thought it would be better to use a ratchet screwdriver or a right angle screwdriver. However the screw is at 20 cm depth. I would appreciate any advice from you on the best tool to use to tighten the screw instead of removing the radiator as i can't find as long right angled screwdriver / ratchet screwdriver. Thank you.

Thank you.

Long...

 

Old cistern/syphon advice? Discussion Thread

Hi guys

I’ve tried to help out an old neighbour tonight with his toilet (low level cistern) as it had stopped flushing.

On inspection it was the diaphragm had split so I’d managed to get a new one, brilliant.

Problem is though, the existing syphon didn’t have a washer between the syphon and cistern??? Not even silicon or paste to be seen. 40 years this has been like it and I’ve never worked on a toilet without a washer. Plus, the flush...

 

Heating oil tank (plastic) has rusty coloured layer on bottom... Discussion Thread

Hi

The tank is around 7 years old. Any ideas what causes it and/or whether it is a problem?

Sorry the photo is not great, it's the best I can get through the small opening.

Many thanks




Heating oil tank (plastic) has rusty coloured layer on bottom... for the original thread...

 

Taps: quality tiers? Discussion Thread

Hello, I've tried searching using Bristan, Grohe, Vado etc & get no results at all - I don't understand that!
Anyway, is there an existing post, or would anyone be kind enough to proffer their opinion on tap quality. As I see it, there are two parameters - quality/thickness of chrome plating and quality of engineering/innards. I'd expect a decent brand to have both at a reasonable level.

I'm probably interested in middle-higher middle quality...

 

UFH and zone valves help? Discussion Thread

Hi all
Got an existing combi with 3rd party controls.
There is a towel rail zone with 2 port valve and UFH manifold with 4 actuators and a 2 port valve.
They are having an extension with another UFH manifold with 3 actuators, would this need a 3rd 2 port or just use the same as the other UFH?

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I looking for a Gas Engineer. Discussion Thread

I want to do some practical with him ..
In Great Manchester.

I looking for a Gas Engineer. for the original thread on Plumbers Forums

 

chris martin. Discussion Thread

Have a job in the netherlands, is the 15 & 22 the same size as uk

chris martin. for the original thread on Plumbers Forums