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Replacement Diverter valve for obsolete tap Discussion Thread

Hi,
I have a Bristan Matrix Bath Shower Mixer Tap, the diverter valve has been temperamental for some time and has finally failed with a split rubber washer. The tap is obsolete and spares are no longer available.
(I have contacted Bristan.)
The bath is built in and access to the tap is not possible without a lot of dismantling.

Does anyone recognise the washer, (dimensions are approximately 25mm dia by 10mm thick...

 

Great to be with the plumbing gurus here. you're awesome Discussion Thread

Hi guys. Feels good to be here. Can’t wait to learn and share my experience

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Does anyone have any idea how to purchase FM MATTSSON parts in the uk? Discussion Thread

Hi all. I work doing maintenance at a student accomodation village and we have a large number of mixer showers with valves by FM MATTSSON. They are a swedish company.
I am particularly looking for spares for the on/off valve.

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Changing from system to combi boiler with under floor pipework. Discussion Thread

Wondering should i change a system boiler with a combi if I have underfloor pipes in a single storey 2 bed 90s bungalow There are only 9 bungalows in the close and I was told 2 of these had leaks in floor when they changed to a combi by a neighbor. He said as he was an engineer he would not advise the change as it was something to do with the different pressures the boilers operate on. What are the...

 

Qualified Trainee / Improver Seeks Start Discussion Thread

Hi - I am looking to return back to the industry. I completed a three year adult apprenticeship having qualified with the City & Guilds Level 2 and the NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing & Heating. I have three years experience. I am based in Carshalton in Surrey / Greater London. I want to get back into the trade but finding positions in proving to be difficult. Due to covid bereavement i left the firm I was with in South Kent and...

 

Qualified Trainee / Improver Seeks Start Discussion Thread

Hi - I am looking to return back to the industry. I completed a three year adult apprenticeship having qualified with the City & Guilds Level 2 and the NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing & Heating. I have three years experience. I am based in Carshalton in Surrey / Greater London. I want to get back into the trade but finding positions is proving to be difficult. Due to covid bereavement i left the firm I was with in South East Kent and...

 

First post that is required to maintain account Discussion Thread

Hi
Newbie here just wanting to learn from everyone here
Thanks

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Alternative to Everbuild Plumbers Gold? Discussion Thread

Can anyone recommend an alternative to Everbuild Plumbers Gold? I have always used this with great success, but the latest tube doesn't seem to work as well as previous tubes. Have the changed the formula when they moved from black tube to a grey tube?

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Heat Exchanger with AGA and heat pump Discussion Thread

Hi All I have a client asking whether they can still use the AGA to heat rads once the air source heat pump is in. I think it is possible using a heat exchanger so the low pressure AGA and high pressure heat pump systems don't connect. I've seen it done on biomass systems but wonder what the implications are with heat pump legislation

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Home DIYer posting to retain account. Discussion Thread

Drayton equipment fitted to CH system & very old Aqualisa Aguavalve 200 shower so have used this site for advice: very useful.

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