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    LoxSeal re-use?

    I'm at the stage of my shower replacement where I have a new shower head to screw into the wall pipes. I tried it, turned on the shower, and find there are light leaks. Obviously I need to fix this so I got some Blue plumbers tape. Trouble is, the pipe doesn't stick out enough to easily wrap the...
  2. C

    Taps and metalic taste

    We tastes metalic! Help please!have installed new mixer taps and now the water
  3. M

    Leaking hot water heater. Repair or fix?

    Hi, I've got a brand new (2nd hand) Bosch Hydropower 16H tankless hot water heater. Since it was installed I have noticed it leaks a lot. I took the cover off and it looks like the bottom part (water section?) is leaking in a couple of places. maybe a seal or diaphragm? Can it be repaired or...
    • Mowby1Kanoby
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    • australia fix heater hot hot water leaking repair water water heater
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Plumbers Forums
  4. S

    Is there a correct position of the hole for washing machine pipes

    We had water leak from the laundry sink into the cupboard below, then flow down the hole cut for the pipes (the hole was on the floor of the cupboard).. this water then went downstairs and flooded the downstairs bedroom that is directly above the laundry area. It makes no sense to me to cut the...
    • Stuart Porter
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    • australia correct cupboard machine pipes position washing washing machine
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Plumbers Forums
  5. W

    toilet leak from pvc pipe

    hi i have a drip leak from the bottom of this pipe see attached how do i fix it is there a video that would help me cheers
  6. D

    Tempering Valve - Best Brands

    So my hot water tank is barely 3 years old and a recent service check tells me the tempering valve is on the way out It's a Hydroboss brand from Tradelink and I'm keen not to replace crap with crap So what are the best brands of valves on the market ? The plumber recommended AVG
    • daylightsaver
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    • australia brands valve valves
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Plumbers Forums
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    pricing costs / labor time to replace flexible coupling

    Good morning, I thought I would try here first before going elsewhere. in short I had a septic system flexible coupling needing replacing. Backed up waste water. It was less than a meter down and took plumbers less than 1/2 to diagnose I was charged $1560 originally Spoke to plumber to contest...
    • very tired
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    • australia costs coupling flexible labour pricing replace time waste pipe joints
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Plumbers Forums
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    Difficulty of removing asbestos; Plumber that can repair Gyprock wall

    I have been given a quote to fix a noisy tap. Apparently they have to “replace breech to main shower” — which I understand to mean the thing one level behind any normal work on a tap. (“It is worn down and still has a small crack in it.”) “This will have to be done through the Gyprock wall...
    • David08637
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    • asbestos australia plumber removing repair wall
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Plumbers Forums
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    What pipes are they?

    Want to replace my old sink with a vanity. Can someone tell me what type of pipes the photo in the below links are and can I use compression fittings or solder? https://ibb.co/vjfGZpb https://ibb.co/Xy8C0QQ
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    Flushable wipes in the toilet

    I use flushable wipes and I know that there has been previous advice not to flush them but it says a new and improved design allows them to be flushed. This morning I woke up and the toilet water level had risen with some wipes there too. I have cleared the block and flushed several times and it...
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    install mini tap pair and pressure limiting value

    Need supply and install of mini tap pair and pressure limiting value 350 KPA for dishwasher, I have got a quote for $1000, is this price justified ?
    • LewisR
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    • australia install mini pressure price quote tap value
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Plumbers Forums
  12. S

    re: Water Meter Red Triangle In constant motion

    Should the small red triangle on meter continually be moving? Checked meter after hearing water noise in garage. Want to know if it’s a Sydney water issue or do we need a plumber.
    • Samjameson
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    • australia constant meter red water water meter
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Plumbers Forums
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    Soldering veiga fittings on gas

    Is there any clause that says I cant remove the rubber rind on a viega fitting and solder it on my domestic gas installation? Thanks
    • Peter N
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    • australia fitting fittings gas gas pipe installation soldering
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: UK Plumbers Forums
  14. D

    No hot water coming out when tap turned on in shower

    Hi all, I have an issue with our shower's hot water. The shower is operated using two separate taps for cold and hot water. When the hot water tap is turned on, no water at all comes from the shower head - not even a drizzle. However, when the cold water is turned on it flows freely. The hot...
    • Dan0001!`
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    • australia coming hot hot water no hot water shower tap turned water
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Plumbers Forums
  15. abrogard

    Is pvc pressure water pipe okay for outdoor use?

    I've just put a second tap out in the garden and ran that 1/2" pressure water pvc to do it. Down from the first one, underground, up to the second. The up and down runs exposed to the weather all the time. Is that going to be alright or I should clad them or paint them or something, protect...
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    Hot water signal panels

    Hi all. My house have instant gas hot water system with solar hot water. Hot water is taking long time when I turn the tap on. The house is approximately 31 squares. I have been told the water is going up to the solar panels first and then going through the instant hot water system. Hence the...
    • AKSARAYLI
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    • australia hot hot water panels signal water
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: UK Plumbers Forums
  17. J

    Moving to aus in january/febuary 24 and in search for some advice

    Hi Guys, Im looking to come to Australia in january/febuary 2024. I have a working holiday visa already sorted. I run my own plumbing and heating company that has been going for 3 years but i have been plumbing for 10 years. i also have my gas qualification. Im giving up everything to come to...
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    Is there water in the tank?

    Hi, we have an old water tank in our roof that's not used anymore. We have a contractor for something else wanting to cut a pipe from it. I'm worried that there might be water in the tank that will come out if the pipe is cut. How do I tell if there's water in the tank? Do old tanks normally...
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    What to do with dry well in backyard

    Hi all, I'm knocked down and re-building the new house. when I'm doing the landscaping noticed that the dry well was connected to a terracotta pipe. New house plumbing with PVC. So what do i do now?
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    Replacing a section of terracotta waste pipes with PVC?

    Good day, Can someone please advise me if it is possible to replace old terracotta waste pipes for PVC in a section only? My sewage line goes downhill away from the house to the sewer main. What I assume to be an inspection shaft is at the bottom of my property. I want to replace only a...

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