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Hi all, I hope you can help I have the following problem. I recently had hive fitted by British gas. Previously my home didn't have a thermostat, and thought this would be a good idea. I have a closed pressure system with a condensing boiler and radiators throughout the home. I also have a...

I could do with some advice please. My bath has an overflowand plug, which lifts when you turn a handle. Not particularly unusual, I know. The handle has stopped twisting, meaning I can’t lift theplug. For a long time the handle didn’t lower the plug (I just pushed it down)but now it won’t go...

I've recently moved into a property with underfloor heating, each room has it's own thermostat but we find that the system doesn't really work, looking at the manifold it seems multiple parts are broken on it, we have also found that the boiler keeps losing pressure and has to keep being filled...

Word of warning, the van was dead locked all round with expensive dead locks http://www.locks4vans.co.uk/products_locks_deadlocks.html No problem what so ever the side door was just bent back and in they go. The locksmith is now saying have a Clifford alarm fitted in stead of locks Stay safe...

Hi ladies/gents, I'm new to the forum. I'm after a bit of advice regarding my situation. I'm trying to pick the best option for repairing a damaged sewage pipe. I have a ground floor garden flat in West London (period conversion) which I have been living for about year now. There 2 man holes...

I need to repair this broken 40mm pipe which has broken off of the 40mm boss. Not quite sure of the best way to go here but I understand that these items are pretty useful but would removing the existing strap-boss prevent a straightforward installation. I guess the other option would be to...

Hi I moved into a house with UFH installed in one room a few months back. Now the weather is getting cooler I've turned it on for the first time and not convinced its working. When on and room below thermos temp, everything seems to work boiler lights and I can fee the pipes from the manifold...

Not much general plumbing experience. Mains stopcock handle sheared off. Street isolation only outside for 4/5 houses. So to save any faffing about was just going replace spindle. Question is do all stopcocks have same size spindle and gland thread?

Moving house in 2 days and toilet flush broke. I know nothing about toilets and all my tools are packed. THe hand presumably lifts something up via the steel wire shown and a 4 inch long plastic rod?

Would really appreciate some advice. I'm decorating my sitting room and am hopefully having the walls skimmed. The radiator is served by a flow and return pipe which come down from the ceiling and I want to cut these and replace them once the wall is skimmed. I drained down the system today...

My ideal standard toilet (concealed unit) was leaking into the pan. Changing the washer didn't solve the problem. We discovered one of the clips on the unit which holds the flush valve is broken. Does anybody know how these holding units are replaced? Do they just screw out, for example? And how...

Hello. First time post, hoping I can get some help. The outside bottle gully that collects waste water from the kitchen has broken. Doesn't look too bad a job so I'm having a go. I've dug down and chipped away all the concrete so iI'm now in a position to remove the old gully. I have a...

Need advice to confirm something a cracked radiant is ID and must connected is this correct thanks. Regards

I am looking for a cistern lid to replace a broken one. The broken item has the marks "LECICO" , "DL1" and "188" underneath and I believe the colour is soft cream. I am based in Wolverhampton and would travel a reasonable distance for a replacement. Thanks.

I have recently installed a new shower, I was standing on a stool and doing the final touches with silicone and the stool slipped and went straight through the shower trap base.. The tray has been mortered in and is solid all glass panels fixed so ripping it out sounds like an absolute disaster...

I have recently installed a new shower, I was standing on a stool and doing the final touches with silicone and the stool slipped and went straight through the shower trap base.. The tray has been mortered in and is solid all glass panels fixed so ripping it out sounds like an absolute disaster...

Hi guys Just wanted to get your opinion. We have a Saniflo "Sanivite 3" under the kitchen sink which serves the kitchen sink and dishwasher which has very helpfully decided to conk out just before the weekend. I was going to buy a new one but looking at the pipework suddenly questioned why...

Hi guys Just wanted to get your opinion. We have a Saniflo "Sanivite 3" under the kitchen sink which serves the kitchen sink and dishwasher which has very helpfully decided to conk out just before the weekend. I was going to buy a new one but looking at the pipework suddenly questioned why...

Hi I have a traditional basin mixer tap both handles are now loose and spin freely without turning the water on or off. How do I fix this issue? Can I replace the handles or do I need to replace the entire tap? Also, is this an easy DIY job or should I get a plumber? Thanks a lot, Davie

Hi all, One of our tradesmen has broken his wrist outside of work. It's going to be in plaster for a good few weeks now and obviously during this time he isn't going to be able to do any construction work for us! My main concern is ensuring that it heals up ASAP. He wants to come in and get...