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    The new tap fittings. All work from above...

    I cannot find these new taps that I've heard about from somewhere.... I'm about to fit a bath with taps: middle bath, against the wall and would like to give the customers the option to be able to change the taps in the future... Or does anyone know the best way to fit bath taps which cannot...
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    7 pipes to a worcester combination boiler? Not including the condensate pipe

    Worcester boiler seems to have an extra cold feed from the boiler to the bathroom? If this is the case... why? The problem is that the hot water feed is fine. I.e. the hot water is red hot which is what I want.. As soon as the cold tap is put on though the hot reduces in temperature...
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    Strange inlet valve set up

    spot on! Thanks steve:54:
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    Strange inlet valve set up

    Hi, I have found an inlet valve for a toilet cistern that is very strange. There is a 10mm copper pipe inside the cistern which the inlet valve is attached to. I cannot remove it all as the hole in the cistern is too small and to close to the side of the cistern. Anyone no how to find...
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    Hot tap on bath not hot, unless just slightly on...... Combination boiler

    Hi, I have reduced the flow rate on the cold using service valve to the bath shower and basin. It works! Hot water to the bath and shower hot... Now I would like to fix it properly. Ball 'o' fix not good.. I would like to use a one way valve on the hot but were talking mains pressure, does...
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    Hot tap on bath not hot, unless just slightly on...... Combination boiler

    Hi, advice please.. Combination boiler. Hot water to the shower is very poor. Hot water to the bath is hot if just a very slow trickle is made Kitchen sink is red hot so boiler is just fine.. Everything used to be fine so the pipework must be ok.. How is cold water mixing with the hot...
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    Please help.... Installing a negative head pump.

    If I install a negative head pump for 2 showers will it also power up to feed the positive head taps... I've got a: Stuart Turner Monsoon Shower Pump 2 bar Twin Impeller Negative Head :sweatdrop: Thanks in advance...
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    Advice on best way to boss onto cast iron

    Thanks clanger. Do you know of any hole saw that can get through cast iron?
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    Advice on best way to boss onto cast iron

    Doing a quote for a saniflo and need to know if anyone knows of the best way to drill into Cast Iron Soil Pipe and best boss to use please... Thanks in advance....
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    Saniflo. Oh no!

    Hi, could anyone tell me the best way to boss into a cast iron Soil Pipe please. Going to do a quote for fitting a saniflo.... Thanks in advance :75: www.practicalplumbingsolutions.com
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    Help needed to find an 'adjustable' - traditional - wall mounted bath/mixer tap...

    Re: Help needed to find an 'adjustable' - traditional - wall mounted bath/mixer tap.. Thanks for the globe taps advise, I take it they will just screw straight on?
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    Help needed to find an 'adjustable' - traditional - wall mounted bath/mixer tap...

    Re: Help needed to find an 'adjustable' - traditional - wall mounted bath/mixer tap.. Sorry two 3/4 inch bsp threaded pipe coming out of the wall, customer wants a traditional bath/mixer tap..... Anyone no of anyway to give my customer what she wants?
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    Help needed to find an 'adjustable' - traditional - wall mounted bath/mixer tap...

    Re: Help needed to find an 'adjustable' - traditional - wall mounted bath/mixer tap.. I've got two male 3/4 inch bsp threaded pipe coming out of the wall. These kits are designed to use female 1/2 inch backplates with off-set 1/2 inch to 3/4.. Am I right? I'm not 100% sure....
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    Help needed to find an 'adjustable' - traditional - wall mounted bath/mixer tap...

    Re: Help needed to find an 'adjustable' - traditional - wall mounted bath/mixer tap.. Seems as if I need a male 3/4 inch to female 3/4 inch off-set connector???? I don't think they exist though..
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    Help needed to find an 'adjustable' - traditional - wall mounted bath/mixer tap...

    I've been a plumber for a while now but never came across some traditional wall mounted bath / mixer tap with 3/4 inch thread coming out of the wall and being 160mm centre to centre between pipes! Now I can get a wall mounted tap 150mm apart but cannot find an adjustable one anywhere....:sad...
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