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"A Fix with Sontarans" is a specially written Doctor Who segment produced for the BBC children's programme Jim'll Fix It featuring Colin Baker in character as the Sixth Doctor. It was broadcast on 23 February 1985.

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    HOW to fix that ......

    hi lads, Does anyone have not idea how to fix that leak? Any chance of getting a new part or something? The leak is coming from where the blue towel is. Below you will see picture KIND regards, Ron
  2. P

    Bonomi Shower Mixer Need Help to Fix Leak

    One of the tap for my shower is leaking and I want to replace the cartridge(?) but I cannot seem to remove or loosen it using a spanner(10-14). There are no grub screws around it. Can someone please suggest what tool I need to buy for this or should I just hire a plumber?
  3. H

    My first toilet fix and I have problems. Please help!!!

    Hi all, hope you're well. First of all I am trying desperately to fix the toilet myself. I have told the wife I can do it so my reputation as man is at stake...lol. The truth is all was going fine until our ensuite toilet started leaking. So thought I would replace the everything as they were...
  4. L

    Hot water temperature dial - on Boiler - fixable?

    Vaillant ecoTECH Plus 837. Hot water (taps) temperature dial on boiler - rotates - but does not change the temp on the boiler - it's as if its no longer connected to the rotary switch itself. I think the plastic shaft is broken/snapped. Either way - is such a mechanical problem easily...
  5. U

    No hot water from shower after turning the hot water feed off and on?

    Hello, I am a complete novice here so any help would be appreciated. I turned of the hot water valve/feed next to the hot water tank in the airing cupboard to try and fix a stiff tap in the bathroom next door. I turned the hot water back on and can get hot water all over the house apart from...
  6. C

    How to fix a dripping mixer tap?

    I watched some videos on youtube and they wear talking about taps that were actually leaking from around the side and needed to replace the valve and stuff. Mine is just dripping from the actual tap itself. Do I still need to replace the valve? If I do, how do I make sure I buy the right...
  7. S

    This is leaking in burner. Is it difficult to fix

    Sister called me saying there's an oil leak in her burner. Called round and took pic of it. Its this part with the very small copper pipe going into it. The oil is dripping from it every sec or so. Can anyone tell me what it is and is it straight forward to fix?
  8. M

    Durapipe water pipe leak fix?

    Dear All, I have durapipe (light grey pipe 1970s use) in my house. It is all over the house so for certain repairs I have bought some universal couplers which have worked well. However, I have noticed that on a join under the kitchen sink, the pipe is dripping. It seems to be a crack in he...
  9. G

    Help please not sure how to fix this back boiler issue

    Hi i have an old back boiler in a ground floor flat. The expansion tank is in the bedroom cupboard and above it is a black tank that is full of cold water with a ball cock in it. This has been making a constant runing water sound for a week and i have only just noticed the overflow outside is...
  10. V

    Fix Shower they said......

    Fix leaking shower they said.... 10min fix they said ..... Plumb center do NOT keep parts for an 1874 Shanks mixer ....grr And no I didnt do the copper pipework...will fix it though ;)
  11. W

    If you need to fix something to a tiled/solid that has pipes popping out of it...

    *tiled/solid floor What do you do? Thusfar I've hit and hoped and got away with. Aiming to plonk fixing in a place I "sense" won't be in same place as the run and go to the bare minimal depth for a good fixing. Like today, tiled floor, small cloakroom, mains popping up in corner. Pan to fit...
  12. A

    Any ideas for a fix

    I have a leak coming from two pipes that were done by a so called plumber now its causing problems with the neighbours could anyone suggest to me a part to fix it. I was thinking of some sort of adapter that i could fit on. If you able to tell me the size of the pipes anr adapter or whatever...
  13. C

    Very smelly soil system with septic tank.......Been told it's impossible to fix!

    Hi all, I'm come to you begging for advice, the tourist site I work for has had a long problem with a very smelly soil system. They've been told by many plumbers its impossible to fix, I've been asked to see 'what I can do'. Its a hotel complex site with a septic tank, 4000 litre. it has quite a...
  14. B

    Leaking Sink UBend - Easy Fix?

    Hi all, The U Bend under my kitchen sink is leaking constantly now and making a mess. The press is terribly damp. I need to get it fixed, but can't afford a tradesman right now. Is it a simple enough fix to DIY? I've been watching the tutorial videos, and the pros make it look very straight...
  15. J

    Does a boile descaler really work permanently or temp fix

    I have had a double dose of descaler in a system for about a week running a turbomax 828e which was kettling a little when started but perfectly fine once warmed up. It's almost there but wanted to find out if anyone has used a descaler n it's been fine for another few years as the kettling was...
  16. T

    Quick fix for a leaky toilet waste?

    Hi all, I've got a customer who wants me to fix a leak where the toilet pan meets the pan connector. Of course I'd usually take out the pan and replace the connector but for a variety of reasons (rusted screws etc...) it's difficult to move so I was wondering if there was a quick fix that would...
  17. P

    How Will I Fix Gold Bar Mixer To Wall?

    I need to fix this gold coloured bar mixer to a tiled block wall to replace an old mixer that had compression elbows. Tre Mercati Roma Gold Plated Exposed Thermostatic Shower Valve | 979A The pipes go through the wall to the hot and cold pipes in cupboard behind shower. As the new mixer has...
  18. S

    Leaking hot water tank - is this something I can fix myself?

    Firstly I'd just like to say hi as this is my first post. I've noticed a fairly constant drip coming from my hot water system that seems to be because of a loose fitting but I'm not sure if it's something I should risk tying to fix myself. The leak was noticed because it started coming through...
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  19. W

    Central Heating System - possible blockage - how to fix?

    Hello, My central heating system has been running OK for the past few years, but yesterday things went wrong. The system is a 1980's vintage gravity fed system. The problem started as follows: 1 - I'd noticed that a couple of rads were slightly cool, but warmer at the bottom than the top. 2...
  20. F

    Leaking tap fix

    Dear all, Anyone have any ideas on how to fix a leaking tap (image attached) Something i could do myself (absolutely no plumbing experience) or would i need a pro to look at it. Thanks in advance. Cheers

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