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A handle is a part of, or attachment to, an object that allows it to be grasped and manipulated by hand. The design of each type of handle involves substantial ergonomic issues, even where these are dealt with intuitively or by following tradition. Handles for tools are an important part of their function, enabling the user to exploit the tools to maximum effect. Package handles allow for convenient carrying of packages.

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  1. U

    Why cold tap handle can still be turned even though valve is closed

    Hi all, I recently replaced the compression type valves on my bathroom basin as the cold one was leaking and also when you tried to turn it on the handle would do almost a complete turn before the valve would open and water came out. Thought this was a knackered circlip and seemed to be so when...
  2. H

    Thread for thermostatic valve handle has worn away totally. Help!

    Hi all I need to remove the handle so that I may remove the back plate to the shower valve so I can adjust and replace the thermostatic cartridge. However the thread on the grub screw to remove the diverter/water flow handle has worn away and now the accompanying allen key just keeps turning...
  3. Dan

    UPDATE PLEASE READ: How we now handle people asking about Gas

    http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/threads/stock-reply-for-people-who-shouldnt-be-messing-with-gas.96735/ When we refuse help for people when they shouldn't be getting it, please be polite about it, or just don't reply at all. :) I want the forum booming again. And we're putting off people far...
  4. Z

    Toilet flush broken

    Hi I am in Tonbridge Kent and I need a plumber quite urgently to fix my toilet as the handle flush has snapped off. Its an old style toilet with a plastic sort of tank thing that the handle pull was attached to but it's snapped right off and now won't flush. thankyou
  5. F

    Hot water tank feed shutoff valve stuck?

    Hi, I would like to replace a hot water pipe in the property that is corroded. Unfortunately when I try to close off the valve that feeds the hot water tank, it turns about 1/10th of a turn but no more. It is not stiff, it just seems this is the limit of the valve, however it is not affecting...
  6. H

    HELP PLEASE – Plug mechanism is broken

    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...
  7. M

    USA Handle came lose, pfister

    Well, I have no idea how this handle even got installed, but it came off and all my hardware store are Moen supply
  8. B

    Hansgrohe Ecostat - Thermostatic Mixer Handle removal

    For the life of me I can't seem to find the way to remove the Thermostatic handle. The Hansgrohe Ecostat web pages seem to i cage a simple flat scre. https://spares.hansgrohe.com/etk/INT/pdf/datasheet.pdf?art=15375000&partlist=8796268539747&lang=en_GB However mine is not and neither is it a...
  9. T

    Toilet Flush Handle Advice, Please

    I have concealed toilet cistern which has flush handle that goes through the inspection panel (my poor design). Because the spindle has to be fixed inside because of the lever arm I have to break the tiled inspection panel each time I need to inspect. My question is: is it possible to obtain a...
    • The Shadowman
    • Thread
    • advice because break flush handle inspection oil panel please toilet
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
  10. M

    Franke Olympus - valve replacement

    I'm trying to replace the ceramic valves in a Franke Olympus tap. I have removed the grub screw from the tap lever, but the lever wont budge, so I cant gain access to the valve. Any ideas?
  11. G

    Request for advice re a Trevi boost shower (stuck "clutch").

    The volume control of my Tevi boost shower has stopped turning easily. It is now so difficult to turn off the cold supply that I'm turning that off via the isolation valve rather than the shower. It also takes many turns of the volume control to get the shower hot. It doesn't seem to be the...
  12. B

    Grohe Avensys concealed valve

    I am replacing the cartridge. I can't get the handle off - there aren't any grub screws. As everything is made of plastic I want to be careful and not apply too much force. Any tips/tools to work it loose? best, Bert
  13. E

    Changing hot basin tap in downstairs wc with and immersion heater/backboiler

    Hi all, Ive got to change a downstairs wc hot basin tap for my mother in law. She has an old back boiler in the living room and an immersion heater in an upstairs bedroom. Was just wondering, will i need to switch the boiler off, and drain down the entire immersion heater to accomplish the...
    • evilkensdad
    • Thread
    • basin boiler change changing downstairs handle hot immersion oil supply tap valve water
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
  14. T

    Toilet cistern help

    hi guys, looking for advice. In orderto flush my toilet, I need to 'pump' the flushing handle a few times to get the pressure for the flush. Sometimes this takes longer than others and its a pain if we have visitors etc. I need to get it fixed. I asked about it when in a DIY store and they said...
  15. M

    Insinkerator 3n1 hot/cold tap handle

    HI, We have had a insinkerator 3n1 fitted and when pushing the hot part of the hot cold side to hot it is touching the window sill so not getting fully hot. Has anyone ever taken the end off to turn it forwards slightly? or offer any advice Many Thanks Simon
  16. Y

    How to increase pressure on Worcester 30 HE

    My pressure is below 1 bar when cold. The manual just says "increase the pressure by doing what the installer showed you". Great. on other boilers there have been some easy to adjust valves to do this. But I'm not 100% sure on this boiler. Any suggestions please? Thanks
  17. U

    Changing washer in kitchen mixer tap

    Hi all, I hope someone can shed some light on my problem. I am trying to fix a dripping kitchen tap. I've taken the handle off one side of the mixer tap and instead of being able to get to the headgear nut it is covered by two plastic pieces that stop me being able to get to it. One is the...
    • Unregistered
    • Thread
    • being changing handle kitchen kitchen mixer tap mixer mixer tap receive register tap washer
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
  18. N

    leak through handle of push fit service valve

    Hi, Can anybody tell me if this service valve on can be replaced or repaired as it leaks from the spine of the handle when closed. I looked on-line to try to match it with an existing make but with no luck. Looks like a compression to tap connector type. Does anybody know if it can be...
    • Nobbyone
    • Thread
    • anybody attach connector handle leak normal push fit service through valve
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
  19. P

    Toilet not flushing everytime

    Hi all Just fitted one of these macdee-by-wirquin-universal-dual-flush-siphon and it does not want to flush every time any suggestions please.Thanks Phil.
  20. S

    Replacing 20 spline tap handle

    Hi all, I have a bathroom basin mixer tap - one of the crosshead handles is missing an arm. I have been looking for a pair of handles to replace the existing ones and people keep telling me that it would be easier to just buy a new tap. I am a plumbing newbie - changing the whole tap...
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