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    bathroom cold water tap problem

    I have just got back from a weeks holiday, and the cold water tap on the bathroom sink is acting strangely. When I turn it on, nothing happens for about 5 seconds, then it starts to trickle, gradually getting to full flow after about 10 seconds. If I then turn it off and turn it on straight...
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    Hot water tap (washing machine) won't stop water flow

    Hello everyone, I hope someone can help. I'm not a plumber and have limited everyday DIY experience. Last week our old trusty Bosch WF2001 washing machine packed in. The pump broke after a solid 12 year+ service and so we ordered a new Beko one from an online etailer and asked them to...
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    Low pressure in hot water tap in the kitchen

    Hello just fitted to new cold and hot valves for the washing machine for my mother in law. I had to drain her hot water due to no stop tap nearby. When i put the water back on theres hot water everywhere apart from in the kitchen, it's just dripping and it's cold. She lives in a bungalow, any...
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    noise that stops when kitchen cold water tap is turned on

    Hi there.Can anyone help.Last night a noise like a boiling kettle/rushing noise started and can be heard all over then house but is worse in the kitchen.When the kitchen cold water tap is turned on it goes away but returns when the tap is turned off again.Any suggestions how to fix this? Thanks...
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    combi boiler.no hot water unless cold tap is running?

    called to a job today.sauniar duval thermo classic or compact condensing boiler.The hot water tap in the bath will only come through with hot water when the cold tap is turned on in the wash basin?iam thinking this has soemthing to do with the water pressure?iv had a look futher and they have a...
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    Hot water pressure drop

    i have a client who has an old (15 yrs +) valient combi. the hot water pressure isn't brilliant, but goes worse if another hot water tap is turned on. i realise it's a bit vague, but i havent been yet, but any info on what to look for would be most helpful.
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    Heatline Compact S24/30 Pressure Relief and PRV

    Hi guys, I have a heatline compact s24. The central heating works but the pressure relief pipe outside is constantly dripping warm water. I'm thinking a new PRV is needed or the expansion vessel is damaged. Also I get a good flame picture when the heating is on but when I turn on a hot water...
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    'Little Plumber' water softener

    Just had a client on the phone asking about the 'little plumber' water softener. This is a lady who believes all the fantastic claims that are made for herbal treatments so I am having some difficulty convincing her of my natural scepticism. Does anyone have any decent experince of these units?
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    Hot cold water

    Hi There. Advice Needed. I have a BAXI 33 HE DUO TEC Boiler. It has worked well for the last two years. It has now developed a fault, didnt expect problems with it soooo soon. When the hot water tap is opened the water cycles from hot to cold and trying to have a shower or bath is becoming a...
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    Worcester junior 28i

    Hi Guys worcester bosch junior 28i : boiler doesnt fire up when heating is called for but if you switch on the hot water tap the boiler fires and when you switch the tap off the boiler stays on and the radiators heat up all ok the customer said he can hear clicking when its calling for heat...
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    Anyone experienced with Worcester Greenster HE Combi

    As above, customer reports that when he opens hot water tap boiler rockets up to 90 odd degrees and locks out. Now he says heating is messing about as well. he said boiler had no pressure so topped up to 1.5 and just before its locking out its going up to 3/3.5 bar. Im thinking primary side...
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    no cold water from bath mixer taps.

    Hi the cold water tap in my bath mixer has gradually stopped working and now there is no flow at all though the pedastle unit is fine, Ilive in a hard water area could this be the cause? cheers sphinx.
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    Dripping Hot Water Tap of Kitchen Sink Mixer Monobloc

    The hot water tap of the mixer is dripping but unfortunately I can't seem to undo the tap body. Its the screw type tap. I have used wd40 and penetrating oil but it has not budged. I am using a socket to undo the tap body. Wife is nagging so I am bit desperate, any advice welcome.
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    Hot water pulses out of tap

    When I switch on the hot water tap in the bathroom, the water starts to pulse out, then water reduces to a trickle. Have to turn tap on more fully to get more water.
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    PLEASE HELP - mixer tap seeping water at base - PICS included

    Hi, if anyone can help it would be amazing - over the last week the mixer tap in my kitchen has started seeping water from its base - it has slowly got worse and is now constantly leaking. I'm sure there is a simple solution and I don't want to have to pay a plumber to come and sort it if I can...
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    worcester bosch 28i junior hot water problems

    I hope someone can help me with this as i am about to pull my hair out. Here goes when i turn on any hot tap the boiler fires up ok and i start getting hot water no probs, if i turn up the hot tap up full the flow comes really fast the same as the cold water but the water from the hot tap goes...
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    Bath Shower Mixer Tap Problems

    Hi all, please can you help with this problem: My original bath shower mixer tap was 12yrs old and developed a problem so I thought I would buy a whole new similar style unit. I fitted the new taps and all was ok for a week or two. Then i noticed the hot tap would only turn two full turns but...
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    ravenheat 80l fault

    hi everyone i went on a call out today with central heating and hot water faults here goes/ heating is getting slightly warm boiler ignites for few seconds then goes out continuously - sounds like thermisters or airpressure switch right ? but when central heating is off and hot water tap is on...
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    Combi Boiler Buzzing Noise

    Hi, Just after a bit of advice with a really intermittent noise my combi boiler randomly makes. It makes what I can only describe as a buzzing noise - this only ever happens when the central heating is first heating up - usually just as it gets up to temperature - 50Cish. Out of all the times...
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    Got Central heating working but no hot water please help a newbe

    Hi to all, I have fitted a new rad in the upstairs bathroom, I had to drain the system which is Gravity fed, and alos fitted a new CH pump, I put water back into the system and working from downsatirs up bleed all rads, I now have central heating BUT... no hot water, I do have water coming out...

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