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  1. GrumpyGrampa

    Isolating valves - why the big difference in price?

    I'm not a plumber. I know the answer may well be "quality" but can you professionals explain why? I attach links to two 15 mm isolating valves from Screwfix. I've used ones from the 10 pack often enough but they occasionally "weep" when turned on/off. The pack of 10 costs £9.79 and a pack of...
  2. GrumpyGrampa

    Pipe dimensions and drink!

    I'm not a plumber. I can't get my head round plastic waste pipe dimensions - there's so many of them? I get that 32 mm is 1.25" and 40 mm is 1.5" (internal diameters) but what's the difference between "solvent weld" and "compression" as far as compatibility is concerned? For example, on a...
  3. GrumpyGrampa

    Sink unblocker - second last resort!

    Not a plumber but helping my elderly neighbour (82). Before I go completely nuts....kitchen (double sink) and toilet wash hand basin wastes are joined under the floor (which I've been under - a real mess of pipes and joins) and eventually to the outside world (see image 1) but all blocked and...
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