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  1. R

    microbore valve connection

    Hi all, just removed a radiator while decorating. One side was easy, the other just spun round and is now leaking. Have drained down system but not sure how to fix leak (not seen this connector before) ps was really tight - split the olive? The whole connector is spinning round. Thanks in advance.
  2. R

    Connection for 40mm waste to flexible 30mm bath hose waste

    Hi, just hoping someone can advise on best option to connect 40mm waste pipe to a flexible bath waste hose of approx 30mm, I assume some form a spigot to will needed but not sure exactly what to search for. Many thanks in advance!
  3. L

    Old outside tap hosepipe connection -which size ?

    Hi everyone - I have an old outside tap with male thread but struggling to find a right hosepipe connection after the other one broke. The top of the old broken connector still screws on but the 3/4 ones I've bought don't fit. I've thought of buying female brass hosepipe connector might solve...
  4. C

    Problem with service valve connection

    Hi - I've replaced the service valve on the water feed to my toilet. It's screwed on fine on the bottom but the top connection to the nylon fitting doesn't screw on. If I remove the plastic washer it will screw on but it doesn't seal. It won't even fit on with the old washer, which is flattened...
  5. S

    Wet underfloor heating connection

    Hi, I have had an extension built with underfloor heating installed. The area is open plan and some 64 sqaure metres. Two pipes of 100m each were used - so the manifold has two "ports". I have a couple of questions if anyone can help please. 1. Is the 200m of pipe enough for the size of the...
  6. J

    Dishwasher connection

    Can I connect dishwasher to the valve just above the meter in the photo? Nothing has ever been connected here before.
  7. B

    Cistern connection issue.

    Can anyone advise me on a possible flexible connection between a water inlet pipe and a cistern? I have posted images of a 150 mm long flexible pipe, the shortest I could find, and the existing pipework disconnected from a cistern. The pipe to the cistern will not reconnect properly and...
  8. N

    Double basin connection in centre

    Hi I want to connect 2 vanity basins in the centre between both of them. I am thinking to put 2 45deg Y joins but it looks bad! Any help?
  9. G

    What is the push fit connection called?

    Hello, The chap that we purchased the bathroom kit from, supplied us a replacement but it was threaded as opposed to push fit We are wanting a 180mm long spout, with an angle The one he supplied is perfect except that the fittings do not marry
  10. J

    Connection to Boss Pipe Leaking

    Hi all, hoping you can help me. I have a leak where the bath waste pipe connects to the boss pipe. Not sure if its a push fit or pipe weld type. In the pic, it's the lower of the 2 pipes coming from the left. What's the best solution for this please? I'd best tell you that I'm not particularly...
  11. G

    Push fit connection identification.

    Hi, I was just wondering if anyone knows the brand of this push fit? I've tried several different searches on google but I cant find anything similar. And also is the plastic pipe polybutylene or else? I was interested to see how the copper pipe could be release if it needed to be in the...
  12. K

    Multi-fit connection for 38mm chrome waste pipe?

    Hi all, I'm in the process of fitting my freestanding bath. The supplied waste chrome pipe that runs into the floor is an unusual diameter - 38mm (European?). The bath came with a PVC multi-fit coupler to connect this chrome pipe to standard plastic waste pipe but its to long once I get under...
  13. J

    1/2" FIP connection to faucet

    I have this connection on both of my laundry tub supplies and they are leaking right away. This is what plugs into the faucet connections. Because of the black part I thought this was a compression fitting, but with the amount of leaking I am thinking I need paste. I've cranked it down...
  14. Harper1977

    TP9000 connection to boiler issue

    Hi all, hope your well, been reading some of your answers and you are very helpful, maybe you might be able to help us, I also have the TP9000 programmable thermostat in our kitchen, (new build) and also a thermostat in the main bedroom, I've just got back from a weekend away and found that the...
  15. K

    Waste pipe connection for freestanding bath

    Hi all, I'm currently in the middle of first fixing the waste pipe for my freestanding bath. I've created a mock version out of plastic to determine where the waste enters down through the floor - see photo. I was just wondering is there any minimum length the pipe has to run after the trap...
  16. 0

    Thermostatic valve connection issue

    Hi, the other day I had a plumber over to fit a new TRV to a radiator on the ground floor. During the process I noticed the pipe connecting the valve to the piping under the floorboards was not properly clamped and was turning first counter and then clockwise. When the valve was fitted the pipe...
  17. S

    Help identifying type of pipe connection.

    Hi, Could someone help me with that this is please? I noticed we have several of these types of connections in the bathroom and also on the loft. One in particular in the loft I will need to alter pipe work as it’s in the way for making a bigger loft hatch. Many thanks.
  18. R

    Smart thermostat connection

    Hi all My combi boiler currently has a wireless thermostat could i just buy a smart thermostat to connect to my existing receiver or do i need a new receiver to work with a smart thermostat
  19. B

    DHW recirculating loop connection to cylinder

    Can the return pipe in a domestic hot water recirculating loop be connected to the cold feed to a direct HW cylinder
  20. M

    Condensing dryer waste connection

    Does anyone know of any adaptor you can use to fit the waste of these into an appliance trap? Cannot seem to find anything online. There is one but pretty bad reviews. Thanks
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