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    Slow drain toilet with old & new AAV but fine without

    Hi all, Hope you're well. Anyone any ideas... randomly 2 of our toilets started backing up when flushed (2 on same stack 1st floor and ground, 3rd loo (2nd floor) on its own seperate riser is fine) and takes circa 10s to level out. When flushed you can hear the gurgles and burps from the...
    • OddJobRob
    • Thread
    • drain toilet
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Boilers
  2. F

    system drain two halves in inverted U

    I have a CH system where the downstairs is divided in two connected by pipes upstairs. One half has a drain valve downstairs that allows me to drain the upstairs and that half of the downstairs. How to drain the other half of the downstairs that does not have a drain valve ? I saw something...
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    Water supply and drain cover query

    Hi everyone, Today a plumber came round to do carry urgent repairs in the kitchen but needed to turn off the mains water supply to the building since it is flats. He went out to the front of the building and opened the water drain cover which is outside the front gate and on the pavement to...
  4. P

    Can’t get drain assembly out of sink.

    Hi, I cannot get the sink assembly out of the sink. There is no nut underneath, it seems the top and bottom of the assembly screw together. It has been in there about 15years I reckon. Any help on how to unscrew it? There looks to be 4 small recesses inside that you could a tool into and try...
  5. B

    Dishwasher drain pipe

    The Problem: I put the dishwasher drain pipe into the exit pipe (see pics) and I sometimes get water overflow out of the top of the exit pipe. The Solution: ???
  6. T

    Open drain in conservatory - how to plumb and lay a recessed cover

    Hi, I've recently bought a house and the drain is open in the conservatory. I think it's an old clay grey water drain and has the pipe from the kitchen sink coming out the wall about two feet up and running straight down into it. My idea is to redirect the pipe to come out the wall under the...
  7. E

    Drain flies in saniflo pipes

    We have a saniflo system in our loft bathroom. We believe we have drain flies in there (probably from not using the shower for a month or so as we were all using the one in our main bathroom). Does anyone have any advice on how to get rid of them as there is always standing water in the pipes...
  8. M

    Bathroom floor drain - but not a wet room

    So... Completely redoing bathroom, back to brick etc. Mrs insists on hand shower for bath vs I hate them just dangling in bath. So I plan on having it mounted just outside of the bath i.e. not normally in it, but accessible when you need. Question I have is, do I need some kind of floor drain...
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    Greywater Gravity Drain Problems

    Hey guys, I live in Arizona where it is hot as blazes and water is scarce. I made a DIY gravity drain system to reuse water from my washing machine to water my trees. Below is a really well-drawn sketch (haha) of the setup. My problem is that little to no water comes out at the tree! I already...
  10. J

    Drain down a Worcester Hi-Flow 550cdi boiler

    Hi, I have the boiler as above which has been very good for the last 13 years or more and is still relatively going strong. However, now, the secondary heat exchanger is kettling and the easiest option is to replace it. Although Worcester Bosch do sell a cleaning kit, whatever route I take, I'll...
    • John Holt
    • Thread
    • boiler drain worcester
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Boilers
  11. Geolo85

    redo of newly installed kitchen sink and drain line

    Contractor sub installed my new single kitchen sink and garbage disposal wrong. Sub had a "blank slate" with this reno as I made the dining room into a new kitchen. With water running, water fills to top of interior of garbage disposal and then disposal never fully drains once water is turned...
  12. Geolo85

    redo needed for newly installed kitchen sink and drain line

    Contractor sub (who evidently was not a plumber) installed my new single kitchen sink and garbage disposal. With water running, water fills to top of interior of garbage disposal and then disposal never full drains once water is turned off. Contractor installed Oatey vent but not a fix. Now says...
  13. B

    Siphon issues - water does not drain

    Dear all, I would like to consult with you, my situation is the following. Drainage in my kitchen has been extremely slow (water in sink stands for hours), I have bought and installed a new siphon and cleaned drainage pipes. The water still stands there and doesnt drain...can anyone advise...
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    bathtub drain leak at elbow/shoe

    i have a leak at the elbow of the drain. i think its the limescale/calcium bluish greenish buildup thats causing the problem but im not sure. i cleaned up it up the best i can. its hard to reach,i would have to cut some drywall in the basement to fully access it. the tub is upstairs. i made the...
  15. M

    How to join copper drain pipe

    I wish to join a 3" copper drain pipe that runs from roof vent to sewer. Any secret fitting that would make this easy without solder?
    • Micheal collins
    • Thread
    • copper drain pipe
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Plumbers Forums
  16. Z

    Identify shower drain

    Identify attached shower drain. Daughter’s new house has the atttached shower drain. Could someone identify make so that we can cover spare parts. I am assuming that the plastic bit can be pulled off to allow access to the cup Thanks in advance
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    Clearing a blocked drain.

    I need some recommendations of firms that can help unblock a waste water drain at my property. There is a septic tank - which is OK and a waste water "hole" where water from showers, washing up and the washing machine flows. The problem is when the washing machine runs the waste water backs...
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    Need to install utility sink drain in this corner

    Really need help with this. This is my neighbor's Michigan basement. He is a WW2 vet and a great guy and I want to help him. Washing machine has been dumping into the cleanout for many years. Need to add a utility sink for washing machine discharge. How and where do I tie into the 4" main shown...
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    Drain over flowing - any easy fixes?

    Hi all, I’m a complete newbie to all things plumbing and realistically house related and this is an issue we’re having at the moment, our drain is overflowing whenever we use it… is this a situation where I can use the vinegar and baking soda trick or would I have to get someone out ?
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    Recommend adhesive for drain pipe please

    I know this is a bodge but the previously 'glued' repair has held for 12 years. This was originally installed by a large gas company when installing a new boiler, it is the condensate drain pipe which is connected via the elbow to the kitchen sink waste pipe (below floor): Yes, it was just...
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