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  1. HollyDB

    Intermittent Gas Leak

    Hello, What would cause an intermittent gas leak around a boiler? In the evenings there is a strong smell of gas coming from the boiler. I got a gas sniffer from Screwfix and it detects gas in the kitchen and squeals when near the boiler. A plumber inspected the boiler, in total they...
  2. tbokris

    Difficult leak on waste stack in block of flats

    Hi all, Excuse the length but this seems like a complicated fix. I lived in a 1930s block of flats. Brick building with concrete slab floors. The waste stack is internal and bricked into corner of the bathroom. I noticed paint peeling and brown staining recently at the bottom near the...
  3. G

    Strap boss leak between strap and pipe

    Hey all, I’ve got a new section of stack fitted but when I fitted the strap boss I was too keen to test it and it now slightly leaks where it meets the stack. I was wondering whether it’s worth trying to get it off and have another go or just replace the full piece (about 2 metres ) If I did...
  4. samdporter

    Leak - pan connector from cast iron stack

    Hi all, We've got a toilet that's been leaking due to a faulty seal with the pan connector. We've had a plumber in to replace the pan connector, but it hasn't done anything to fix the leak (and has cost us over £200). The plumber has told us that it can't be fixed due to the height of the old...
  5. A

    How to fix leak with too much ptfe tape

    Both Tiny leak on bot new fits on the metal nuts. Did i use too much ptfe tape. I used 2 wrap arounds. The nuts won't tighten anymore. Could i remove the exposed ptfe tape and if so would the nut then continue to tighten and is this a ok thing to do. I should have used 1 wrap around i know now.
  6. C

    Showerhead leak query

    Hi I have a shower that is fed from the cold water and hot unvented water. It is not used at the moment (there is also a bath) but to take it out would have both cost and affect tiling so I am leaving it until more funds available for a full bathroom refurb. If the shower was to develop a...
  7. I

    Accessing concealed cistern toilet to investigate leak

    Hi all Relatively inexperienced homeowner here. Apologies in advance if I get any terminology wrong. Today I noticed some limescale accumulation on/around the grout between the floor tiles next to my toilet. I realised that the grout line right next to the toilet was in fact wet to the touch...
    • ichicc
    • Thread
    • cistern leak toilet
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Boilers
  8. T

    New sink flexible hose nut leak at fitting.

    Hello , Should i tighten more or should i buy pulmber tape or its not that bad to leave like this permenantly? Thanks.
  9. B

    Ever had Central Heating Water leak INTO Cylinder fresh water ?

    Hi, Vented system, F&E Tank etc. Cylinder about 10-12 years old. Just running some x800 through to try & improve radiator heat. (another story) Been in a couple of hours. Just run a bath & the water has a slightly odd brown'ish tint to it. never had before. does not smell. Is there anyway it...
  10. B

    Glow Worm Flexicom 30cx Intermittent leak

    Hi Have a Glow worm Flexicom 30cx-Installed 2010 and regaularly serviced. Last service October 21. Works fine, with no issues. However it has started to leak-though never when the house. is occupied. Went to Scotland over hogmanay for a week and when we returned there had been a leak of...
  11. P

    Just can't figure out the leak under my bathtub...

    Hey guys, My bathtub drain needs to be replaced again. The cross in the bottom wore out again and the pop up stopper has nothing to connect to. I've done this four or five times before. This last time though, no go. I've tried at least a dozen times. I get a slow drip out of the bottom of...
  12. P

    Combi sys losing pressure every 2 days 4 months but no sign of leak

    Combi boiler system losing pressure every 2 days. We've been topping it up for months now and have had various radiators replaced and flooring pulled up downstairs around each of the radiators but so far no leaks have been found. I'm at a bit of a loss of where the leak can be because given...
  13. P

    Leak from check valve

    Hi.. Flat upstairs had a leak over Christmas - They were on holiday and some damage was caused to my flat. The tenants above explained that the leak came from the valve below the main water supply handle, and that a plumber came only a month beforehand to fix this part, that then leaked again...
  14. C

    Is a leak sealer ever a suitable solution for a new system?

    I assume the answer is no, but if this fixes the issue I know it will be what my builders sub contractor plumber will do. Therefore, before he is allowed near the system I would like to either find the issue or eleimnate parts of the system that do nto have an issue. As you will note from my...
  15. P

    Do I have a water leak?

    Hi, My x0.0001 water meter needle moved very slightly over a 20 minute period. Stop clock not turned off. When I turned the stop clock off it did not move over the same.period. Does this mean water is escaping indoors? Or does it fluctuate a bit and is normal? No sign of leak or leak damage...
  16. fango7

    Leak from bathroom upstairs

    Hi all, have a leak in landing from upstairs bathroom. This only happens when sink taps are on, not shower or toilet . Think it is a boss connection between sink waste to soil pipe. And think this is happening in corner where toilet is and that is where sink and soil pipe connect Just want...
  17. S

    Does this work on leak in actual radiator

    Does this work on a leak in the actual radiator.
  18. K

    what kind of pipe is this - water leak

    Hi all hope you are all well . Is the pipe in the photos lead or steel ? I suspect its leaking further down (water) as there is a puddle and I could hear running water until i turn the water off in the street thanks!
  19. T

    Pulsar Thermostatic valve leak

    Hi I have a Pulsar underfloor heating manifold with a leaky thermostatic valve. Plumber has managed to stop leak by tightening nut but this is 2nd time it’s leaked through ceiling in few months so was hoping to renew. However plumber been unable source a replacement/ equivalent as I know Pulsar...
  20. aallgeyer

    Gas leak on non threaded side of flared propane fitting

    Hi there, I'm building a propane system inside a van and I used flared connections. I'm getting 2 leaks from the side of the nut where the copper tube comes out (not the threaded/flared side). What could be a reason for this? I assume I need to redo the flare... or is there something else I...
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