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  1. Naseemkhan1682

    Converting house into flats, do I need larger main pipe?

    Hello, I am converting a house into 11 flats run by electric only. Each flat will have a kitchen and a mini electric boiler to power the sink and the shower. We were told by a plumber that we would require a 50mm diameter supply from the water board, this is quoted at £11,000. We have also...
  2. safoostar

    Ok to leave thinset around copper pipe?

    I had a history at my home with the oring failing on my tub spout leading to water leaking through the pipe opening in the wall. I had put new o-rings but for extra precaution I sealed up the space around the pipe with thinset. This was about 10 months ago. Now I’m wondering if long term this...
  3. W

    require suitable fitting lead to plastic soil pipe

    need to go from 3.5" lead soil pipe to 110mm plastic soil pipe
    • weejobbie
    • Thread
    • fitting pipe plastic soil soil pipe
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Boilers
  4. M

    Internal pipe leak - could dripping continue after water turned off?

    I have a growing damp patch on my ceiling, I initially assumed it must be from the empty flat above (and therefore cannot gain access), and have since used emergency cut off for that flat. I'm now wondering if it could a problem in my own flat, so cut a hole in the damp patch to investigate -...
  5. ameliacm

    Combined rain/sewage pipe hindering fresh air

    Hi there, Apologies for the mammoth post but my neighbours and I really need some advice... I recently purchased a flat that was built in 2016. The apartment is still under the NHBC 10yr warranty. Since moving in, I discovered that the rainwater pipe that runs through my winter garden balcony...
  6. A

    Smelly combined pipe running through winter garden balcony

    Hi there, I recently purchased a flat that was built in 2016. The apartment is still under the NHBC 10yr warranty. Since moving in, I discovered that the rainwater pipe that runs through my winter garden balcony at one end of the property is connected to a combined water/sewage system with the...
  7. D

    Identify shower and pipe.

    Hi all sorry if this is posted in the wrong place. We have bought our house and the shower has packed in.. all I know is that it is a multi steam shower... Imoulled it out and think I need a few things replacing but I don't know where to look or what I am even looking for... the area we are is...
  8. B

    Worcester Greenstar 30CDi - Juddering - Rusty Deposits On Pipe (Pics)

    Hi everyone! My Worcester Greenstar 30CDi Combi boiler started making a rather loud juddering noise two nights ago. I bled all the radiators and releaaed air from the system. Repressurised the system afterwards with the water valve and the noise had stopped... until about the same the next day...
  9. J

    unknown pipe in old fire-place.

    All, Belfast, Northern Ireland. I am in a bit of a predicament. I have recently had a stove fitted in a chimney that had a disconnected and capped gas fire. The old gas line went straight out the back wall and was visibly capped a short distance from the gas meter. A simple pull out job. Upon...
  10. G

    Central heating pipe layout

    Hi. Hoping someone can advise. My heating system has 19 radiators. 13 downstairs and 6 upstairs. The downstairs layout has 3 loops with feed and return. The first loop has 3 radiators, the second loop has 7 and the 3rd loop has 3. All 3 loops return to the boiler via the main 22mm pipe...
    • Gary Clark
    • Thread
    • central central heating heating pipe
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Central Heating Forum
  11. B

    [Chemical] flush of existing pipework after lead pipe replacement?

    Hi there, Have bought an old house and am having the old lead water mains pipe replaced and a new stopcock location/piping installed after massively high readings from water testing by the water company. Also buying new plastic water tank to start afresh so to speak. Pipework/joinery looks to...
    • Bootsyjam
    • Thread
    • flush pipe pipework replacement
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Plumbers Forums
  12. G

    safe to leave isolation valve turned off on flexible pipe?

    Hi I have a problem with my flexible pipes on my sink. They need replacing but we are going on holiday so won't be able to get this done till we get back. Is it safe to leave isolation valve turned off on flexible pipe connected taps for a longer period as it will be 2 weeks? Will it cause any...
  13. J

    Pipe size for heat pump system

    I am sizing the central heating pipes for a complete replacement. The property has an elongated floor plan so I have used a piping layout consisting of single flow and return headers running the length of the property and take-offs to and from radiators. Currently there is a combi boiler...
  14. @

    Need to cap a hole after removing an overflow pipe

    I have an overflow pipe (standard diameter 21.5mm) sticking out through a hole in a white uPVC fascia board at our house, but the overflow pipe is no longer required and could be removed. However, before removing it, I need some way of capping the hole - a white barrel plug, for example. Does...
  15. F

    cutting HEP 2.0 pipe

    hi all, is there any alternatives to cutting a HEP 2.0 pipe without using their own recommended cutters? i only have 2 cuts to do thanks
  16. Jamespf1

    Macerator pipe layout

    Hi all, Flicking through my instructions for my Macerator flo force and it says “discharge pipe length before first elbow 0.5m” Having a look at other brands I can’t see this rule so wondered how important it is? My plan was to drop 0.1m then use 2 45degress into a 1.5m horizontal run. Would...
  17. P

    Blocked GCH pipe to towel rail. Can I just swap to electric?

    Hi I’ve got a blockage somewhere that’s preventing the GCH bathroom towel rail from heating. Plumber has offered to try and resolve it at £100/hour. It sounds like there’s no guarantee the blockage can be found and/or fixed. So I could be pouring money down the drain trying to resolve the...
  18. B

    Is 22mm supply pipe always required for combi boilers?

    Hi All, I need your advise as I'm really concerned here. I only just had regular boiler replaced with combi (Vaillant ecoFIT Pure 25kw). I had few surveys done and everyone stated the gas supply pipe from the meter to the boiler must be changed from current 15mm to 22mm. The plumber I used said...
    • bobobo
    • Thread
    • boilers combi pipe supply
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Boilers
  19. P

    Cost to lift floor and replace kitchen waste pipe

    We have just had a drain specialist in greater Manchester who said that our builders (uncontactable) laid our 40mm pvc waste pipe from the kitchen island to outside (about 3 meters, suspended floor, just about a crawl space underneath when floor lifted) too flat and there’s standing water, smell...
  20. L

    Neighbour threatening to sue if I don’t remove my soil pipe wall??

    Hi, just wondered if anyone has been through the same situation? My neighbour wants to turn her garden into a car park for lodgers and has bought an expensive sports car. We can currently fit a normal size car down the driveway but the sports car is bigger than a normal size car. She has now...
    • Lex Hanz
    • Thread
    • pipe soil soil pipe wall
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Boilers

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