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  1. R

    New build upstairs pipework order of & markings

    Hi All, Currently doing a new build that has underfloor heating downstairs and radiators upstairs. From the image provided can anyone tell me in order from left to right what each one of these pipes does by the way the plumber has marked them with tape. Thanks.
  2. gingalig

    Meter spigot pipework badly sealed

    Hi, Sorry for posting the obvious to the more experienced of you, I've just come across a meter in a box with the gas pipe going out through the back via the spigot, The transporter had apparently come and changed the regulator a couple of weeks ago, my issue is that there is a lot of what looks...
  3. P

    One and a quarter BSP pipework

    Hi, Just joined the forum. I have a large log burner which has one and a quarter inch BSP fittings. I wish to change the layout of the pipes after removing an old oil boiler. The pipework is rock solid in the fittings and even using a Stilson with a length of scaffold pole attached won't...
  4. A

    advice needed on new pipework on boiler

    Hi All, I am doing some work in newly bought house and the plumber had looked at the Valiant boiler and said it was very dangerous and needed piping inc few other bits of work but wanted to know how much that would cost as he quoted me £1600. he said the boiler is a good one and its fine just...
  5. R

    Moving Boiler + Cylinder - Pipework run advice

    So, I'm looking to move from a gravity fed system to a sealed, and move the cylinder and boiler to the opposite side of the property! I'm wondering if you guys can help advise on pipe runs, so I can do this part myself. I know its tricky do such a think without looking in person but i've...
    • renovo
    • Thread
    • boiler cylinder pipework
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Boilers
  6. M

    Pressure loss through the pipework

    I have recently read a couple of posts on here that specify that the pressure loss from the meter to the applicate can be a max on 1.5 mbar. I always understood it to be 1.0 mbar. Has it changed without my knowledge? I am due to resit my assessment soon so it was a while ago. Mark.
  7. P

    Installing Outside Tap to Existing Pipework

    I have some pipework at the back of my house which I'm told is for an Outside tap (see image). However I'm not sure what fitting is required to install a tap, the pipework looks to narrow for tap fittings available. Any help welcome.
  8. H

    Pressure testing pipework

    Hi all Need to test 1st fix heating and hot, cold pipe work Anyone recommend a good water pressure testing pump At a reasonable price
  9. jaydebruyne

    Finding a blockage in heating pipework

    I did a powerflush a few weeks back and when I was dumping the water the flow dropped immediately. So I rang tech support (Anton) for my pump and he said it's because there's a blockage in the pipework - I tested the pump itself which was fine. It's a flat with ground and first floor. All rads...
  10. C

    Good practice for exterior kitchen-waste pipework

    Hello UK Plumbers I've sketched the current arrangement for handling my kitchen waste water on the attached diagram. The pipes have become brittle with age (>25 years AFAIK), I don't like the discharge end which tends to get blocked with leaves and wets the concrete before it gets to the gully...
  11. G

    Sourcing Gas Leak (pipework)?

    How long does it take? Is it a case of how long is a piece of string?
  12. jaydebruyne

    Pipework puzzle

    At a job to repipe a part 1 pipe system which has been teed from I think from pipework under boiler under floor to feed a flow/return section of the house. My understanding of a 1-pipe system is that the pipework flowed in series.. from the first rad to the last and then returned to the...
  13. jaydebruyne

    Question on gas pressure drop across pipework

    I know it's 1mb drop max from meter to appliance. a) is this with just that one appliance demanding gas?
  14. R

    Fitting a secondary gas ECV to old pipework

    Hi all, I am a homeowner, please accept my apologies if this forum is trade-only or I am asking a question covered elsewhere (I had a good look first). Basically, British Gas came to service the boiler recently in my flat. The engineer wanted to check the meter but when I told him it was...
  15. M

    Trvs on single pipework ch system - yes or no?

    I have a house where the pipework is all single pipework loop with t's off through the rads and back into the same pipework. The problem is temp control and water flow through the rads. There are some TRVS installed on some of the rads. The problem is the rads arent getting hot enough. The...
  16. K

    Central heating and pipework issus all over newly bought house.

    Hi, I am looking for advice from the skilled and knowledgeable as it seems very hard to pin down a plumber to look at all the issues I have without several call outs and costs. I bought a house about 6 months ago (30year old) and got straight on with some renovations. As part of this process...
    • KevRusski
    • Thread
    • central central heating heating house pipework
    • Replies: 27
    • Forum: Central Heating Forum
  17. T

    Problem with pipework for a Mira event power shower

    Hi all, I've just replaced a Mira event that worked fine for 15 years with 'up and over' pipework, which should have been 'down and under'. There's now air in the shower - of course - and I was wondering if there's anything I can fit that will let the air out. I am aware that I should have...
  18. D

    New Radiator and Pipework not heating up

    Hi all, I have just rejoined the forum and would like advice on a problem I have experienced with a kitchen radiator. We originally had two small radiators fed by 8mm micro bore pipe fed from a sub 15mm pipe manifold which in turn connected to 28mm main manifold supply and return manifolds...
  19. T

    Pipework to Boiler Query

    Hello all, I am new to this forum but wondered if anyone could assist with a bit of advice on the plumbing to my Vokera Mynute 20e Boiler The feed and return pipe underneath the Boiler 22mm pipework Is connected together with a short length of 15mm pipe which has a isolation valve fitted into...
    • tractorman314
    • Thread
    • boiler pipework
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Boilers
  20. M

    Gas pipework running through another property

    I have been asked to take on a job which isn't complete due to the building company going bust. So there are a few flats that need to be second fixed etc. The main gas runs for each flat are chased into the wall and run up from the ground floor to the third floor. These have been hidden behind a...
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