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    Reason I hate plastic valves

    Went to bung water off on a cwt in attic of a modern posh house and discovered water everywhere around tank and ceiling. Fluidmaster plastic tailed side entry valve, (which I then replaced with brass tailed Pro version) was leaking at end of tail. Close inspection shows the plastic has cracked...
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    Plastic overflow pipe in 70s building

    i live in a mid 70s built block of flats in London and ever since I've lived there have experienced the occasional leak through my bathroom ceiling. After much effort and investigation, it would appear to be coming from an overflowing cistern two floors up. The plumber who visited thinks the...
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    What's the difference between plastic pipes??

    Apologies if this is a regularly asked question, but I can't find it easily on the search. What's the difference between all the different types of 15/22mm flexible plastic pipe used for the feed (NOT the rigid waste pipe)? The list below is cut & pasted from someone else who wasn't actually...
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    Leaking plastic manifold

    I live in a "multi occupancy building" A FLAT in old money. The water supply to each flat is fed off a 4 way plastic manifold? Where the supply to each flat is connected to the manifold, there is a slight/moderate leak. The local water company is not interested so far, and a plumber has...
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    Plastic pipe compressor

    Anybody know where I can get one of these from for working on plastic pipe without freeing or draining down.cheers in advance
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    Which pipe for under-concrete CH - Plastic or Copper?

    Hi, We currently have copper pipes under concrete screed which is leaking at few places (CH pipes) so we are considering to replace the whole lot on ground floor. But need to take a decision - Plastic pipe (like Hep2O) or Copper? 1. Is Plastic reliable for under concrete installation? What...
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    Electric Shower - connecting a brass compression joint to plastic spigot

    I'm about to connect a replacement electric shower. The shower has a 15mm plastic spigot and the cold feed has a 15mm brass compression joint. I've read I should use a new copper olive, but should I also use a jointing compound or ptfe on the olive to ensure a good leak free connection. Any...
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    Copper to plastic fitting, 22mm to 1.25" waste, so can connect waste to boss on stack

    Had a job today, someone had been there before, woman had a leak on stack, half the kitchen had been demolished and new inspection point had been put in on stack as that was leaking. I arrived today and she was convinced that was still leaking. No it was coming from above, can see the water...
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    Customer emailed, wants plastic bath panel replaced with 'wooden one.'

    What would you use/do?
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    Extending Speedfit plastic pipe and plastering into wall

    I'm after a little advice; I'm changing a radiator and need to extend a plastic pipe that is mounted behind dot and dab plasterboard. I don't really fancy channeling out all the pipe back to the joint; but I haven't been able to find any reference on the internet about jointing "in-wall" and...
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    Radiators with plastic pipe from behind

    Hi All, I am DIY'er planning to lay my F&R as a 22mm copper "trunk" which will then drop down to feed individual radiators. I would like to drop down (in wall chase) with 15mm copper which present themselves behind the rads and then connect flexible plastic pipe (15 or 10mm) which attaches to...
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    plastic pipe used on new rad earth bonding?

    Hi all, think this might be a stupid question but, I have just used plastic and speedfit to a new radiator am i right in thinking no bonding is needed to that rad ? Thanks for any replies and looking.
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    Plastic PEX pipe for domestic water supply

    Hi, Please be gentle with me... first time posting here. Can any of you knowledgeable plumbers answer this question..... would you personally use PEX pipe for your OWN domestic drinking water supply? Have you had any problems with taste, or leaching? I'm having a new kitchen installed, and...
    • jennyboneidle
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    • pipe plastic supply water
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Bathroom Advice
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    Copper or plastic pushfit. Anyone trust one over the other?

    Used to copper pushfit today. Leak needed to be stopped. Access terrible. Water wouldn't shut off fully so solder not poss, speedfit too bulky for space. No room to swing a spanner. Checked was metric, clean, smooth. Just wondering how reliable....
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    plastic bins-tanks

    anybody know of some kind of plastic bin - tank type thing I can pick up free or nearly free? kind of llike a header tank , has to be plastic , like a big header tank , heating one way too small , want it to store - shoot fishing nets out of on my boat, don't want rough sides or dividers in the...
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    Plastic oil tank

    oil tank starting to discolour through uv rays or weather, is there a protective paint that you can recommend to prolong its life?
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    Plastic piping for central heating

    Hi all, What are your thoughts and experience on using plastic piping for the central heating run? Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
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    Water Leak from Plastic Water Tank in Loft next to the pipe Connections

    Hi, Woke up this morning to find water dripping from the ceiling. Had a look in the loft and its coming from the point where one of the pipes connects to the plastic water tank towards the bottom of the tank. Please see photo. Any idea how we can fix this?
    • Scorps79
    • Thread
    • leak pipe plastic tank water water tank
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Bathroom Advice
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    Looking for silicon/ plastic glue/ expoy suitable for use with potable water

    Hi there, I have one of these: The little plastic tap has a crack in it which causes it to leak hot water. It looks like the tap will be a pain in the bum to change if it is even possible. Can anyone reccommend me something to glue/seal the crack which will be safe to come into contact...
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