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  1. A

    Replace this shower. The bigger the concealing plate the better.

    Need to replace this shower. House is being sold in a few months so Cust wants minimum disruption to tiles. There is a towel cupboard behind the shower with a shelf that I'm going to have to cut out to access the shower. There is a panel covering the pipework for the head that I can remove...
  2. A

    Replace a Potterton kingfisher

    Evening, Been to look at a Potterton Kingfisher tonight. Customer has stripped all the casing off looking for a leak. They said after running, radiators will start to heat up then the boiler cuts out and water appears on the floor. They have lived there for 35 years and the boiler was in...
  3. Scott_D

    Replace pump or run away

    Been sent this and asked to replace the pump Can't see exactly what's going on but obviously the D2 is all wrong Would you just replace the pump and quote to sort the rest or bin the job off?
  4. A

    Replace rad and chase pipes in wall.

    Customer wants this rad replaced and the pipes chased in to the wall. Pipe is very close to the switches but can be moved over slightly to get away from the cables. What do you reckon? Worth doing? Will have to cover the pipes I know to protect them. I have said to the customer that I will...
  5. I

    Replace concealed shower valve

    I need to replace a faulty Bristan valve as neither the valve nor cartridges are available. I will be getting a professional to replace it but have been given conflicting info about what manufacturer to use. I was looking at Crosswater but have been told that both these and Hudson Reed valves...
  6. M

    Replace my combi with system + unvented cylinder?

    Hi all I will soon be having a loft conversion, turning my small(ish) three bed one bath house into a four bedroom, two bathroom house. I am also doing a small extension and putting underfloor heating in that. I am really confused about what I should be doing with my hot water / heating...
  7. R

    Replace combination tank

    Hi, I've just moved into a small studio and I've got an old direct combination tank with an immerse heater (RMCylinders) installed. I wondered if there's anything else I can replace it with to get some normal water pressure as there is literally none. Moreover I can't call the water hot, but...
  8. W

    What would do to replace a broken p shaped bath panel?

    I see they can be purchased but surely the p shape part will vary and getting something close enough would be tricky? Not been asked until today.
  9. G

    How can I replace 1/2" TRVs with existing 3/4" tails

    Hi I am a homeowner/DIYer albeit reasonably confident, so I may not be using right terminology etc, but here goes: I wonder if you can help! I want to replace my rad valves to the TRV type and locksheild, but I have a problem. The tails currently on my rads are the larger type (3/4")! the...
  10. C

    Plumber in Crawley (Replace PRV and Install Nest)

    I have a Megaflo system which has the old version of this part (Heatrae Sadia 95605869/95605021 Cold Water Combination Valve (Megaflo/Megaflow): Amazon.co.uk: Business, Industry & Science) and is leaking from the valve. I need this replacing (haven't ordered) Secondly I have a Nest Thermostat...
  11. S

    draining the system a little to replace a rad

    Ive to replace a rad and a leaky rad valve on a rad in y upstairs bedroom. Its been leaking for a few months and seeing as im free today, i might aswell get cracking on with it. Anytime i change a rad valve upstairs, i would half drain the system then change the rad/valve. One question i have...
  12. L

    Replace thermostatic mixer shower where surface pipes are only 3.5cm apart

    Hi I need to replace a thermostatic mixer shower, but the surface water pipes are only 3.5 cm apart - I believe they are mainly 150 mm apart nowadays? I would like to do this with minimal disruption - does anyone know if anyone manufactures a shower with such a clearance? If not, what would...
  13. P

    Replace existing shower and shower door in Carlisle

    Hi, I have an existing exposed shower valve and riser which I need to have removed and replaced with a new exposed valve and riser. Also the shower door (across the shower cubicle access) needs to be replaced. I will procure all fitments, so labour only required. The job is in Carlisle, I...
  14. J

    Replace an old garden tap

    Hi, I have a very old garden tap that leaks and needs replacing. Any advice or ideas greatly appreciated. Thanks.
  15. S

    Replace radiator question

    Hi I have an existing radiator of length 2.4 metres. Some nice wood flooring was put down around 1 year ago and I do not want to pull it up. As i'm after some nicer looking radiators, I can't find one at 2.4 in length, so it makes sense for me to buy two. I heard you can join two rads together...
  16. S

    Taking Out A 28mm Tee to Replace With Connector On Pipe With NO PLAY

    Taking Out A 28mm Tee to Replace With Connector On Pipe With No PLAY How do i replace a 28mm tee with a connector when the pipes are rigid and fixed on both sides? I.E.. I can't pull the pipe together to get them into a push fit connector. Do I replace a section with plastic pipe that will...
  17. S

    Gravity hot water system - replace or improvement ideas please advise

    Hello all, I currently have a gravity hot water system - with a 110x60x60cm water tank and a small one (expansion vessel?) in the loft, the water pressure in the bathrooms (3 on first floor) are very poor, especially the master bedroom en-suite (the furthest way from the cold water tank) which...
    • Sup9
    • Thread
    • gravity hot water replace system water
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: Bathroom Advice
  18. F

    bent tap-connector to replace elbow

    Hi guys. I was tasked with fitting a new fill-valve to a customer's cistern, whilst I was decorating the place. That part went fine (no leaks from cistern) but I cannot now get a good seal on the joint from the shank of the fill-valve to the old pipework. There was no leak there before I...
  19. G

    Help!! Another New Boiler Question to replace an old Vokera Syntesi 25

    Hi All, I know there are many posts on here asking for advice on 'which new boiler should I get', so hoping you can put up with the tedious subject one more time and help me out Needing to replace an old Vokera Syntesi 25e so I've had a couple of local companies round to give me a quote, and...
    • gseaman
    • Thread
    • boiler new boiler replace vokera
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Boilers
  20. W

    Greenstar ri , Want to replace separate timer and thermostat

    Sorry but I'm bit of a novice on these things. I have a 7 yr old Greenstar Ri conventional boiler with hot water tank in my new house. When fitted, they wired next to the boiler a Potterden ep2002. This switch is a bit limited in what it can do. You cannot independently have different CH and HW...
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