Hi - I want to replace Aqualisa power shower to mixer shower to a std. mixer shower, however, the centres for the hot and cold are only 65mm. I’ve tried finding something that would be compatible but no joy. Ideal would be a mixer head with the same centres. Does anyone have any idea as to...
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I am renovating a small bathroom in an apartment on the 5th floor. Heating is electric, no gas or oil. I have four (related) questions about this below.
I had intended to reuse the cold water tank and the cylinder sitting underneath it but my plumber suggested I replace the cylinder as...
I need to replace the double-check/non-return valve on the pipe that goes out to the back garden tap under the sink. I got the correct replacement part, but I am not sure actually how to remove the original non-return valve on the pipe. When I loosen the two nuts, it can slide a bit back and...
Hi, would it be feasible to replace a baxi bermuda back boiler with an electric boiler, situated on the side of the chimney breast, utilising, mostly the existing pipework, cylinder etc.
Hello. I have a Kohler Rite-Temp® 1/2 in. Pressure Balancing Valve with Stops. The diverter needs to replaced and I got the replacement part already.
Opened the trim easily. But don’t seem to be able to unscrew the silver trim off the stem (red arrow in the photo). Can’t see why it doesn’t...
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...
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I have UFH set up with a HIU in my flat.
My issue is that one zone (Bedroom 2) does not heat up. All other zones working and heating as expected.
Have checked the relevant thermostat, as well as the electrical actuator for the specific zone. Both look ok
Checked return pin valve -...
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I want to swap out my old valves for TRVs but the threads are different sizes, and I'm unsure how to resolve it.
My current existing radiator valve setup is:
The current valve has a 3/4" thread going to the radiator. I can't quite work out what's on the radiator side, but the...
Hi I am thinking to replace my ageing Alpha CD24R with a Bosch equivalent, I have a few quotes which seemed fair, until today we had a company turned up, he really had a good look round. Far longer than the others, (one i had to send pictures ? And he quoted me the pics that I supplied?) He...
Want to replace an old thermostat (heat only) with a Sensi Smart thermo. Same needs a C wire. Can I connect the C wire to to the pos terminal on the transformer on the boiler?
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I have the above shower/bath thermostatic mixer shower/tap. Have...
Can anyone advise if a Watchman Sonic oil tank monitor can fit the hole used for an old Sensor Systems Niveau Watchman? I want to replace the old hardware and the new Watchman Sonic needs a 32mm hole. Obviously I'd rather not have to drill a new hole. I don't have access to the tank at the...
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I live in a bungalow and I am refitting my kitchen/diner.
The existing radiator needs to be moved to the other end of the kitchen and replaced with a vertical radiator which I have just bought.
I can do some DIY plumbing myself, but need some advice.
I could reroute the pipes from the...
I would like to replace my ancient Honeywell mechanical thermostat with a Honeywell T3R PROGRAMMABLE THERMOSTAT
I have three wires in the old thermostat. Please see the first three photos.
1 Red
3 Yellow
2 Blue
are these
1 Live
3 Live return (Switched)
2 Neutral
Could I configure it as in...
My old wireless thermostat cm921 is losing part of the screen could anyone tell me if a cm 61 would be a direct replacement and I would just need to bind it to my existing receiver. I know it’s an old thermostat but it’s working and it’s free.
Thanks
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Is it possible for a DIYer to replace an expansion vessel and hose? It's an external grant vortex boiler and from what I've seen online it looks simple enough
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I have a 2m x 2m bathroom suite which I'd like to completely change out myself. I'd be replacing the bathroom suite for like for like. I'm going to go for something like the following...
So I've got a Glow Worm back boiler fronted by a gas fire, at least 15 years old probably a lot more.
The water heating makes a row as there is a partial blockage in one of the pipes - this I believe to be resolvable with a power flush and pump replacement.
The front fire is spilling fumes and...
What’s the correct way to replace a (jammed and leaking) stop-cock in an old and corroded ½ steel pipe without damaging the pipe?
The pipe in question is a main water supply pipe for a house and dates from (I guess) the 1970s. It’s from a shared supply for myself and the neighbouring half dozen...