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  1. Barisk

    Replacing waste pipes

    I needed to change waste pipes because they were just crumbling into pieces, but i am not sure how can I connect the new pipe to the one inside the wall. Many thanks
  2. justadude

    Looking for advice on replacing old shower diverter but maybe too old.

    Hi guys, Looking to replace an old shower diverter. Pictures attached. I'm from Australia if that makes any difference. Originally when i got the house years ago there was a note to be careful when turning the shower diverter too hard. Eventually this happened and it started leaking from the...
  3. E

    Replacing old microbore manifolds

    Hi, Have a couple of old microbore 28mm to 10mm manifolds for the central heating. Not sure of the condition on the inside of them but outside there's a fair bit of corrosion at the solder/compression joints. There not leaking so was wondering if they can be cleaned or if it's better to...
  4. N

    Replacing Standpipe Trap under sink - Dishwasher

    Hi, I have an issue with the standpipe trap in a 3-year-old flat. This flat came with a fitted dishwasher that has been completely unused for that time – until now... The weekend before last, I thought maybe it was about time I tested it out running empty – it all worked fine and it drained ok...
  5. C

    Replacing Honeywell Smartfit system.

    I’m about to replace my Honeywell Smartfit system with a conventional 2 channel heating pack (I’ll need new valves to replace the low voltage Smartfit units). I was initially looking at something basic like the Drayton Twin Zone Heating Control Pack, but would prefer a wireless stat if...
  6. R

    Replacing a Bar shower valve

    We are in a new build (2 years) and the bar shower value on-off bit is jammed. I want to replace it myself as can't afford a plumber. The old one is is Aqualisa and has on/off on right and temperature on the left. I have purchased a replacement bar shower valve with the on/off on left and...
  7. D

    Replacing a ridget water intake pipe for a toilet with a flexable hose

    I'm trying to replace the intake pipe for a toilet. The current one is ridget pvc piping. I'm trying to swap it with a flexible hose to install a bidet. I can disconnect the pipe from the toilet, but I can't unscrew it from the shutoff valve. Am I meant to be able to dismantle it or is it just...
    • David s
    • Thread
    • pipe replacing toilet water
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Boilers
  8. A

    Replacing motorised valve steps

    Hi Folks, Please advise as i wish to change a motorised valve connected to a heat only gas boiler: Turn off the boiler Turn off the mains water Find a draining point and drain system Replace motorised valve Make sure draining point is closed. Turn on mains...
  9. P

    Replacing AquaLisa Q Pinch Grip Holder

    I own a Aqualisa Q shower but the pinch grip holder has broken but how to do get the bottom part off (see attached) so I can feed the new replacement part on to the shower rail? Any help or advice would be most appreciated.
  10. J

    Is it normal for a shower parts to need replacing after 4 years?

    We've recently had to replace a tap which had a persistent drip and now need to replace a shower as it has water coming out the fittings and is very hard to turn off. We know that these fittings are only 4 years old, is it normal for these issues to arise after this time period or could this be...
  11. M

    Urgent advice - Replacing gravity water system

    We need an urgent advice, we have a gravity water system and we are in a middle of loft conversion. We are adding an en-suit in loft and prefer to have a good water pressure there. What we want, is to either be able to run multiple showers at once, or if one person is having a shower, other...
  12. P

    Replacing Heatmiser UH2 with updated model

    Hi all, I have a Heatmiser UFH installation, 7-8 years old now. This week we noticed that a few of our heating zones were not warming up, even though the thermostat was showing the flame symbol. They were working fine last winter. I knew from when I looked at the installation in the past that...
  13. Q

    Replacing a Glow worm Ultrapower SXI

    At some stage I will need to replace this boiler , any suggestions what would be a good choice in terms of size, efficiency, reliability, similar hot water flows etc … and what energy efficiency savings could be achieved in changing to a new boiler now ? The boiler does supply two bathrooms a...
  14. planetf1

    replacing washer on toilet inlet valve

    I have an inlet valve that is allowing some water in even when the float is raised. I wanted to check the washer - presumably diaphragm, but after taking off the cap, I'm unsure how to dismantle the valve. Any tips? The inlet came with a NUCA C211 valve. The other option is to remove/replace...
    • planetf1
    • Thread
    • replacing toilet valve
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Boilers
  15. A

    Replacing bathroom radiator valves

    Trying to change bathroom radiator valves but I can’t get the old olive/nut off… any advice? Also the small plastic part next to the pipe, will I need to put that back in before fitting new valve? (Complete novice)
  16. J

    Replacing kitchen tap with a new one - Need help

    Hello The existing tap is leaking in the kitchen. Few days back, it randomly let out more water than what it was leaking before and it created a mess. Need some help on replacing a old kitchen tap. Here are some pictures for the old tap and new tap that we have in kitchen. I have also...
  17. B

    Replacing old standard boiler

    I have a 3 port valve Y plan system, with a hot water tank in airing cupboard and a cold water feeder tank in loft. I want to replace the old 25+ year old boiler. Should I just replace with a like for like condensing boiler or a combi. I understand to fit a combi involves a lot more work (more...
    • bobbyt
    • Thread
    • boiler replacing
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Boilers
  18. H

    Replacing a motorized gas control valve with manual

    Replacing a remote gas control valve with its manual equivalent. My daughter has a gas coal effect fire. First, I know they're crap, she'll just use it for the occasional time that friends come round. OK, so it has a remote (broken), a remote receiver (broken) and a motorised gas control...
  19. C

    Replacing Honeywell CM921

    Hi, I need to replace our Honeywell CM921 wireless thermostat. The screen has been failing for the last few years, it's about 13yrs old. I tried removing the screen and heating it over a toaster ala Youtube video I saw but it didn't help :) I'm looking at some second hand/nearly new ones on...
  20. B

    Cost of replacing a thermostatic cartridge in a mixer bar shower

    Could someone give me a heads-up as to the cost of a plumber to replace a thermostatic cartridge in a Bristan mixer bar shower. I have the cartridge, so the cost would be labour only. I live in Norfolk, so not London prices. I had a guy come round this morning quoting me £75 - this seems...
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