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    Bathroom sink blocked!

    Our bathroom sink is completely blocked due to my silly teenage son messing about with a condom (to make a water balloon) and it going down the sink. Mr Muscle didn’t work so someone we know has tried a bottle of sulphuric acid (the trade only stuff). It’s been about 30 minutes and it’s still...
    • Stressed Victoria
    • Thread
    • bathroom sink
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Plumbers Forums
  2. S

    Leak between bathroom sink plug and waste pipe

    I've attempted to replace the waste plug but couldn't get the nut undone but not the sink is leaking at the waste pipe connection. I've unscrewed the large white cover and where the pipe connects with the metal sink part it is leaking, I separate the 2 parts - would plumbers mate work or is that...
    • Scott walla
    • Thread
    • bathroom leak pipe sink waste waste pipe
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Bathroom Advice
  3. B

    Ikea sink to waste problem

    Hey guys! I'm no DIY'er but have managed to replace our kitchen sink with a bigger one from ikea. I've done everything I can and now have the main grey ikea pipe into the pipe that leaves the property. The problem is that the connection between the grey ikea pipe and white...connector part leaks...
  4. T

    Second kitchen sink!

    Just finished installing a second kitchen sink/new worktop/cupboard doors and painting end panels etc. 30mm thick worktop, what a pain to fit, damn heavy!
  5. L

    Need help with modifying stack for HE washer & Utility sink.

    Hi All, Could use some valued help redoing a stack to accommodate a washer and utility sink. The plan is to have the washer, then the dryer , then the utility sink all to the left of the stack. I believe the previous owner move the builder intended spot to make a bedroom, which I am...
  6. Bolacha

    Question about sink plumbing

    Good morning! I'm replacing my sink and I have a question about the plumbing, hope you can help. When the old one was removed I was able to add valves and resume normal operation for the rest of the house. You will see from the picture the piping coming from the main valve is doing a loop...
  7. 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...
  8. J

    Bathroom hot water sink tap. Low flow

    Hi, Just had a new bathroom fitted and have a pathetic flow of hot water from the sink tap. It wasn't great before. I can't get hold of a plumber, but any ideas as to what this might be? I also noticed that the pipes that feed the hot tap go into the loft? I know nothing about plumbing, but is...
  9. Teleri

    Kitchen sink plug hole/waste pipe leak

    Hi there Could someone help identify the waste pipe (think that's what it is) coming from the bottom of the basin/plug hole, feeding into the other pipes? It has a leak where it connects to the bottom of the basin, so I'm thinking about replacing it if it's a standard part. If so can you tell...
  10. C

    Kitchen Sink Piping/Nightmare Potential

    Hello - I really need some solid advice. I recently purchased a home that has started having an awful smell coming from kitchen sink. I've cleaned multiple times, including p-pipe. Finally called a plumber & they said they will have to tear out the wall & lower the pipe where my kitchen piping...
  11. applepro44

    Crane Bathroom Sink alternative

    Hi, I am looking for an sink that can replace an Crane Bathroom sink (oval) I think is an 17*20 but I am not sure (what is the standard size ?) also I don’t want something cheap.
  12. J

    Help connecting sink pipes back together

    I can’t work out how to connect this pipe back to the pipe on the wall. Every time I try water leaks down the back wall. Help appreciated. Thanks (images below). https://www.dropbox.com/s/codq3hviw5unrnv/89449072-9E1A-4B62-8A50-1EEF098CC2E4.jpeg?dl=0...
  13. T

    Getting a long kitchen sink waste across and out to main waste stack

    I have a project where we'd like to put a kitchen in the living room to create an open plan. The would mean the sink waste running the length of the kitchen circa 3m and then circa another 3m to get out to the waste stack. Most joists run the right way ( subject to any noggins) however we'd need...
  14. B

    How to properly plum a utility sink with pump in basement?

    I just purchased a home and I would like to install a utility sink in the basement with a pump. Below is a pic of the room in the basement. The sink would go under the window. I have a pic of a diagram of the plumbing I would like to install. I am just a beginner and do not have much experience...
  15. B

    Utility sink install in basement

    Hello all, I am new to this forum and would like to say hello and thanks for accepting me. I just purchased a home and I would like to install a utility sink in the basement. Below is a pictures of the location of the sink which would be under the window and a pic of a diagram of the plumbing...
  16. A

    plumbing sink drainage into grey toilet pipe

    Can you plumb a kitchen sink waste pipe into a internal (boxed off) grey toilet pipe ?
    • animo88
    • Thread
    • pipe sink toilet
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Boilers
  17. T

    New sink flexible hose nut leak at fitting.

    Hello , Should i tighten more or should i buy pulmber tape or its not that bad to leave like this permenantly? Thanks.
  18. m_d_r12

    Standpipe to Sink Drain

    Hi, I am looking to install a standpipe to drain the water from the washer. I took a picture of the current set up and my plan. I was wondering if this was correct or if there is a better way. Sink-> ABS P Trap -> Tee (1.5 in x 2 in x 1.5 in) facing up -> elbow -> pipe to stack 2 in standpipe...
  19. M

    Leaking bathroom sink tap, unable to access

    I'm trying to access the inside of this tap but can't see any 'button' at the back, or similar. It's likely we'll be replacing this and the sink in a month or so but need to fix this asap of course.
  20. P

    Least worst way to plumb in new sink waste

    Morning All, Just after some advice as I have been asked to plumb in a sink and washing machine waste for a new kitchenette. The other side of the stud wall shown is the bathroom, with the toilet attached to the soil pipe bottom right and a small basin attached to the 32mm waste. The wall is...
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