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  1. B

    These taps have me stumped!

    I need to disassemble this tap to repair the valves. But for the life of me I can't work out how to take off the knob caps! No grub screw, the top can't be prised off, it doesn't unscrew... Anyone got any ideas? Thanks!
  2. B

    Can anyone identify these two taps please?

    Any help to identify the Manufacturer and or model would be much appreciated
  3. G

    whistling tap on new bath taps

    We have just upgraded the bathroom and all is well except for one issue the bath tap makes a whistling noise on both the hot and cold feed. if we turn the sink tap on the noise will go. Its a brand new tap it also has a diverter valve for a shower which when opened stops the noise. Anyone had...
  4. K

    Seeking recommendations - taps + looong spout for a huge old stone sink

    Hello, I am renovating an old stone house in France - about 900 years old at the oldest part - and we are trying to use authentic materials in all areas, as far as possible. To this end we re installing an old (300kg!) stone sink in our bathroom. It's pretty cool, but really big - from front to...
  5. J

    Advice on Bath mixer taps that integrate shower.

    HI, i qualified as a plumber in 1999 but have had a career in welding since ( i discovered quickly I didn't like plumbing but stayed to finish my qualification rather than waste those years ), so while I'm not a complete novice, I'm not exactly at the cutting edge ! I am refurbing and bought a...
  6. danieljamesphoto

    Changing kitchen taps with an expansion vessel

    Hi, i'm a complete newcomer to plumbing so be gentle, basically i'd like to change the kitchen taps (just a simple monobloc mixer tap) and have looked on YouTube and think I have everything ready. I've had a look at the system and it seems to be setup to include an expansion vessel (image...
  7. W

    Anyone use sockets on a ratchet for monobloc taps?

    And if so I'm thinking sockets would need to be seriously deep or is there something out there that can adapt a set of monobloc spanners so they can be used with something with a ratchet? Cheers 1600603961 Just seen this, expensive at £150 but looks the business. View...
  8. T

    Thermostatic bath shower mixer fitting with taps reversed

    Hi, I have finally decided to swap out the stand alone taps in my bath for a mixer. I have previously been using a Croydex push-fit shower but think it's finally time to upgrade to a proper fitted one. I have been looking at a deck-mounted thermostatic bath/shower mixer like this Vellamo Echo...
  9. M

    All new spindles on taps - still drips!

    Hi all, I have no knowledge when it comes to plumbing so will describe our situation best I can... A few months ago, our bath tap began to leak. No matter how hard we turned the taps off (which we later learnt causes further damage) it would still leak, and gradually got worse over time. We had...
  10. W

    Hot water too hot at basin pillar taps...

    Unvented cylinder supplies hot water. Customer has two pedestal basins, both two holes, with separate hot and cold taps. One is tiny, with 135mm tap centres, the other standard and - i think - but got distracted chatting about stuff and even though I measured I am no longer certain of my...
  11. W

    What are these little taps called?

    And do I need to isolate the electrical supply/check it's dead before replacing? I'm hoping not as don't have any equipment or know-how to do so. Thanks
  12. L

    Dolphin Solutions Sensor Taps

    DB125S-STL-2 Dolphin Blue Electronic Infrared Tap for cold/premixed water supply powered by 9V transformer manufactured in high-quality Brushed (Satin) Chrome Brand New unopened. https://www.dolphinsolutions.co.uk/product/dolphin-infrared-mixer-tap-db100-db125/ 3 taps available £100 each...
  13. A

    Mixer taps working loose

    Our mixer taps (bathroom sink) keeps working loose, I'm able to slightly tighten the nut (see image) however not tight enough, basically using pilers. Is there a correct tool or method, like a box screw etc ?
  14. P

    About cheap, compact electric heating taps

    As an alternative to traditional tankless heaters, aliexpress sells a variety of cheap taps incorporating a heater, for example: US $20.2 49% OFF|ATWFS Instant Tankless Water Heater Tap Instantaneous Faucet Kitchen Water Heater Crane Instant Hot Water Faucet Digital EU Plug|hot water...
  15. R

    Low pressure to outside taps

    I have 2 outside taps that used to be fine. They are now just a dribble! I had a plumber out yesterday who said we would need increased water pressure and he couldn't fix them. I have checked the pressure and the cold tap in the kitchen fills a 1 litre jug in 7 seconds so United Utilities can't...
  16. E

    Green crystals coming out all the hot taps in the house? help please

    Hello, the house was refurbished over a year ago and now we have Green crystals coming out all the hot taps in the house? The water board say it's not limescale These green crystal like pieces are coming out of all the hot water taps and showers: we collect them from the tap filers: there are...
  17. ceemage

    Noisy pipes and leaky taps

    We've had a problem now for several weeks which is becoming worse. We would appreciate some advice on the way forward given this difficult time when we are in isolation due to chronic ill health. Several weeks ago, on switching on the kitchen cold tap, we began to get an odd noise that seemed...
  18. Y

    Bath Taps 22m advice needed

    I am changing over my old taps to new. The supply has 15mm to cold, 22mm to hot. I am need to fit an isolation valve to the 15 and 22mm pipe.. I want to know how i connect the 22mm isolation to the 15mm tail on the hot tap. I dont want to use solder if it can be helped. Advice please...
  19. S

    Dripping noise after running bath or sink taps

    Hi I live on the ground floor of a small block of flats that has a soil pipe running within the walls. This is boxed in with plywood & plasterboard which is then tiled. So not the best soundproofing (my bedroom is also on the other side of the bathroom wall) so I can hear when the flat above...
  20. T

    List of DUAL FLOW taps

    Does anyone have a list of dual flow kitchen taps both mono and deck mixer types for mixed pressure supplies - Mains CW, Gravity hot. Trying to find one is a bloody nightmare. Thanks in advance.
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