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  1. S

    Check valves and mixer taps

    I noticed that the mixer tap was making the sound of running water when the main valve was open but the tap and the spray attachment was closed. I theorised that cold water was running into the hot pipe, as it is much higher pressure. I went online and concluded that the solution was a check...
  2. P

    Water hammer noise from various appliances/taps around the house.

    A bit of background...house was built in 2000. Fitted with screw turn style taps, and washing appliances as new. During our time here, improvements have been made to the house, but these improvements have caused banging issues. The first was the washing machine when stopping water flowing in...
  3. J

    Dripping Taps driving me mad.

    Morning I hope someone can assist as the constant dripping is driving me crazy. On the image supplied please can someone tell my how to change a washer on these taps? Surely it must be an easy 5min job. Thanks in advance .
  4. T

    Dual Flow kitchen taps and bath deck mixer

    Can anyone advise on makes/models of dual flow mono kitchen mixer taps that work for mixed pressure feed suppies - gravity hot and mains cold ? Also same for a bath deck mixer ? I know it can be a pain sometimes finding a tap that doesnt force the cold back through the hot pipe when both taps...
  5. C

    Lost of pressure in all cold/hot taps

    I recently installed a spin filter and a 10" triple filter system in our well house located 10 meters away from the house. The filters were placed right after the pressure gauge tank. Gauge displays 2.5 bars/28 psi Since then, all taps in the house (hot/cold) will show a slow flow decrease in...
  6. F

    Wickes monobloc Mixer taps

    Help needed please. Can anyone enlighten me how to access the cartridge/valve on Wickes Kumai monobloc kitchen sink mixer taps. I have looked everywhere on the taps for an allen type screw to enable me to remove the cartridge/valve cover. The last mixer tap I had there was a allen type screw on...
  7. M

    Kitchen Mixer taps dripping

    Posted in the shower forum and the advice I got was excellent so hoping it's the same for my tap problem I have mixer taps in the kitchen which had a drip now is a small constant flow of water. I've tried undoing the stem and pulling it out and there is no chance it will come out. I was...
  8. D

    New system. Noisy taps.

    Hi, I’m renovating my house and a completely new plumbing system is being installed. New combi boiler, new pipe work, new everything. All is installed (except kitchen area) and the boiler is to be fired up for the first time on Friday. Problem is the taps are very noisy, as are the pipes when...
  9. A

    Hot water from all taps except kitchen cold.

    Hi, I have been asked to look at a Ln issue this evening. Customer said she has hot water coming from all cold taps as well as the hot taps. Except the kitchen cold tap-this is fine. Ive asked if she has had any work done recently and she said something about a new boiler but she is elderly...
  10. D

    Banging expansion vessel when turning on taps

    Hi, had a new pressurised system put in about a year ago...long long story bu the guy whom put it in does not have the greatest aftercare available...lets leave it at that! Anyway, all is working fine with the exception of when the taps have not been used for a short while, if you turn them on...
  11. O

    Unvented system noise on running taps

    Hi, I have had a new unvented system installed. When the hot water has been heating up for some time and I turn on the taps or the shower I get a loud noise lasting a few seconds from the cupboard where the tank is. If I turn the taps off again soon afterwards I get a similar noise. This only...
  12. A

    Replacing basin taps.

    Hi I've got a couple of Basin taps to replace, once again they are old 1970's taps. I've never replaced basin taps before. I've got a basin wrench, I'm presuming you undo the holding nut, then undo the nut from the pipe to the tap thread. Then take the tap out, do I have to put anything on the...
  13. G

    Inline pipe valve/taps dripping after turning off and back on

    I’ve recently moved into an old house and I’ve just replaced the immersion heater in a copper cylinder. The problem is that, to stop the tank from refilling I turned off two pipe valves (not knowing which did what) and now I’ve truned them back on they’re both dripping. How do I stop the...
  14. king of pipes

    Free standing bath taps

    Any of you come across this problem something is not right here ? Cheers kop
  15. C

    Rebuild of old taps - can I still get this part and what is it?

    Hi Rebuilding some old kitchen taps but cannot ID the part in the end of the spout. They have broken and I need replacements, anyone help?
  16. G

    Looking for mixer taps with shower attachment unusual size.

    Hi I am reusing an old cast iron bath but when measuring the distance bettween center of tap holes the results came out 7.5 inch (190mm). I notice all the mixers with attachments are usually 180mm so will I just have to settle on single taps or can I buy 190mm mixers?
  17. W

    Slow water from upstairs taps

    Hi all...new member here, hoping someone can help! I have slow running water from my upstairs taps. The house is a 1980s build with a cold water tank in the loft. I have had this problem several times and am able to cure it by connecting a hose to the tap and sending mains pressure back up...
  18. J

    Loud metal clunking sound after turning off taps/ after toilet stops filling

    Dear All, After turning off taps or after the toilet completes filling the cistern, there is a loud metal clunking sound coming from pipework. I have drained all the water from the pipes twice to get rid of water hammer. This helped stop the sound for a few weeks but the sound always came...
    • James johnson
    • Thread
    • filling taps toilet
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Boilers
  19. P

    Neighbours taps slam my pipes

    Every time the neighbours use their water it vibrates and visibly shakes mine causing a slam when they shut off . Shared mains with separate internal stopcock . Is this usual? Any solution to prevent this? Driving me potty Thanks
  20. M

    Poor flow/pressure from all taps and showers

    I have a system boiler and have recently had some building work completed which required the mains and the kitchen supplies to be moved. The plumber that carried out the work advised that he has replaced like for like with the pipe work so that should no cause any issue. Of late the...
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