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  1. Eddiez

    Cylinder return valve?

    Ever since the cylinder return balancing valve has been messed with by my kids it hasn't been hot like before what can I do? (as previously I've been told to leave it fully open )
  2. M

    Leaking drain valve on Hot water cylinder. Advise please

    Hi All, I have a leaking drain valve off the CW inlet on a Range Cylinder. Am I right in thinking I have to empty the Cylinder below the CW inlet to change the valve? To isolate cold water to the tank to prevent refill, should I just lock off the 1 stop CW inlet or all 3 red stops? Turn mains...
    • matt68
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    • cylinder drain hot water leaking valve water water cylinder
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: UK Plumbers Forums
  3. C

    Fitting non return valve

    The discharge hose from our washing machine comes out of the machine, runs about five feet along the floor under the work surface and then goes vertically up under the sink where it joins the sink discharge pipe. Every time we empty the sink, the water often goes back down the hose and even...
  4. R

    Viva Skylo flush valve - which number means more flush?

    I have a Viva Skylo flush valve and want to adjust it for maximum flushing power on the full flush. None of the instructions indicate whether a higher or lower number will achieve this, and I can't see an obvious difference in the water volume. Anyone know how the adjustment works...
  5. R

    Cistern Fill Valve Drip

    Hello everyone, I recently had a combi boiler installed and with the new pressure my old cistern system also needed updating to accomodate. However the fill valve contantly drips when filled, is this normal or is it a easy fix i can do myself? Thanks Rob
  6. D

    Identify this shower valve?

    Hi all, This shower valve is about 20 years old. Can anyone with a bit more experience than me identify the brand/model? No markings visible. Distance between centre of valves: 70mm Thanks in advance
  7. J

    Do I need an adjustable bypass valve

    I now have a Main 18 HEAT ERP boiler which has its own bypass valve. Should I remove the existing external one to improver system flow?
  8. 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...
  9. S

    nylon cartridge nut cross threaded in brass valve body

    The inside brass threads in my Moen rough in two handle Roman tub valve (Moen | Bathroom & Kitchen Faucets, Shower Heads, Accessories & More - https://www.moen.com/products/M-Pact/M-Pact-Two-Handle-Roman-Tub-Valve-10-Center-1-2-CC-Connection/4796) were cross threaded with the nylon cartridge...
  10. U

    Should you silicone around thermostatic mixer valve

    Hi all, We have a Mira agile/pronta shower mixer valve attached to a tiled wall. It doesn't say in the manual but do you need to silicone around the periphery of the mixer where it meets the tiled wall? Or are they internally sealed or doesn't matter if water seeps into it from splashing etc...
  11. S

    Auto Bypass Valve OR Proportional Pressure pump mode – how to choose?

    I have read that an Auto Bypass Valve (ABV) is not compatible with a pump set to Proportional Pressure (PP) mode. I have a recently fitted Vaillant EcoFit Pure 430 heat-only boiler + Vaillant SensoComfort weather sensing controls + 15 rads (12 with TRVs) across 2 CH zones + a static bypass...
  12. M

    Single outlet shower valve on two outlets???

    Ok so, I supplied a shower valve, overhead shower and riser to a customer that was having it installed by a plumber. Hands up I made a mistake when I ordered the valve and supplied a single outlet instead of twin. If the plumber had called me at time of install I could have swapped it for him...
  13. M

    How to turn valve off

    Our fridge freezer has an external water filter, we had builders in and they knocked the filter and it is now leaking. There is a valve connecting the filter to the water supply, however I can’t work out how to turn the water off. There is a small threaded hole on the front about 5mm wide, is...
  14. M

    Heating valve what it does

    Can someone tell me what this stop valve does. if it’s to regerlate flow how it need to be adjusted. thanks
  15. F

    Broken zone valve for downstairs heating?

    Hi all, Hoping to check if I have a genuine fault, or something I've overlooked. I've just moved into a my first house with a conventional boiler and hot water tank. The heating system has two heating zones (upstairs / downstair). Currently with both thermostats up high and the heating zones...
  16. D

    Ultra valve leaking from spindle

    Keen amatuer that I am I decided to have a go at changing the cartridge in my shower when the old one failed. I had a spare as I got one when I had the valve fitted. The cartridge is as a SC50T32 I followed the video on the Ultra technical site l and it all went smoothly but I now have a...
  17. R

    Diagnosing banging motor valve

    Hi, I have a three-zone 2016 house with gas heating. When the downstairs heating switches off, it bangs extremely loudly. I have tried adding clips and it only helps to a point, I would have to take down plasterboard to get at the noisest part. The valve appears to be the correct direction. I...
  18. P

    Brand new shower mixer valve not switching off

    Installed a victorian plumb shower valve and tested last night, on and off no problem. Tested againg tonight and it came on but wont switch off. Contacted victorian plumb and have to wait up to 72 hours for a reply. Any ideas on what I can try as weve been without a shower for over a week now...
  19. C

    Satchwell 5 2 port power on power off valve.

    Hi first time poster, My elderly Aunts bungalows heating system, Ideal e type cf floor mounted boiler, yes I know it's ancient however she steadfastly refuses to have it changed even when offered a free boiler grant. Long and short her hot water is now getting boiling hot, I suspect its either...
  20. J

    Shower valve on supply pipe

    Hi, I just bought an old house that was renovated in the 1980s. The bathroom shower has some kind of valve on the supply pipe - does anyone know what this is for? The whole bathroom will be going into a skip in a few months but I’m just curious as to what it’s for. Thanks.

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