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by sayworth
Mon May 28, 2007 9:31 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Shower - Dripping Problem
Replies: 2
Views: 3875

Dripping

This is a common problem when the valve needs cleaning, especially when the valve has a ceramic disk which allows a small amount of water to pass when turned off if there is some dirt in the valve. You need to clean the cartridge (see manufactuter's guide) and clean the head as well. If it continues...
by sayworth
Mon May 28, 2007 9:29 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Shower tray installation
Replies: 2
Views: 3406

Shallow Trays

It is very common to mount trays directly onto a floor and chase out the solid floor or just put the piping under the wooden floor taking care about the prospects of leaking. Someone mentioned a 40mm waste which is an old style and a cheaper style. I recommend a 90mm waste anyway for faster water ex...
by sayworth
Mon May 28, 2007 6:54 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Low water pressure
Replies: 3
Views: 4118

Low Pressure

Taps either have screw down valves or ceramic disks and a certain level of water pressure is required to make it work. You need to find out from the retailer what is minimum water pressure required. You then should measure the water pressure or estimate that. If you have the right pressure for the t...
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