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by ian l
Thu Sep 13, 2007 7:46 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Relocate a radiator without draining?
Replies: 3
Views: 8200

Relocate a radiator without draining?

I have been led to believe that i can relocate a radiator without draining down the system simply by bunging up the header tank and the vent pipe to create a vacuum. The problem i have is that i can't get my head around the fact that when i cut the VERTICAL pipes that the vacuum will be lost and wat...
by ian l
Mon Jul 02, 2007 2:17 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Speedfit tap connector leaking at speedfit end
Replies: 2
Views: 8055

From my limited experience with speedfit. I have found on occasions that the copper has not been fully inserted causing a bad seal. Alternatively, I have come across speedfit fittings that don't have the internal seal fitted. Lastly, try a pipe insert. I'm sure someone can offer you better advise, b...
by ian l
Mon Jul 02, 2007 1:44 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Water noise
Replies: 1
Views: 3321

Water noise

I had a small water leak under my sink from the isolation valve at the top joint (hot tap). Before I had realised it was the hot tap, I turned the cold water supply off, which I turned back on once I realised what a wally I had been. The leak is repaired, but now, when I flush the toilet, it makes a...
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