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If you have had extensive work done, ie combi where you used to have an open vented system boiler, it is very likely that the pipes you can't see are not clipped sufficiently and what you are the proud owner of is water hammer. This happens when a valve opens or closes, or when the water rushing thr...

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Hi, if the siphon diaphragm needs to be changed and the suite is close coupled, then the cistern does need to be removed. If all goes well, this is a simple job. BUT, I would recommend changing the connector set at the same time ( Â£4.98 from B&Q ). Instead of simply changing the membrane, or ju...

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You can run the waste into the snow box as long as you maintain the correct fall of 1 inch every 40 feet. There is no real maximum distance it can be run

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The important question here is 'how long has the toilet been in'. If fitted and problem was immediately apparent, the chances are that the push-button rods have been cut too long, probably only by a millimetre or two. However, if the push-button uses the cable type release and is recently fitted the...

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From what you describe it sounds as though the trv's are fitted the wrong way round. Check the little arrow on them, or better still check whether the tail into the radiator has a 3/4" unionated fitting or a 1/2" nut and olive fitting. If a 3/4" union then they are not reversible and ...

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Why not just continue to heat the water from the boiler through the summer ? If you have fully pumped primaries, simply set your time-clock to hot water only and if, like me you have gravity primaries ( upstairs radiators get hot when hot water only is selected ) just go around and close the valves ...

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The assembly order is, nut onto pipe, then split washer, then solid brass washer, then rubber and finally valve body. Of course, if you feel happier with the old nut and olive a set of straight through chrome valves can be bought for as little as Â£7. The other point is regarding the thread into the...

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If you must run pipes externally ( that will carry water ), certainly do not use copper. It is prone to splitting when frozen. Alkathene ( black in colour ) is no longer available, the modern equivalent is medium density poly-ethylene (MDPE ) and is blue in colour. But this requires special fittings...

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By the nature of durgos ( automatic air admittance valves ), they should not be fitted as an alternative to natural ventilation, as they are not ventilation at all. Unless faulty they don't smell. If the spring goes they smell something rotten, and allow methane into the room. Not nice at all. As fo...

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Due to how a bath trap is constructed it is ALMOST impossible to "pull" one. That is, cause siphonage within it. I have never known it happen, although I am sure that someone somewhere would be able to contradict me. The answer is anti-syphon traps at all appliances where you hear the nois...

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As long as you are sure that the 28mm only feeds the bath and basin taps, the disparity in pipe sizes is not a problem just get a 28mm x 15mm reducer and a socket ( No. 1 ) or bend (yp12), but do consider the toilet cistern(s). there are two different orifices fitted, red for tank, white for mains. ...

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The vents mentioned in your question are irrelevant as you are fitting plastic pipes, and I've never seen any sort of aav (automatic air vent) or even finger vent fitted to any plastic pipe. The dcv (double check valve) is also certainly not required as double check valves are only ever used on elec...

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The pipes feeding the basin are most likely tank-hot, and mains-cold. To be sure turn off the main stop-tap to the house. Then try the cold water at the kitchen sink. If this is stopped then try the tap of the basin in the bathroom. If this has also stopped it is mains ( they usually are ). You CAN ...

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My sincere advice to you is that a sink pillar tap is not worth repairing. It is possible to go to the merchant's and buy a new set for about Â£12. Go and buy a new set and fit them. While you are there buy two top hat washers for the underside of the sink top. Before disconnecting the old taps reme...

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