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by Mac-the-Wrench
Thu Jul 03, 2008 11:03 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Opinions please - Plumbers
Replies: 11
Views: 4772

An update! I went to the small claims court in mid-June, the day before I went on holiday for two weeks, and they didn't turn up, so the judge gave the decree to me. I thought great, I can go away and stop thinking about this and come back to a nice cheque! :lol: I came back from holiday on Tuesday ...
by Mac-the-Wrench
Tue Jun 03, 2008 2:40 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: shower heads
Replies: 2
Views: 3302

Hi Tricia, If I understand you correctly, you already have a shower over the bath? If not, you want to have a mixer tap on your bath which has a switch to change the water flow to the shower fitting, and at the same time be able to attach the shower head to the wall so you can stand up to have a sho...
by Mac-the-Wrench
Tue Jun 03, 2008 2:10 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Hot water from cold tap???
Replies: 10
Views: 59662

I would agree with what bob said about the pipes being too close together, I've seen that a number of times. It makes sense if the water runs cold after a few seconds. If it were running hot all of the time, that would be a different problem altogether

Mac
by Mac-the-Wrench
Tue Jun 03, 2008 2:05 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: DRIPPING KITCHEN TAP
Replies: 3
Views: 3139

Have you changed any washers? It could be as simple as it not being tight enough. I got a call-out for a similar problem, and that's all it was. I had to use a 22mm compression spanner to tighten it because all others were too fat to fit.
by Mac-the-Wrench
Tue Jun 03, 2008 2:00 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Undersink Water Heaters
Replies: 2
Views: 3222

Re: Undersink Water Heaters

[quote="Archie"]I want to install a undersink water heater to suply the sink in the kitchen and the basin in the bathroom. Will I need 2 seperate heaters or will 1 be enough, and whats easy to install and is a good make. Kind Regards Archie[/quote] Go for an unvented mains pressure unit ar...
by Mac-the-Wrench
Tue Jun 03, 2008 1:41 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: 22mm? Bath Tap Connection
Replies: 5
Views: 7398

Re: 22mm? Bath Tap Connection

[quote="Danc"]Hi, I think I have been supplied some duff tap connectors but wanted to check first. I have purchased a new bathtap which comes complete with flexible connector hoses. I have done all the plumbing ready but checked the hoses first and the nut end to connect to the plumbing do...
by Mac-the-Wrench
Tue Jun 03, 2008 1:33 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Opinions please - Plumbers
Replies: 11
Views: 4772

[quote="bobplum"]mac the wrench how are you getting on with the court case[/quote] Hi bob, thanks for your reply. I have a final hearing in a couple of weeks, I am confident of winning the case. [quote="bobplum"]i thought the tiler and plasterer dumped you sorry misread the email...
by Mac-the-Wrench
Thu May 29, 2008 2:24 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Bath installation
Replies: 12
Views: 4367

I always build a framework around the bath before installing, regardless of whether or not it has a shower over. That way 3 edges are supported by the frame and the outside edge is supported by the bath panel. It guarantees the bath will be level, and you can adjust the legs to suit. The bath usuall...
by Mac-the-Wrench
Thu May 29, 2008 2:16 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: hot water cylinder overflow
Replies: 3
Views: 3235

Wherever it is stored is obviously filling up too much, and therefore overflowing.

What have you looked at, if anything?

Where is your hot water stored?

Is there a ball valve regulating the flow of water?
by Mac-the-Wrench
Thu May 29, 2008 2:09 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: knocking in water pipes
Replies: 3
Views: 3820

Has anyone done work on your plumbing recently? It may be that if they have the stop-cock needs to be closed a little to reduce the flow of water coming in.

Other than that, we'll look at bob's crystal ball. :wink:
by Mac-the-Wrench
Thu May 29, 2008 2:04 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Advice needed on quote
Replies: 15
Views: 5021

Are you supplying the parts and materials, or are they?

Or is this just the labour costs?
by Mac-the-Wrench
Thu May 29, 2008 10:25 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Opinions please - Plumbers
Replies: 11
Views: 4772

[quote="plumbbob"]This is a tricky one to answer......[/quote] Hi bob, thanks for your reply. "This is a tricky one to answer as a hand tight fitting can leak immediately the supply is restored but saying that, I have seen fittings that have remained dry for years." I've never kn...
by Mac-the-Wrench
Thu May 29, 2008 10:21 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Opinions please - Plumbers
Replies: 11
Views: 4772

[quote="Barry Bunsen"]Hi Im no expert but I can give you some thoughts.[/quote] Hi Barry, thanks for your reply. "If I understand correctly during a job yourself and 2 others were told by your client to invoice and leave for reasons unknown." Almost right but not quite. The plast...
by Mac-the-Wrench
Thu May 29, 2008 10:04 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Opinions please - Plumbers
Replies: 11
Views: 4772

[quote="bobplum"]good morning as we all know there is two sides to every story! [/quote] Hi bob, thanks for your reply. "firstly why did they pull the job from you,can you give a reason." I don't know, and I gave them no reason as far as I am concerned. "had you worked for t...
by Mac-the-Wrench
Thu May 08, 2008 12:51 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Opinions please - Plumbers
Replies: 11
Views: 4772

Opinions please - Plumbers

I don't want to go into too much detail because I am taking legal action against these people. Basically, I was in the process of installing a new bathroom, out of the blue, the people pulled the job from me, a tiler and a plasterer. They asked me to invoice them for the work I had completed, which ...
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