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    Shower joint leak/exposed valve

    We have an exposed hudson reed shower valve where the chrome supply pipes lead to the tile fronts, then to the hidden copper pipes behind the wall/tiles. The problem is the left pipe (hot) has a slight leak from where the compression joint is at the copper pipe/shower valve join. I've tried...
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    WC Back-to-Wall

    We recently bought a new WC from bathstore (close coupled compact). Looked good in the shop because it has an enclosed rear pan area the fits neatly against the wall covering all pipework. Got it home and now I'm somewhat puzzled about the fitting procedure. Its designed to all fit together...
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    High water pressure/bar

    We've always thought that we had very high water pressure since moving to this house 3 years ago. Anyway recently I measured the bar and it came in at 6.8 bar. I've tested it both downstairs from the washing machine valve, and upstairs by temporarily fitting a valve when I recently replaced a...
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    Radiators with 10mm or 15mm

    I want to replace 2 of my radiators because I believe they have been sized wrong for the living room (plus they are in poor visual condition). I reckon they are about a 3rd of the recommend BTU. The existing ones have standard 15mm copper pipes fed from upstairs (its an old house). I have 2...
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