plumbing

Ok guys first post here and I need some help. We moved in to our 1965 5 bed hone about 6 weeks ago. It had been empty for about a year prior to our move. the downstairs toilet/cloakroom (built with the house) has quite a nasty smell about it. We have checked all the p-pipes and looked for leaks...

Hi, Our toilet is running water into the pan constantly. It seemed easy to fix: Remove the 'flush' and replace with a new one... So I bought a new flush ('universal fitting') but can not install it for the life of me. I've had to put the old one back and now it leaks worse! I can't fit it...

Hi all! Got my dad down this weekend to help me sort out a leaking boss strap, and potentially make another one redundant. The bottom one used to be used for the washing machine waste, but a new layout will mean that I either put a sharp corner straight out of the connector, or I connect it to...

The background: installing understairs WC wall is adjoining neighbours so drainage to run out to other side of house (about 4.5m to external wall, 6m to 4" stack) hanging sink with this trap https://www.victorianplumbing.co.uk/round-modern-chrome-basin-bottle-trap-tube-to-floor-pipe-set...

Hi Ive fitted a new toilet but the cistern keeps filling and I can’t work out how to adjust it. Ive tried everything. Even when I pull the float up /down manually the water doesn’t shut off? What am I missing? Ive moved the float up and down, changed the settings on the outlet. The...

Hello Forum, I'm thinking of plumbing in a water softener myself (mainly because no local plumbers want to do the job for a sensible price). I've been advised that it should be connected to 22 mm pipes as I have a combination boiler. The existing pipework is 15 mm. I've an idea of how I want...

Hi, My builder fitted a wall hung toilet with a soundproof foam mat and I can see a3 mm gap between the end of the toilet seat and the wall tiles when I sit on it. The sealant is not on yet as the builder will put it on later once the bathroom is comlete. The wooden structure behind the tile...

Hello, I don’t really know anything about plumbing so not sure if anything I’m describing makes sense. I’ve just got a new freestanding bath delivered and it’s currently in the bathroom sitting on top of 2 planks of wood waiting to have the waste connected. I’ve got a 40mm compression elbow...

Hi, The plumbing in my kitchen is a mess ! Can anyone please tell me the best way of connecting the outside tap pipe in an inaccessible area ( the cut one to left of pic as it needs to be nearer the wall so its in the service area of the cupboard ) Ideally Id like to avoid joints at all there...

Hi there. I'm installing a new bath at my Grandads house. The waste pipe is at the opposite end to the taps and therefore the pipe needs to travel the length of the bath. My problem is that the waste trap I bought creates the pipe angle that naturally hits the legs of the bath... and I've...

Hi, I've just moved onto a new place and the wager drainage is very slow. Underneath the sink, it looks like the water has to push a lot of water above it to get out. It goes down from the sink, then into a u bend before going upwards through a flexible pipe to the outside. Is this too far to...

Hi, So I was called out to a customers house today, they were complaining of no water to their bathroom cold taps, after some investigation I found a mouse lodged in the cold pipe that feeds the bathroom from the tank. I removed the mouse and found its head was missing presumably sucked further...

Hi all, I had a bathroom installed a few years ago which included a towel rail/radiator. When you turn the valve to increase/decrease the heat a small amount of water will spill out quickly and then it will drip consistently. In order to stop it dripping there are a few 'sweet spots' on the...

Hi guys. Long time forum lurker here. I have been having trouble removing a toilet seat base with quick release fittings. I have a varied level of DIY experience, but it does not extend to cover this! I tried some googling and reverse image search, but that just brings up a series of photos of...

I’m trying to change the cartridges on the mixer for a dripping tap. Can someone help with what I need to do to get these off? Thanks Dan

My plumber has completed first fix and left kitchen and bathroom feeds and drain pipe coming out the flooring. Look weird to me as I would have preferred sticking out from the wall. before bring it down again. I would like to understand if this is common practice or my plumber is really ****...

We suspect that one of the toilets (en-suite) in our flat has been built without building regulations approval about 8 years ago (by previous owners). Our freeholder now understandably requires us to check the works have been done to a good and safe standard, and we’re having to apply for a...

I've been renovating my bathroom, and essentially changed a couple of bits of copper pipe with JG speedfit so I could run a T off for the toilet to be moved half a metre. I haven't changed the system in any way. I've also had advice about it all from my plumber. Then I started thinking, what...

I have been quoted for a new plumbing system with 2 option. Worcester and ATAG boiler system. What your thought about these 2 brands? As I have also buy all the bathroom components including shower mixer, taps and ceramic. I know this is very objective in terms of design but what would a good...

I want to fit a garden tap in the back but kitchen is at the front. Is it possible to connect new tap onto some water pipes i have inside by the back door? I thing it is were my stop tap is and there a live wire connected. Have uploaded a picture if anyone could advise me thanks