Recent content by dcrad87

Thanks for input, took it apart, no inserts used in plastic pipe, which was leaking at both ends. Also no PTFE tape used on compression fittings (don't know if always required?), could that have caused the other leak? Put a new flexi hose on with integrated valve (contrary to previous advice but...

Thanks real pin, will stick with the separate hose/valve setup then but maybe replace hose with one that has a different end (male?) to join straight onto the compression isolation valve, negating the need for the bridging bit of plastic pipe. My thinking is less joins = less chance of leaks but...

Thanks bosswhite that would hopefully solve 1 of 3 leaks, but the most severe one. More of a dribble than a drip! Would it be good idea to replace the current flexihose with one of same size that includes valve, take out the plastic pipe and isolation valve and tighten new flexi on to bottom...

Cheers madrab, my thinking is if he can't fix the leaks after a second visit I'm better off finding someone who can... Don't mind how it looks too much as it's quite out of sight in tight space between cistern and wall, but in this case it looks so unsightly I suspected that's whats causing the...

Thanks folks, hate to slander someone's workmanship when I know sweet f.a about his profession but I'm just really disappointed that I chose a plumber based on (now questionable) reviews, and after 2 visits I'm still left with multiple leaks on what I'd imagine was a fairly straight forward...

Hi AGAS, to be honest I didn't inspect the work carried out. He said he was all done and I wrongly assumed he'd have tested for leaks. Wasn't until I got home after work that evening I discovered the dreaded puddle. Then when he came back today I foolishly took his word for it that he'd fixed...

Sorry should have explained. It was install of a new toilet. The old setup was a straight copper pipe going up with an isolation valve. He hacked that off and put together the plastic to flexihose as shown, which to me looks too long and is all kinked - leaks from all 3 joins. He came back and...

Hi can I ask for your thoughts on this setup please? I've attached a picture of what a plumber has left me with (3 leaks after return visit)... I'm by no means proficient or confident in plumbing but to me that looks like a complete dogs dinner. Many thanks, Dougie