I was recently trying to renew a top entry immersion heater element.
I turned off the electricity
Turned the water to the cylinder off
Turned the electricity supply
Connected a length of hose to the drain cock
Opened up the drain cock
and no water came out so I assume that the drain cock...
Open up the stock cock fully.
Updo the nut
Wrap around 6 turms of ptfe tape around the spindle
Push the tape down the side of spindle using a small screwdriver
Apply a small amount of silicon lubricant down the shaft
Tighten up the nut
The 3-way valve is a Honeywell Y plan and when the heating is programmed all three pipes are hot.
Can this type of valve be serviced,if so,how is this done.
Best wishes
Jim
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This must be a standard question with a standard reply?
Turn on the programmer for just hot water...the central heating always comes on.
Ifs it the programmer,how do you test?
Is it the motorised valve ,how do you test?
Best wishes
Jim
It appears that an old waste system for a basin I am tring to replace consists of a copper waste that then connects up to a lead pipe that then leads outside.
I think that one of these pipes? the lead one has a slight flange.
How do I connect up a plastic waste up to the lead pipe.
Any...
The problem is as follows and concerns a bog standard Triton electric shower.
1.There is no water coming out of the shower when turned on.
2.There is no power light on.
3.The neon ceiling switch is permanently on and pulling the cord makes no difference.
Any help greatly appreciated.
Best...
I am trying to find a cheaper supplier of Mira spares.
I am currently paying £90.00 including vat and postage for a Mira Excel cartridge.This is the trade price.
Can anyone suggest a cheaper supplier?
Best wishes
Jim
I have a power shower
1. only a small amount of water comes out of it
2.the pump does not come on and I have changed the fuse.
3.have also taken out the control valve and still no water.
4. I have also checked the water storage tank and it is fine.
Any help greatly appeciated.
Cheers
Jim
I am simply a bit of an odd job man who does small plumbing jobs and the shower is a Mira sport in my own home.
Any help is always appreciated.
Best wishes
Jim Doodson
In a room there only a cold water supply.Can I connect the hot and cold water hoses together using a Y-piece connector.
In essence can I use a dual feed washing machine on a cold water system.
Best wishes
The Friendly Plumber