Recent content by lavo-1

I'm happy following dodgy plumbers/kitchen fitters around with their combined wastes, one way valve sink traps and my favourite....isolation valves behind built in appliances. Keep them coming plumbers and kitchen fitters, as I can always make a few bob out of sorting it properly. Nice easy...

That's not what I suggested. You can use one stand pipe with u-bend/air break, but with a Tee (side on = |J ) thus two 40mm pipe sections for your outlets to hook in to. This way no restrictions are created to the waste water. Three meter run for your waste extension will be too long in my...

The amount of call outs I have had to combined appliance outlets could have made me a Millionaire if I wasnt working for a company. Trust me, you will have less future problems using the elbow and Tee than the suggested spigot version. A plumber will happily instal the Macalpine version but he...

The Plastic version "Y" piece is fine as the brass will add nothing to the set up. The Y for the outlet is something I wouldn't trust either as you get a lot of fat pumped out of you DW and you get fibres from you WM , so with them combining at one point could spell problems. I would use a...

Well done! The matrix with a ball in it is an anti syphon unit that the German water regulations stipulate must be fitted to German appliances. If the ball becomes stuck then you get water backing up the matrix. Good spot!

Sounds like you have either a partial blockage in the hose under the soap dispenser compartment or you could have mold growing over the water jets at the top of the dispenser compartment. The water may be coming out at an angle due to the small holes in the dispenser being partially blocked and...

You are correct in assuming that a Neutral path is maintained through the appliance, but my experience with that model is that the carbon around the motor will not be the problem as the drive belt creates a lot of dust around the motor also. I have changed many mains filters with IR faults on...

Exactly! Any high ampere component could be leaking to earth......where did it say over current? Carbon brushes on that model do wear down, but the motor will stop turning before any damage to the motor. Once the brushes get too small they are designed to stop conducting and prevent any...

It could be any high ampere component in the machine. If you have any idea on electrics then you may own a multi meter, but if you don't then it's time to call a technician and get it checked! I cant hand out advise if you are not experienced enough to safely work on electrics, no disrespect to...

Well done BoyofDery

Try to find the stud, as its the strongest anchor point. You can do this by using a strong magnet and run it up and down the wall to find a sub surface plasterboard nail or screw. If no luck with the stud then I tend to use Rawlplug 4All plugs for light to medium fixings and the tool setting...

It doesn't look a great install with all those adapters! Is there an isolation cock on the pipe work in the immediate vicinity of the appliance ie in the cupboard adjacent or behind the oven , if not then that wouldn't pass for an ACOPS approved installation.

The floor tiles where fitted 2 year ago after a couple broke, but now I have removed the old large wall tiles it has exposed the gap all around the floor. I know the new tile will cover, but I'm just concerned that there will be only two thirds of the tile plus adhesive stuck to the plasterboard...

Try running a boil wash with about a half pint of white vinegar manually added into the draw once it is full. Obviously dont add clothes! Continuous low temperature washing crates a build up of soap scum in the level sensor hose and this can lead to false indications of foam. Check the pump...

I'm re-tiling my bathroom and I notice there is a 25-30mm gap all-round between plaster board and floorboards. I take this is to stop moisture wicking up the boards and I didn't have an issue with it when I tiled it 10 year ago as I was using a 12"x12" tile, but now I'm re tiling and using a...