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    Cap off lead pipe but cannot turn water off

    Thanks to all of you for your advice. I will call United Utilities on Monday. Part of the deal with getting the new supply in MDPE was that we cut off the old one (without leaving a deadleg). The inspector who came to check that the trench and pipe were done correctly gave me the impression he...
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    Cap off lead pipe but cannot turn water off

    The MDPE pipe comes from a water main in the road at the front of the house. The old lead supply comes in at the back, I've dug it up to a tee off a bigger pipe about 4 feet out into the back yard. I think this runs along the back of all the houses supplying all of them at one time. Some (like...
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    Cap off lead pipe but cannot turn water off

    I have had a new MDPE water supply put in and now need to cap off the old lead pipe. I've dug up outside and found where my branch pipe comes off the main supply pipe, under my back yard. I need to cut this off and permanently seal it. I think I can use a Leadloc fitting to copper and then a...
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    Worcester Water Diverter Valve advice or help

    Thank 45yearsagasman. Did this yesterday and was quite straightforward. Didn't get any grease with the replacement diapragm, but used some I had anyway arounf the edge of the diapragm on the flat faces of the two halves before I re-assembled it. Anyway it works and I've got no leaks, so thanks...
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    Worcester Water Diverter Valve advice or help

    Can anyone offer any advice on this: The water diverter valve is not working. When there is hot water demand the pin which works the microswitches at the top does not rise. The switches etc are all OK and boiler works if I manually make them. The plunger had a small amount of white deposits...
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    B+Q Electric Diamond Wheel Cutter - will it cut porcelain

    Gcol and Jefoss, thanks guys for your replies. Will treat it gently. Doesn't matter too much if it doesn't stand up to lots of use (don't expect it to for £20). First time I've done any tiling, and probably wonn't do any more until I next move house.
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    B+Q Electric Diamond Wheel Cutter - will it cut porcelain

    I have a B+Q electric tile cutter. The box says it cuts ceramic, terracotta, slate and marble. It has a diamond cutting wheel (MPA-Z-05480). Is this likely to be able to cut porcelain floor tiles as well ? I know that I need something with a diamond wheel, but I don't know if there are...
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