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    toilet cistern problem

    when I flush water keeps filling up loudly doesn't overflow just water flowing, sometimes it doesn't flush. I have to turn the water off from the mains to stop the flow when I turn it after a day it's okay for maybe 2/3 flushes??? I have a close coupled suite. Can anyone help!!!
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    noisy drafty double glaze window

    None that are visable could they possibly be hidden???
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    noisy drafty double glaze window

    The victorian house I moved into is all double glazed all the windows are fine but the 2 front ones I can hear all the street noise, cars people talking (even though it's not a busy road) its as though the window is open. I have checked for any gapsetc inside and out can't see anything but...
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    Lead to Copper Compression leaking

    Thanks 4 all the replies the leak is very minute so haven't got around 2 trying to fix it will try one of the alternative fixings mentioned Will keep U posted THANKS!
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    Lead to Copper Compression leaking

    Thanks 4 all the replies the leak is very minute so haven't tried to remedy it yet will try one of the alternative fittings that have been mentioned Will keep U posted Thanks
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    Lead to Copper Compression leaking

    Thanks 4 replies tried PTFE tape Do it all do U know if this connector is widely available in plumbers merchants I have U tried it thanks
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    Lead to Copper Compression leaking

    I have cut a section of lead pipe out to put in a new stop cock to rejoin I took the sectionto the plumbers who told me I needed 6lb 15mm cooper to lead connection (the package doesn't say lead loc is that the better make) one side seems to be okay but I have changed the side 3'x and there is...
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    Stop cock leaking when off

    Thanks but what do U mean by nip it up
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    Stop cock leaking when off

    I have put a new stopcock on the incoming mains water but if I turn it off it starts to leak heavily at the handle any ideas why how can I stop it
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    STOPCOCK SIEZED

    Did U try the freezing kit Wickes sell them do they work??
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    Fitting new mains stopcock

    Did U try the freezing kit? Didi it work I have a similar problem. Bought a freezing kit from Wicks don't know if will work!!
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    Lead pipes

    Thanks Kev Would I make the new connection through the frozen section b4 it or after it? Will the lead pipe expand if so I might not be able to get the copper to lead compression joint fit would the lead B quite weak over 100 years old!
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    Lead pipes

    Is is possible to freeze lead pipes to make a repair live (street mains cannot be located water board won't help) would the section that has been frozen expand and start to leak once it defreezing!
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    Mains Stop Cock

    Hi Keego, Been down has far as it seems to go approx 2ft6" then it just seems to be concrete like can't get any further exploring the possibility of moving the flagstone around water hole (losing hope) it just seems so bafling never had this problem B4. As for the water board after 5 calls...
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    Mains Stop Cock

    Help Help Help My internal stop cock to turn the water off is leaking. The mains stop cock is pre 1900's we've cleared the mud out but there appears to me nothing at the bottom to turn off the water board have been totally unhelpful. Can U freezer/Crimp Lead pipes to make a repair or would...
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