Recent content by wedge69

Hi, I've got a small ensuite that I would like to sort out properly. Current issues are that (I think) Matt went over Silk, and the finish is awful. Secondly, there's been condensation staining around the top, and staining where the previous paint has reacted with the adhesive that was used...

Would it just be this? https://amzn.eu/d/025VcrF4

Short version, shower is dripping slowly. Is there a screw-on cap I can get from Amazon or similar to blank it off until I get it fixed properly? Long version, had a new cartridge fitted 14 months ago by Mira, and want to see if they will come and fix under warranty before I do anything else.

Our shower head has seen better days. Am I right in that it can just be unscrewed and replaced? Can anyone recommend a decent replacement? I don't know what it is at the moment, but it's attached to a Mira Excel. Thanks!

If it's any help, it usually takes all winter for me to get the air out of my radiators after a drain down Just gets stuck in one rad and have to wait for it to work it's way to the towel rail in the bathroom

I got a Valencia Classic head for it, but it's not turning the valve off, so I assume the body is broken

Actually, screw thread to to of pin is the same distance, so maybe the internals have gone.

Long shot, but could anyone identify this TRV body? There was no head on it when we moved in to the house. I bought a Honeywell valve, but the Honeywell pin only protrudes 4mm whereas the existing one is about 8mm so the new valve doesn't shut it off.

Well thanks to everyone that's provided help so far. The boiler is not new, the pipe is not new, so either it's been doing this for seven years and I've not noticed, or something has got disturbed recently. I'll put some grease on tomorrow when it turns up, and if that doesn't help I'll call...

I understand what you are saying, but I'm not sure what else a plumber would do other than just pushing it on.

Will silicone grease help in this instance then? Like make a seal to prevent that action?

No, no blockage. It's a straight meter drop, so it's not backing up. Why is the water tracking up and out instead of dropping down though?

Seriously, is there a knack to this that I am just not getting? I'm pushing it in as far as I can, but I guess it's not sliding in fully as I'm still getting a leak. I swear it's in ok because I push until I feel a bit of resistance then it sort of 'pops' in further. Any ideas?

Right, well I've took it off and pushed it back in as hard as I can so will see what happens. Haven't put any grease on yet as it hasn't arrived from Amazon!

Ok, I've managed to take it off. I can see how it's ridged inside to sit on the pipe. Is there supposed to be a washer in there or anything?