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thanks - i did end up sawing through it, well part way, and then managed to snap it off. It was one of the metal ones. I have now replaced it with the new one. I have used a fair amount of silicone on the new seal as the fitting is a very close fit and quite hard to get it centred so fingers...

Thanks alot for the different bits of advise! I don't think I'm going to get it off conventionally, i was thinking of the hack saw option as i am replacing the whole lot. I will give it a try although i will need to go and get a similar waste and overflow kit first but these days they are all...

Hi Kevin Thanks - actually i have been using pump pliers and no good at all - it also struggles to get a proper grip and when it does just about the whole thing turns - i don't think it can be removed the conventional way? IF anything the pliers have ruined the bolt a bit?

Hi I wondered if anyone had any advise on removing a bath waste that is properly limescaled up? Whenever i just about manage to get a grip on the bolt that i need to undo it moves the bath plug around? As this bath is one of those old standard baths, metal, been in the house 20 years i have...

Thanks alot for advise - i might treat myself to some new taps if that is the case.

Hello this is a strange one and I'm hoping someone can give me an answer. I have a combi boiler and the flow to the kitchen taps are fine, the flow to the power shower is fine and so is the bath. The upstairs basin tap sometimes flows fine and then it slows down and then it stops - then i...

Hello I wonder if anyone can advise. and before anyone says I know its a rubbish boiler - personally Id have gone for a valiant which I will never time. Firstly the boiler has not been serviced in ages - Ariston want £95 to service it - ( it sounds like they do nothing when they service...

Good Morning All, I have an ariston combi boiler - for back ground info the boiler is about 2 meters from the gas mains and it is supplied using a 15mm pipe. it heats a one bedroom flat with 6 radiators ( one hasn't worked for a while) The boiler model is Cas he 30 The boiler is always...

Hello I'm installing a bath store 1100 x 800 shower tray and putting it on top of a frame that is supposed to be 1100 x 800 ( or so I thought) They do not sit flush and wanted to know if there was suppost to be a slight over hang at front and side so that the side panels could sit...

I don't know?? It's a built in sensor, I just assumed if it would turn all lights on when it was triggered? Does that mean lights would be on continuously then if I carried on with plan? Yes it's the proper flat grey cable. Does that mean I need to buy an independent sensor, so I connect...

Hello I have one outside light by my shed and intend to add 2 more. I've put the wiring in place and it is now hanging loose by existing light ready to be connected. One light will have a sensor so when that goes on I expect the other 2 to also come on ( they will have no sensor) I...

Yes i do have a water tank, as the cold tap is def off the mains i can be certain once i disconnect it the water wont come out?? I assumed all the cold water would be off the mains. I guess to be double sure i could turn off mains and run the bathroom cold taps? Btw - wouls i need to drain...

Thanks Andy went out and got one and it actually works altho now having an issue with stop cock! Posted it.

Hello! Thanks for advise so far. Stop cock is turned off but cold water is still running upstairs? As the cold tap has seized i cant test that but the outside goes Off - why would the upstairs still be running ( and before you ask i have turned off the stop cock on the mains and not the...

Ha i dare say i will!

The cold tap on my kitchen mixer has completely seized, no cold water coming out. Im assuming i need to replace ut but first step is removing which seams very tricks. Given the lack of space what tool would i need to un do that bolt, assuming its not rusted on?? Any idea how to remove...

Yeah serious, That flu has been there for years and never a problem, previously there was a wood door but since the pvc got put realise the issue! Was too late then - but if a DOH moment. Unfortunately cant move door so may need to replace boiler which is a shame as it works brilliant, an...

thanks thought it would be a case. the metal works really well, just need a bit longer as that diverts the heat away Could I not get a welder to make something up to go over the flu and up?

Hello I need to add an attachment to this flu as its too close to the door if its left open the pvc could melt! any suggestions?