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    Pressure dropping in CH - Vokera Combi

    Hi everyone hopefully you may be able to help As the title says the pressure is dropping fairly quickly (In a day its gone from 1.5 bar to 0) in the central heating, ive recently done a bit work on a radiator but checked for leaks before i lay the new tiled floor. Ive done many radiators...
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    Fast Flow Shallow Waste - Bathstore

    At last ive sorted the problem, there was not enough angle on pipework running away from the shower it just needed that little extra drop Works perfect !!!!!! Kev
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    900mm Flexihose 10mm bore

    Hi Will this 10mm bore flexihose (its the only one i can find with the 900mm length), be any good for using on a bath, just as these will be ideal for the situation ive got or will the water flow be useless I have a combi so waterflow its great when using the hot water anyway filling the...
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    Fast Flow Shallow Waste - Bathstore

    Just spoke to the maufactures and you must make sure there is no air locks in the pipework and the outlet pipe is angled to take the water away. They are going to send me another waste to try and see if it sorts out the problem Ill keep you informed once i get it fitted Ed if you suss...
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    Fast Flow Shallow Waste - Bathstore

    Absolutely sure - the cup drops in, it definately wont drop in any further, its so bloody easy to set up thats what i cant understand hopefully ill get the answer tomorrow Kev
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    Fast Flow Shallow Waste - Bathstore

    Ed i know what you mean regarding cutting notches in i was thinking exactly the same and yes it would still keep the smells out, or you could shorten the part that acts as a seal Im going to ring the supplier up tomorrow so if you want to hang on ill post here as soon as they give me some...
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    Fast Flow Shallow Waste - Bathstore

    Yes i know what you mean but that is not the problem the outlet is 100% clear, it works perfect without the filter, the filter is required really as this will prevent any back smells of waste just like a u bend works in this way. I think if i were to shorten the length of the filter but still...
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    Fast Flow Shallow Waste - Bathstore

    Not sure ill check the size but surely that wont make any difference, cutting that will just lift the bottom of the trap and exit pipe up closer to the base of the tray. Will that make a difference Kev
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    Fast Flow Shallow Waste - Bathstore

    Yes it stops about 20mm from the bottom of the cup What if i cut the length of it so it only went 1/2 way down would that make any difference It seems as thought the water entering the shower waste trap is not pushing the water through. This is weird as it all seems very simple...
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    Fast Flow Shallow Waste - Bathstore

    Hi can anyone help with this its got me puzzled i have fitted this trap http://www.simpsons-enclosures.co.uk/productsingle.asp?ProductID=684 Installation instructions http://www.simpsons-enclosures.co.uk/pdf/High%20Flow%20Waste%20Instructions.pdf purchased it from Bathstore When...
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    remove scratches on bathroom sink

    Hi, Ive just installed a new basin and whilst fitting my watch must have been rubbing on the side, when i was finished i nearly died i noticed 3 or 4 scratches on the oposite side. They are like black marks look like scratches but not deep at all Is this all i need to remove them the...
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    Stopcock

    Advice would be great The main stopcock in the house is really awkward to turn on and off and is also in a difficult place to actuall remove and replace (Nuts are behind kitchen cupboards) knob is only visible My question is Is it possible to just remove and replace the actual that you...
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    Mixer Or Electric Shower big decision

    Copper every time for me but i know what you mean regardingease of bending around corners and awkward places. Thanks everyone for the help and advice Regards Kev
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    Mixer Or Electric Shower big decision

    Okay guys thought id update you all Shower is now fitted and WOW what a difference compaired to an electric, flow rate is excellant, temp is very good Really pleased i went for the change Far Far Better than electric
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    Plastic Pipe or Copper

    As above which is best Does plastic last as long as copper Plastic bends around corners fairly easy Which one do you always tend to use Pros and cons ?????? Regards Kev
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    Mixer Or Electric Shower big decision

    Is this correct or rubbish To keep the flow rate the best dont use 90 deg fittings in pipework always bend the pipe with long curves where possible I thought this wouldnt make any difference Regards Kev
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    Mixer Or Electric Shower big decision

    I aint bought the exposed pipework one, i got this one...
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    Mixer Or Electric Shower big decision

    yep thats the flow rate from the hot water tap Shower ordered, from screwfix Triton Fixing brackets ordered from Ebay Copper pipe picked up from B n Q Will be a couple of weeks before i get it installed as waiting for new bathroom suite to turn up Ill keep you informed once up and...
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    Mixer Or Electric Shower big decision

    Just checked flow rate and its around 10.5 - 11 ltrs a min Do you think this will give a decent shower Also with my boiler being approx 10 years old so when it does go coput (touch wood), ill definately be replacing it with a much higher spec one
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    Mixer Or Electric Shower big decision

    Your right This is a cracking price http://www.screwfix.com/prods/47639/Bathrooms-Showers/Showers-Enclosures/Showers/Thermostatic-Mixer-Shower/Triton-Altair-Thermostatic-Mixer-Shower# Specifications Minimum pressure recommended 0.5bar. Minimum operating water pressure 0.1bar. Flow rate...
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