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The ideal solution for something as light as canvas prints are metal screw fixings. These come with a fixing and a dedicated screw, and can be bought in the usual DIY stores - I have found that Woolworths has them at a reasonable price. They work better the thicker the plasterboard. The hollow...

It may not be too clear in the picture, but it's leaking from under the handle rather than the the spout.

After the success of my previous post, I'm happy to let the members do the thinking again! I realise this is probably straightforward, but being an old fashioned sort of chap living in a old fashioned sort of house, repairing a mixer tap is new ground for me. How should I go about this, as I...

Bathroom mixer tap leaking

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Just to round this post off: I bought the Diverter valve online and fitted it myself. With 5 connections to be made simultaneously, it was a bit fiddly, and keeping the washers in place was awkward. The microswitch is held in place by a little clip and removes easily. If you are attempting...

thanks for that - it seems actually quite straightforward, although fiddly. cheers

Thanks, ChrisR, Been mulling it over and and think I'll have a go. Not sure where the sliding piece that you refer to goes, though. Is it within the push fit connection? Cheers

My Worcester Bosch 240 combi boiler has developed a leak from the diverter valve at the inlet connection. I had a repair policy but the sub contracted cowboys were worse than useless. Worcester Bosch repairmen are good, but charge the earth. I have seen the valve on sale for just...