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Well 2 years later it has failed again. This time I couldn't get the valve to work by freeing it up so I have ordered a new one. There's an additional problem though. If I set the controller to central heating, the heating does not come on. The hot water works fine though. I was wondering...

[/url] That looks simple, would it need any sealant or ptfe tape?

[/url] I can find 150mm flexible tap connectors but up to now I can't find any WRAS approved ones. I am not intending to drink from the toilet bowl so I am wondering whether I really need a WRAS approved flexible tap connector. Is it a regulatory requirement? Does anybody know where I...

[/url] I would prefer to use a single component like this but with space being limited I am concerned about putting a kink in rubber tube. Does anyone know what the static minimum bending radius would be for a flexible connector?

could I use for example: http://www.screwfix.com/p/conex-chrome-compression-15mm-x-tap-connector/98976#product_additional_details_container http://www.screwfix.com/p/straight-coupler-end-feed-15mm-pack-of-2/71343?_requestid=252304

Thanks Daniel. Sorry, for the following newbie questions but I want to make sure I have understood correctly The isolating valve is marked "15" on its body, and the incoming pipe is 15mm diameter. I assume I need a 15mm tap connector... duhh?? Will will I need a 15mm tap connector with...

The images are from a toilet installed by house builders 17 years ago. A few years ago I got a leak between the bottom entry ball valve and the isolating valve. I replaced the ball valve, it worked for a few years but when I tightened the nut between the isolating valve and the plastic thread...

Thanks Mick. At least it's no longer heating the radiators when I request HW now. I gather that I can't expect the 3 way valve to last long so it will need replacing. I have the boiler serviced every year. It's only ever needed vacuuming, (that is after the original PCB was swopped out...

I have tried cross referencing CIPHE, Gas Safe and Shipshape registered installers. I have found only one in my area who is on all 3 lists. Perhaps not too surprising. I have personal experience with professional organisations myself. Thanks for the suggestion about BS&E. I notice...

I need some central heating work doing. I had a very experience with a plumber referred via family. Is CIPHE or Gas Safe membership any guide to quality or ethics? or is the sole criterion for membership to pass the exams and pay the fees? Does anybody have experience with the llists...

:lol: Yes, the builders were kind enough to provide a room stat in the hall along with a radiator with no TRV. I asked them why there was no TRV in the main bathroom. I was informed it was so it could act as a bypass "to balance the system" A few years ago I took the opportunity of...

I think my valve might be passing but I would appreciate it if somebody could comment. With the prorammer set to HW and the valve fully clockwise, ie in rest position, I thing I would expect B - HW to get hot and A -CH to remain cold. In fact both B and A heated up. With the programmer...

I am very grateful for all the replies. I didn't expect to get any quotes in the forum but it's still very nice to have an idea of how much I might have to pay. If anyone knows any plumbers in Westmidlands who might be able to help me it would be a great help. it's normally a good idea to...

Update: I have turned the valve back and forth a number of times, I can turn it by hand now