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I'm living in a new build (2014) and I've used the immersion heater once and not since as it seemed to take forever to heat the water. So I just use the 1hr heating option on the oil heating clock. But it's got me curious again so I tried the other day when the water was cold and after an hour...

I'm gonna give this a try this week on the next good day and I'll let you know how I get on. Cheers mate.

PS: I just replaced the back nuts for the taps with brass ones and all is good.

Thanks mate. Landlord sent a plumber and he got into the attic and fixed "something". I believe it was the cold water storage float. Thanks for all your help and to all the others on thread too for their input. Both issues now resolved.

Thanks mate. So what's the procedure then? Drop of thinners followed immediately by soap?

Very good observation mate. From what she told me I just surmised it was coming from the toilet overflow as I had a similar problem in the past. Turns out it's coming from the attic. Won't know anymore for a day or so as she said landlord has arranged for a plumber to call but that said this...

So don't use petrol then?

Hi, thanks for your reply. How can i check the float os set right?

Thanks mate. I'm assuming it keeps dripping because there is a steady light stream of water flowing out of the overflow onto the driveway. Can you link me to an appropriate replacement unit should it need replaced?

Hey mate thanks for your reply, Have you tried using it on oil stains on asphalt?

Hey Alan, Is that the hand cleaner stuff? Have you tried it on asphalt oil stains? Thanks mate

Hey guys, Two small household issues that I hope you can help me with. Bathroom basin taps in a friends house keep loosening even when tightened. She just sent me this picture of the backnut. I'd asked her to loosen the backnut so I could see if there was a washer between it and the...

Hey guys, wasn't sure where to post this question so if it's in the wrong section I apologise in advance. Anyone any idea on how I can remove these oil stains? You can see the larger, dried looking patch where I used everything from washing powder, to coca cola, to degreaser and still...

Found the plastic cap you were speaking about and I can confirm air is coming through it when opened and not water. Is thumping noise normal for this setup when water is turned on/off quickly?

House is only up 2 years +months. As I say the thumping noise is mainly heard when turning the water on and off quickly. For months I thought it was a loose plastic pipe under the floorboards that was moving about as I turned the water on/off. But a few weeks ago I noticed a dull thump even...

Hi there, I know the heating system (oil) was serviced in September but I am not sure if they serviced the expansion tank. I live in housing association rented accommodation and they are very good at getting things fixed so I gave them a call earlier today and registered my concerns. A...

Thanks mate, you've been more than patient and helpful throughout.

If it helps I've uploaded a short audio file of the noise but to hear it you have to stick headphones on or be at a computer with speakers. This is due to using my phones recorder. https://www.dropbox.com/s/6yunzrprv5299wg/Water%20Noise%202.mp3?dl=0

Getting a knocking/thumping noise from my expansion tank every time I turn the cold water taps on and off in the bathroom and recently it's continued to make the sound even when I've stopped running the water for a few minutes. Notice it more so when I turn the water taps on and off quickly...

Thanks again mate. After careful consideration and several beers I decided to drop the iso valve for 2 reasons; 1. The stopcock is close by & 2. I therefore felt this was all overkill given the close proximity to the former. Here's the finished job.. That connection you can see on the...