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9 years and no leaks then the tiler comes in , You dont have to me in mensa to work this one out. As stated in previous posts the tiler has disturbed something . I for one would come in repair then bill the householder. Up to the householder to take it up with the tiler if he is at fault .But 9...

Being a so called plumber for 30 years you got me with this one , Does it matter if its pay as you go or contract !

as the man above says try what he suggests , But if your stuck for room as you say canny see why you cant silicon it if you do it right . mind you have to live with it, but prob as good as some of the waste fittings you get from abroad these days.

Can be a mare to solve try what you have already said process off elimination really . cant think of it ever doing any harm apart from being irritating . Really just got to be systematic rewasher valves ,taps, ballvalves, clip pipes . never fitted an expansion device near stopcock but a dare...

Is it by chance "a Bar shaped "shower if so covered on previous posts

fit compression couplings to replace once wet can be a devil to resolder for the novice , mind replace inhibitor when you refill

ON an odd occasion chrome sometimes cracks when its bent to 90 . Will probably be OK though, sometimes cracks on the back of the bend as it doesn't like to be stretched.

From the picture it would seem that over the pond they have some kind of recessed box that comes with water supplies and drainage point. Never seen such a thing, But at a guess you got to locate pipe underneath that feeds valve. cut pipe rejoin using coupling presume its half inch pipe, and...

Have used them with no problems ,Yes they are faster and easier to use , Would i use them in own house No . Think they are designed for the DIY man . They use them on most new builds up our way. Long term outlook will have to wait and see , Sceptical off how long the o seal will last especially...

You dig and dig untill you either come to a junction or a good section ,presume its fireclay then you either replace pipe junction or recap with cement. Try putting drain dye down to determine what is feeding it you may be able to rerun the source.

As matter of intrest can you explain "overall weight issue" Am curious as to why you should be concerned

A bet ya the cistern either has a small hairline crack or is porous or a misshapen casting ,had them all before. Get a replacement before you end up taking a hammer to it . Do what other posts say suspend on a couple o bricks and fill up place kitchen roll underneath .

You will never have enough tools always buying some gismo when at the merchants , Dont be tempted to buy cheap and cheerful false economics . Depends what type o work your going to do . Cant beat a good set of screw orivers footprints adjustable spanners Boxed set different pliers , chisels...

Building controll should be the ones to keep you right. a plan such as this on a large scale would probably need some kind o permission with fire regs etc . With past experience with students better off installing a bar rather than a shower block

Sounds like a rearsonable solution to fit the shower as you will be tiling over , Personally would not use plastic pipe with either pushfit or compression fittings behind linings as may leak . Better to use copper and soldered fittings . The choice is yours ,probably easier using plastic but a...

we all cant be clever and get all our spellng right the world hates smarties it is a diy forum not a spelling test . Anyway make sure all is clean and dry fill bath with water apply at 45 degrees not too heavy with the gun then when applied spray with mild soapy water and with ones finger remove...

Nope to plumbers mate its a non setting sanitary compound and aint suitable for what you have in mind . Best advice is to get yourself another doughnut washer and try that , they only cost pennies and make sure your cistern is sitting right and tighten down squarre . can sometimes be a hit or a...

A tool is only as good as the artisan behind it . Keep your hard earned, use a junior hacksaw like the rest o us .

Only for the first hour ,and Vat is on top.