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    moving a cast iron soil pipe

    Is the top section likely to fall down if I do that ? I thought maybe i could scrape out the joints and lever the y piece round with a crow bar or something ? thanks
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    moving a cast iron soil pipe

    Does any one think the following is possible ? I have a cast iron soil pipe that goes up through the house anp out of the roof. In the bathroom there is a connection for the WC that comes out from the soil pipe but it is not parallel with the wall. Is it possible to "turn" this cast iron...
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    prv or plv ?

    Hi there, Please can someone explain the difference between a pressure reducing valve and a pressure limiting valve ? many thanks Pete
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    Flue location

    Hi, I'm thinking of replacing my existing boiler with a condensing one. Please can someone tell me what is the minimum distance allowed from the end of the new boilers flue to the side of the house next door. (there is only about 120cms between the houses) thanks pete
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    clamping mdpe supply pipe

    Hi all, Has anyone ever successfully "clamped" blue plastic mdpe supply pipe to stop the water flow before ? If so, what tool did you use and where can I get one? Thanks in advance for your help Pete
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    Slow hot water on combi boiler

    Hi there, i'm hoping someone can help with some advice on the following. I have a Worcester Bosch 28i-s combi boiler, The hot water has reduced in recent weeks to not much more than a trickle. Although it does improve a bit when the central heating is turned on? (We are in a very hard...
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    plastic to lead soil pipe ?

    The end of the lead pipe is not very "round" and looks like its been flared to accept the plastic soil, then it's been packed with some sort of glue. I was hoping not to have to disconnect the 2 pipes as it's really awkward to get at (to put it mildly). thanks pete
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    plastic to lead soil pipe ?

    Hi all, I'm hoping that someone can help with advice on the following, I have a leak from where a horizontal run of 110mm plastic soil has been pushed inside an old lead soil pipe and glued. I've tried sealing it with silicon but it's still leaking a bit (few drips every time basin or wc...
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    Mira sport problem

    It keeps cycling even on a lower heat setting, and yes we're in a very hard water area (shower filter & head are not scaled up though). thanks.
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    Mira sport problem

    It goes cold for 10 to 15 seconds then goes hot again, and repeats this throughout the shower. thanks
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    Mira sport problem

    Hi there, I'm hoping some kind person can help with the following problem. We have a Mira sport 8.5kw electric shower (6 months old) that occasional goes cold for no apparent reason. I've checked the filter and it's clean. If it was only happening in times of peak demand I would belive...
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