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  1. stardanny

    Shower waste to 36mm weld

    McAlpine multifit straight connector might do the job, try either 32mm ( will be a bit tight ) or 40mm ( tight it ) Daniel.
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    180 degree bend from toilet outflow

    Use proper soli pipe bend. You may need a AAV above wc pan spill over. Daniel.
  3. stardanny

    Hot Water Cylinder lid - loose

    That is a fortic cylinder, a hot water cylinder with a cold tank above. Normally fitted in flat where there is no loft. It normally have a loose lid on top. No need for insulation, just go around the side of tank, the top is not important. Daniel.
  4. stardanny

    New JG Speedfit connector and drip still dripping

    Are you sure this is the fitting that is leaking? Have you check the pipe going to the tap above? Tee not leaking? Daniel
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    Silicone around copper

    Yes, seal on one side of the sleeve inside that the pipe pass through. A sleeve is used for cavity wall in case a pipe burst inside the wall, the sleeve will channel water to outside. Daniel
  6. stardanny

    Gas meter position

    Southern gas will not do anything as it is more than a year. How about electric roller shutter door? Daniel.
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    600 mm wide Steel Baths - where to buy?

    There used to a cast iron bath which is 650mm, perhaps you can find it in savaged yards. I don't think you can get it 600mm wide as most people don't fit in it with water. Why do you want 600mm wide? Daniel.
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    Poor Pressure on Allotment water supply

    Is the water supply metered? If yes, with the outlet tap off, does the meter run? You possible have a leak somewhere underground Daniel
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    Am I on shared water supply?

    Depend on age of your house. Check if there is a stopcock cover outside your house, somewhere near the path on on the path. If there is, turn off and check if you have running water or not and also check your neighbor as well to be sure not on the shared supply. If your neighbor has low...
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    Swapping Part Of Gate Valve ?

    Op may have a power shower. Daniel.
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    Replacing lead water main - what are my options?

    There may be a 4" clay pipe where the lead pipe ran inside just outside the building and end just below hall cupboard. Check it out. Daniel.
  12. stardanny

    Identify the part I need

    This one: http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Plumbing/d20/John+Guest+Speedfit/sd3307/JG+Speedfit+Equal+Straight+Coupler/p54727 Daniel.
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    Small hot water tank in loft dripping from overflow...

    Is there a large water tank? Is the small water tanks lower than large one? Please note that small water tank is for heating system which also heat the hot water as well via the coil inside the hot water cylinder. Large water tank is for hot water and cold feed if fitted. If it continues to...
  14. stardanny

    Swapping Part Of Gate Valve ?

    It is, I've fitted it before like that. I can just see the hot outlet/vent pipe behind. Daniel.
  15. stardanny

    hot water tap slow when boiler on.

    Is there a flexible tap connector under the sink, could it be kink and run fine when cold but goes soft, with the kink, will restrict the flow of hot water. If there is, make sure it is straight. Daniel.
  16. stardanny

    2.6bar 15 litres per minutes 5 bedroom 3 bathroom

    For your house with 3 bathroom, why don't you go for cold water storage tank / how water cylinder system? Better than unvented cylinder. And sealed system for heating. Daniel.
  17. stardanny

    Stone shower tray fitting on chipboard floor board, advice please?

    Chipboard is unsuitable for shower tray. You need to remove chipboard the shower sit on and replace with marine plywood about 18 to 25mm thick. Daniel.
  18. stardanny

    Leaking from tap before filling loop

    No, that will not fit. The valve has supply pipe coming from behind. You need a new valve set suitable for that boiler. What boiler is it? Daniel.
  19. stardanny

    Drainage for outbuilding

    40m is a long way, you need to ensure the pump is able to pump waste away, what's their maximum discharge length. Check the manufacturer instruction on what can be use for discharge pipe. Durapipe might be best. Don't use blue pipe, the regulation doesn't allow it. Daniel.
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