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    How does this old rad connected?

    Not really sure what you are asking. If there were a pipe between the valves the radiators wouldn't work as the wster would take the shortest route. Those types of rad are always wobbly btw.
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    Slow filling of Geberit wall hung toilet frame tank

    I find most customers have no clue that water can (in certain circumstances) go back up the pipe! The news has, on occasion, been met with complete disbelief.
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    Slow filling of Geberit wall hung toilet frame tank

    Any chance of a sticky about douches? "Because of how douches are intended to be used and where they are located, there is a high risk of contamination to the drinking water supply. A douche is classed as a Fluid Category 5 – the highest possible risk level – which often means being fed from...
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    Moving old toilet with concrete waste collar

    Chuck a pint of milk down to test, no need to bother with specialist dyes.
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    Soil pipe leaking out the side when I flush

    Looks like its been recently done, get them back and get them to put a grille on top. The pipe clip below the joint looks twisted and not properly secured and the smaller waste coming from the left looks improperly joined.
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    Washing machine issues?

    Hose kinked or machine sitting on it?
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    Monobloc tap tails; O rings

    Kitchen flexi tap tails 1/2 inch flat rubber washer. If its a hard red one again 1/2" prestex.
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    Plumbing advice please

    I can't open the plan. Any way, I would do 2 and while he's there get (and pay for) some advice from the local plumber who you will need at some point anyway. He can see the situation on the ground. Absolute "plumbers medley" of different fittings and pipes on show. I'd be replacing as much as...
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    Draicock tool

    Don't expect water to come out when you open the cock, don't expect it to stop weeping once you're done. Watch some youtubes.
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    Washing machine water inlet hose with two 90 degree elbows?

    I believe the right angle is more expensive to manufacture than the straight so usually you only get 1 on the machine end so it goes against the wall. You could swap the compression outlet for a right angle design
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    How long can I leave a CH system empty of water?

    Imo there's generally going to be enough water in those low spots with nowhere to go to cause plenty of rusting
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    How long can I leave a CH system empty of water?

    Be plenty of water in pipes, even when it seems empty, fill er up and bung in some inhibitor should only take a few minutes.
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    Toilet won't stop flushing (Ideal Standard cistern)

    Rotate the flush valve to unclip it from the basket which is attached to the cistern. Ideal standard parts widely available.
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    Inline water filter on this tap?

    If you feel that your water is not wholesome this should be reported to the water board.
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    Toilet fill valve

    Have you tried rotation here, most wind up and down. If you gave it a clean someone might know what it is
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    Pumped shower

    Backflow is why https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Backflow
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    Monobloc Kitchen Mixer - Best Brands?

    Bristan have issues, avoid imo. Franke, carron phoenix, crosswater all ok.
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    Extending cistern flush button "cable"

    Pneumatic flushes are longer than cable type.
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