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As if we havent got enough with polski plumbski now we have froggy plummy :lol:

Plastic is only as good as the person who fitted it ,and so is copper! If the inserts were fitted then you are unlikely to get a problem again,ive been to more copper pipes leaking than plastic although i concede plastic is still new in the life of plumbing compared to copper.

Sounds like you need a new syphon for the toilet as the old one has split which is why you have to pump it . If your lucky some of these come in 2 pieces and can be replaced without removing the toilet cistern. Can you see the make of it anywhere?

Im curious to know where on the cylinder they used silicone sealant?

I know this type of house very well as i work in Leeds, i personally would have it fitted in your living room, this is where you are likely to spend most of your time. Fit it near the stair door so its away from direct sunlight and away from the heat you will get from the kitchen.

Does it make this noise when the heating is on and the hot tap is turned off or only when the hot tap has been running?

You need to hold the spanner on the top of the tap and then hit the spanner with a hammer which after a few goes nearly always works.

Never come across this before on a basin only on chrome bath fittings.Did you buy the tap and basin together? or is it a replacement tap and puw

Could be air, to remove it firstly remove shower head, then turn on onto low flow and turn from hot to cold slowly,then high flow doing the same This should clear out any air, also check any inlet filters for dirt.

Not sure which part you say doesnt fit, is it the plug which you say doesnt fit or is it the waste which doesnt fit together?

Tap revivers, from screwfix, £6.99 /pair. Instructions supplied, you will need 3/4" ones for a bath. Just as easy as replacing a washer and a long term repair.

Some of these push button flush valves can be replaced from above just by twisting and lifting out, see what make it is by removing the toilet lid (this may be the biggest challenge) .Post a pic if you can for more help.

I dont mount using silicone unless its a poor fit due to poor quality pottery. And then ,if its not moving in situ there is no need. The times i have used silicone it has been to tidy it up if its visible ,say when the customer walks up the stairs and can see the basin from below, but thats...

You seem to have done your homework and know what is required so start digging, good luck. As for replacing all old pipe with new, then thats up to you, i suppose if you find the leak is not on a joint and the pipe is deterioating then its a good idea to replae it all.

You can get a product that does the same as kingspan but its around an inch thick, a friend used it on his new build where he wanted exposed beams but well insulated, but not sure of the name, some space age stuff i believe :lol: Its just made up of dozens of differant layers but is expensive.

Where is that fountain of knowledge Bambergaspipe (oh what a funny name) to give us his informed opinion.

Gimmicks, abrashive strips are really good, but as said earlier heat with torch first on real thick paint. I tend to use the side of a flat bladed screwdriver to get started also. End of the day its a ball ache and takes time and effort.

Yes it is possible,room stats start from about £15 also.search on here for tech help.

Rothenburger seem to be the popular professional choice. Several models to choose from .

As your roll top bath will not (usually) be fitted up against a wall ,when you use the shower some water will fall outside of the bath which can obviously cause problems, also when it is turned off after useage it will probably dribble for a while, again more water on floor.