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    How to take lid off a dual flush cistern?

    It should unscrew, you may find that the white rods are part of the button mechanism.
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    Advise on pipework to fit a whole house pump please

    It shouldn't be any more complicated than not fitting one. The fact that you have a pipe branching off to the loft makes things slightly more awkward than usual, but its not a big problem. I would fit a full bore lever valve below the tee of the expansion pipe then a tee for the pump outlet...
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    Advise on pipework to fit a whole house pump please

    Hi kevin, you should also fit a bypass in case your pump fails, then you can easily revert back to gravity hot water if needed.
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    Power flushing kit

    To the OP, I don't know much about powerflushing so can't help but i'm sure by the 3rd page of this thread you may have a constructive answer :lol:.
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    New radiator question

    The valve in the second pic looks like a 3/4" thread, which means you'll need 2 different size tails.
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    Toilet leaking Internally

    Depending on your flush valve, you may be able to remove the top section of the valve with a small turn. Check the sealing washer is ok and nothing is on the mating face of the bottom section of the flush valve (scratches, dents, debris..etc).
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    Replacement toilet seat hinges

    Not sure if its the company your looking for but might be worth a look, lucky for you the only showroom in the UK is in Didcot!! http://enexp.vitra.com.tr/ VitrA Didcot Showroom Park 34, Collett Way Didcot, Oxon ,OX11 7WB Phone: + 44 1235 750990
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    Can you recommend/suggest a pump for shower?

    Stuart Turner are probably the best on the market for shower pumps, their monsoon range are good but pricey, they also have a showermate range which are cheaper, but i haven't installed them so can't comment on quality.
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    basin waste trap advice

    you could try one of these it can be adjusted upto 160mm http://www.mcalpineplumbing.com/traps/chrome-plated-traps/1-188-cp-plastic-adjustable-inlet-bottle-trap.html
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    Pricing/Charges etc

    I just replace a WC this morning, but can't remember if I washed my hands before lunch.
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    Identifying tap insert

    You should take to a local merchants, they may have a generic one with the same dimensions.
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    Bathroom basin leaking from basin/waste pipe joint

    Have a look at these 2 vids its an easy diy job :wink: . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OuWG7fEwt8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaPsf2xTZfc
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    Stopcock

    You may have a stopcock outside in the street or pathway.
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    How to add inhibitor/antifreeze to a sealed CH system

    You could make a similar thing yourself for a fraction of the cost, you'll need a 1/2"male-15mm compression elbow, a short piece of copper (maybe ask a local plumber for a small offcut) and a funnel. Or if you have a towel rail just use a funnel and pour it in the top (after draining a bit out...
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    Radiators not warming up (2 separate issues)

    try closing all the rads except the suspect ones and see if they warm up.
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    Help needed, Central heating not working properly

    I would get an engineer in to sort that out, it looks as though the bypass has been leaking onto the electrical part of the 3-port valve.
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    rad valve removal

    You can get a multi purpose radiator spanner for around a tenner, fits all kinds of stuff.
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    how to make radiator work?

    does the pin pop back up on its own when you push it down? if not try tapping the valve body
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    How to get shower door wheel units off?

    I haven't fitted a shower enclosure for a few years so can't remember exactly how they are assembled, but i'm pretty sure the rollers come off. If you look at the roller from the inside of the door I think there is a cover plate that will slide up or down to reveal a screw.
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    new radiator valve leaking, please help :(

    try loctite 55 instead of ptfe.
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