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  1. dilalio

    Magnetic filter position?

    I have never seen one done that way, in the wild. Not denying it makes sense but, never seen it.
  2. dilalio

    Viva fill valves

    "I didn't know you had dandruff!" xx
  3. dilalio

    Viva fill valves

    I began fitting viva skylo a couple years ago. The 4in1 fill valve is brilliant and means I have less to carry on the van.
  4. dilalio

    Kitchen cold water

    Ooh, it's not allowed too lol. Don't make it right though, does it?
  5. dilalio

    Kitchen cold water

    Maybe he/she/they/it can come out and investigate :rolleyes:
  6. dilalio

    Kitchen cold water

    Seek and ye shall find
  7. dilalio

    Water leak on incoming mains from water meter to inside property?

    Bit confusing that post! So, you're getting them to mole a new main in, in mdpe? Or are they digging a trench? I'm a Gas Safe plumber, heating engineer and drainage guy by the way, so I know what's what :)
  8. dilalio

    Radiator replacement - should we go for higher BTU than needed?

    Does the room ever feel very cold or generally comfortable?
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    Radiator replacement - should we go for higher BTU than needed?

    Most custards don't! And is why it's standard practice to add 20% when supplying... But that is like forbidden fruit, nowadays, when customers think they can save a few quid by ordering stuff online! Trouble is... The online suppliers don't have a clue what they're selling and don't care!
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    The TRV fell off

    The only reason that you set them to high/max/5 before removal and replacement is that it moves the internal plunger further away from the pin in the body which is/should be spring loaded... Thus you're not pushing against resistance as you try to refit the head. Do tap the pin gently before...
  11. dilalio

    Radiator replacement - should we go for higher BTU than needed?

    Up to you, but I'm a plumber and when customer buys it, they carry the can for any problems with the product. Either way, make sure you flush them out before fitting... Many of them are full of burrs, rust and manufacturing debris
  12. dilalio

    Copper hot water cylinder fitting at top leaking

    Whenever you go to a leaking joint or component... Always look up ^^^
  13. dilalio

    Copper hot water cylinder fitting at top leaking

    Practically welded after all that time ;)
  14. dilalio

    Magnetic filter position?

    If your boiler allows it, I would consider sealing the system.
  15. dilalio

    The TRV fell off

    It's part of @ree's modus operandi.
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