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Can any one identify the manufacturer of the bath/shower mixer below? I need to get the diverter replaced.

Is there any way of telling if a hot water cylinder has a scale problem before trying to remove the top fixture. This is one of those fully foam insulated ones so tapping on the cylinder does not produce the reassung clang.

I find rolling a piece into a small ball and then rolling that over the bits you want picked up works fine. Also having slightly wet fingers stops it sticking quite so bad.

What is the best way to drain one of these since the inlet is on the bottom and the outlet is at the top?

I am about to replace a furred up immersion heater. It makes all the noises of a furred up kettle. Is there anything I should be aware of or wary of before starting this (besides draining the tank.) ?

Whistling is usually caused by restricted flow. Check that any service valves on the main route are open. This applies particulary to any water softener valves (if you have one). I have come across whistling caused by a PRV (Pressure reducing valve), the kind that is non adjustable. I ended...

I am faced with a very old Twyford toilet cistern. The syphoning assembly is made of china (as opposed to plastic) and the diaphragm is split. Is there any way of knowing if a modern syphoning assembly will fit the outlet? Is there any way of getting a replacement diaphragm or what could...

Thank you for your speedy reply. I now have a plan A.

Thanks - croydoncorgi. That is exactly what I needed. on the other hand - the valve is a drayton and is stuck on open. Is there a way to remove the chrome turning mechanism so that I can get a spanner on something. If I can do that then the problem resolves itself easier.

I am unable to find a drain cock to a central heating system. Is there a way that a system can be drained in order to replace a seized radiator valve and minimise the resultant water damage to carpets.