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A word of warning on the 'Y' connector. My girlfriend had one of those fitted for her dishwasher and washing machine, but it was under stress because the hose was only just long enough. This carried on weeping for many months (probably years) and caused a rot problem as it was unseen. Do...

Thanks. The robot tech I spoke to at Vaillant said that the boiler would shut down, overpump snd suffer from air locks unless it was plumbed EXACTLY as per the manual. I thought that he was probably just CYA

You remove the flush buttons by pushing and holding down one button whilst wiggling the other one out. Once you've removed the first button (usually the larger), you can remove the second. Next there will then be a screw that needs removing before you can remove the outer ring or cistern lid...

According to the installation manual for my newly installed Vaillant ecoTEC 428 plus, the cold fill should be connected from the underside of the flow pipe; mine is connected to the top (as in this diagram). What problems will this cause (if any)? Should I get my plumber to fix it...

Not used one of those JML tools, but it would look as though they only work on screws with heads. I have used these before to remove screws - you just have to drill a pilot hole into the remaining screw first.

Sorry, I realise that strictly speaking, zoning only applies to bathrooms but common sense would dictate that you don't want the isolator reachable from the basin. Is there no regulation that affects this? At the moment, the isolator is hanging in the breeze as the plasterer removed the old...

I think you'll find the answers in Building Regulations Part H (Drainage and Waste Disposal)

That was my thought too (water and electricity do not mix) and I guess that everything would have to be within 3m, especially when you consider that the three way valve only comes with a 1m lead... The cloakroom is quite small, with the boiler mounted above the loo and basin. I'm thinking...

I'm in the process of getting the wall replastered and having a new boiler fitted in my cloakroom. I have a quick query about where the 3A double pole switch, programmer and wiring centre are usually fitted. Are there any regulations that cover this, or can I put them where I like (eg...