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I was recently trying to renew a top entry immersion heater element. I turned off the electricity Turned the water to the cylinder off Turned the electricity supply Connected a length of hose to the drain cock Opened up the drain cock and no water came out so I assume that the drain cock...

Open up the stock cock fully. Updo the nut Wrap around 6 turms of ptfe tape around the spindle Push the tape down the side of spindle using a small screwdriver Apply a small amount of silicon lubricant down the shaft Tighten up the nut

The 3-way valve is a Honeywell Y plan and when the heating is programmed all three pipes are hot. Can this type of valve be serviced,if so,how is this done. Best wishes Jim

A great answer.Maybe we should all keep samples and try it out at home. Best wishes Jim

Yes,the lead pipe comes out under several layers of roof tiles.

Now then ! This must be a standard question with a standard reply? Turn on the programmer for just hot water...the central heating always comes on. Ifs it the programmer,how do you test? Is it the motorised valve ,how do you test? Best wishes Jim

Thanks guys/guyess Best wishes Jim

It appears that an old waste system for a basin I am tring to replace consists of a copper waste that then connects up to a lead pipe that then leads outside. I think that one of these pipes? the lead one has a slight flange. How do I connect up a plastic waste up to the lead pipe. Any...

The problem is as follows and concerns a bog standard Triton electric shower. 1.There is no water coming out of the shower when turned on. 2.There is no power light on. 3.The neon ceiling switch is permanently on and pulling the cord makes no difference. Any help greatly appreciated. Best...

I am trying to find a cheaper supplier of Mira spares. I am currently paying £90.00 including vat and postage for a Mira Excel cartridge.This is the trade price. Can anyone suggest a cheaper supplier? Best wishes Jim

I have a power shower 1. only a small amount of water comes out of it 2.the pump does not come on and I have changed the fuse. 3.have also taken out the control valve and still no water. 4. I have also checked the water storage tank and it is fine. Any help greatly appeciated. Cheers Jim

What is the best way to clean " gold coloured" taps. Any advice greatly appreciated. Cheers Jim

A toilet doesn't seem to fush properly.I think that the siphon is OK?a and the waste pipe is not blocked? Any solutions greatly appreciated.

I am simply a bit of an odd job man who does small plumbing jobs and the shower is a Mira sport in my own home. Any help is always appreciated. Best wishes Jim Doodson

In a room there only a cold water supply.Can I connect the hot and cold water hoses together using a Y-piece connector. In essence can I use a dual feed washing machine on a cold water system. Best wishes The Friendly Plumber

When an electric shower is turned on it works fine but the cold water still runs when it is turned off. The only way to stop the shower working is to turn the stop cock off. What is wrong and how can it be rectified?. Cheers The Friendly Plumber Sorry forget to tick the check box for a...

Can anyone personally recommend a fast track plumbing course.If so which one?

When I turn the cold on on a monobloc mixer tap,why does it make a loud vibrating type of noise and how can this be cured? Best wishes Jim Whittaker AKA "The Friendly Plumber"

What book would members recommend to solve most commonly encountered plumbing problems such as those mentioned in this forum. Best wishes Jim Whittaker AKA "The Friendly Plumber"

Don't forget if you are replacing the packing gland with plumbers hessian/string or twisted PTFE,wrap it around the spindle anti-clockwise. Jim Whittaker AKA "The Friendly Plumber"