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Hi I wondered if anyone had any advise on removing a bath waste that is properly limescaled up? Whenever i just about manage to get a grip on the bolt that i need to undo it moves the bath plug around? As this bath is one of those old standard baths, metal, been in the house 20 years i have...

Hello this is a strange one and I'm hoping someone can give me an answer. I have a combi boiler and the flow to the kitchen taps are fine, the flow to the power shower is fine and so is the bath. The upstairs basin tap sometimes flows fine and then it slows down and then it stops - then i...

Hello I wonder if anyone can advise. and before anyone says I know its a rubbish boiler - personally Id have gone for a valiant which I will never time. Firstly the boiler has not been serviced in ages - Ariston want £95 to service it - ( it sounds like they do nothing when they service...

Good Morning All, I have an ariston combi boiler - for back ground info the boiler is about 2 meters from the gas mains and it is supplied using a 15mm pipe. it heats a one bedroom flat with 6 radiators ( one hasn't worked for a while) The boiler model is Cas he 30 The boiler is always...

Hello I'm installing a bath store 1100 x 800 shower tray and putting it on top of a frame that is supposed to be 1100 x 800 ( or so I thought) They do not sit flush and wanted to know if there was suppost to be a slight over hang at front and side so that the side panels could sit...

Hello I have one outside light by my shed and intend to add 2 more. I've put the wiring in place and it is now hanging loose by existing light ready to be connected. One light will have a sensor so when that goes on I expect the other 2 to also come on ( they will have no sensor) I...

Hello! Thanks for advise so far. Stop cock is turned off but cold water is still running upstairs? As the cold tap has seized i cant test that but the outside goes Off - why would the upstairs still be running ( and before you ask i have turned off the stop cock on the mains and not the...

The cold tap on my kitchen mixer has completely seized, no cold water coming out. Im assuming i need to replace ut but first step is removing which seams very tricks. Given the lack of space what tool would i need to un do that bolt, assuming its not rusted on?? Any idea how to remove...

Hello I need to add an attachment to this flu as its too close to the door if its left open the pvc could melt! any suggestions?

Hello Can anyone recommend a good experienced "Water Only" Plumber in Reading? more recommendations the better! What I would consider as a good recommendation would be someone who is reliable, knows his stuff, has been in the job for a while and doesn't break the bank every time you ask...

Hi - i just found an unused kitchen strip light ( small one for under the cabinets) Ive decided to use it in my shed so wired It into a plug however there is no earth cable - Is it safe to use? ( obviously not leaving it on when not in shed etc.... ) Thanks

Hello, My bulbs quite often blow and wondered if firstly replacing the standards bulbs with energy saving at about £4 a pop will increase the chances Of them NOT blowing as its about £4-£5 a pair which im resentful of paying? Second question is i LED, these are more popular now but still...

Hello- the other day I flicked the switch to turn on my landing light and the bulb popped out of the socket, bounced down the stairs and smashed on the floor! The connecting part of the light bulb was still in socket so managed to get it out. I then stuck in a new bulb and surprise surprise it...