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    Poor flow rate (cold) at one end of house compared to another

    A sudden drop in flow rate to a specific part of the premises plumbing is usually associated with something being altered,such as an isolation valve being partially closed,pipe being crushed,or a physical obstruction restricting pipework. Could any work have been carried out on your plumbing in...
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    How are you meant to fasten this to the sink

    Show us pictures of all components that came with the tap. As well as the tap ,side on.
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    Light fixture fitted - only 1 of 3 bulbs light up?!

    Do you mean one bulb works in all positions ? If so connect the permanent live to the switched live at the switch position and see if all lights work. If they do the dimmer is the issue.
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    Radiators Coming On With Hot Water - which valve is likely the issue?

    Replace the complete valve,body and actuator.
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    Compression fitting question

    Sounds more like a cone fitting,rather than an olive that was used. Pics would be interesting .
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    Compression fitting question

    You could check tomorrow how well the olive sits on the pipe by undoing the compression fitting,and try to knock it off the pipe . Rapping a spanner against the nut onto the olive. If it slides off the pipe easily it's a weak joint.
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    Compression fitting question

    I assume the pipe is under mains pressure ? If it is, close your stopcock overnight if you are concerned. It sounds like you didn't tighten up enough when it blew apart. Old imperial copper is thicker walled and often harder too. You therefore need to tighten up the compression fitting quite a...
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    Compression fitting question

    15mm olive should work perfectly well on 1/2 inch pipe. However a 3/4 olive would be needed on 3/4 pipe ,22 mm olive would not work.
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    Rust coloured leak from radiator

    Looks like at the very least need to strip out the radiators bleed valve ,and valve tails and re dress the radiator. If finances allow ,consider a new radiator and valves.
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    Waste pipes from washing machine leaking

    The condition of the pipe/ pipe ends must be in good condition ,no scratches on the pipe circumference,and pipe end should be smooth and free of burrs. Lubricant would ease assembly.
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    Waste pipes from washing machine leaking

    Every single joint is leaking ,that's odd ??
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    Rust coloured leak from radiator

    Show us pictures of the bleed valve / blank plug and full end panel.
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    Rust coloured leak from radiator

    As well as the points noted above ,there also appears to be staining on the end panel of the radiator. The bleed valve ( or blanking cap ) at the top of the rad may be leaking.
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    Emptying unvented cylinder

    Use the drain cock on the cold feed.
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    Emptying unvented cylinder

    The internal silver pipe would allow complete draining of the cylinder.
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    Best way to fix this weeping heating pipe soldered corner join

    That joint is soldered to the pipework. System needs to be drained ,the joint removed and a new one soldered on. If that is not something you can do call a plumber.
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    Bath surround

    Crackpot idea in my opinion. Surely moving the bath and have it re sited on the new tiles would be the thing to do.
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    Basin waste

    Not sure what you are trying to explain. The silver part above the basin ,and the silver part below the basin are all part of the same waste assembly,as are the silver rods and linking parts. The whole lot are a set. Does that clarify things for you ?
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    Basin waste

    What overflow fitting are you referring to ? By the way the blue seal on the waste pipe is fitted back to front . You wouldn't need any other "kit" to fit the replacement waste.
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