plumbing

Hi, My builder fitted a wall hung toilet with a soundproof foam mat and I can see a3 mm gap between the end of the toilet seat and the wall tiles when I sit on it. The sealant is not on yet as the builder will put it on later once the bathroom is comlete. The wooden structure behind the tile...

Hello, I don’t really know anything about plumbing so not sure if anything I’m describing makes sense. I’ve just got a new freestanding bath delivered and it’s currently in the bathroom sitting on top of 2 planks of wood waiting to have the waste connected. I’ve got a 40mm compression elbow...

Hi, The plumbing in my kitchen is a mess ! Can anyone please tell me the best way of connecting the outside tap pipe in an inaccessible area ( the cut one to left of pic as it needs to be nearer the wall so its in the service area of the cupboard ) Ideally Id like to avoid joints at all there...

Hi there. I'm installing a new bath at my Grandads house. The waste pipe is at the opposite end to the taps and therefore the pipe needs to travel the length of the bath. My problem is that the waste trap I bought creates the pipe angle that naturally hits the legs of the bath... and I've...

Hi, I've just moved onto a new place and the wager drainage is very slow. Underneath the sink, it looks like the water has to push a lot of water above it to get out. It goes down from the sink, then into a u bend before going upwards through a flexible pipe to the outside. Is this too far to...

Hi, So I was called out to a customers house today, they were complaining of no water to their bathroom cold taps, after some investigation I found a mouse lodged in the cold pipe that feeds the bathroom from the tank. I removed the mouse and found its head was missing presumably sucked further...

Hi all, I had a bathroom installed a few years ago which included a towel rail/radiator. When you turn the valve to increase/decrease the heat a small amount of water will spill out quickly and then it will drip consistently. In order to stop it dripping there are a few 'sweet spots' on the...

Hi guys. Long time forum lurker here. I have been having trouble removing a toilet seat base with quick release fittings. I have a varied level of DIY experience, but it does not extend to cover this! I tried some googling and reverse image search, but that just brings up a series of photos of...

I’m trying to change the cartridges on the mixer for a dripping tap. Can someone help with what I need to do to get these off? Thanks Dan

My plumber has completed first fix and left kitchen and bathroom feeds and drain pipe coming out the flooring. Look weird to me as I would have preferred sticking out from the wall. before bring it down again. I would like to understand if this is common practice or my plumber is really ****...

We suspect that one of the toilets (en-suite) in our flat has been built without building regulations approval about 8 years ago (by previous owners). Our freeholder now understandably requires us to check the works have been done to a good and safe standard, and we’re having to apply for a...

I've been renovating my bathroom, and essentially changed a couple of bits of copper pipe with JG speedfit so I could run a T off for the toilet to be moved half a metre. I haven't changed the system in any way. I've also had advice about it all from my plumber. Then I started thinking, what...

I have been quoted for a new plumbing system with 2 option. Worcester and ATAG boiler system. What your thought about these 2 brands? As I have also buy all the bathroom components including shower mixer, taps and ceramic. I know this is very objective in terms of design but what would a good...

I want to fit a garden tap in the back but kitchen is at the front. Is it possible to connect new tap onto some water pipes i have inside by the back door? I thing it is were my stop tap is and there a live wire connected. Have uploaded a picture if anyone could advise me thanks

I have a 4 year old B&Q (Cooke & Lewis) mixer tap. There is a small leak from the middle of the tap. I'm quite handy and thought it was probably a washer, so I attempted to dismantle it to investigate. However I can't remove the last moving, circular part (see pics). And this is the part that...

Hi Everyone. I made request to Anglia water to replace my lead pipe with a new polyethylene pipe. They sent me instruction on how the pipe should be laid but I`m struggling to source material at moment. I have attached guide for your reference. They suggest a 25mm pipe. Is this good enough...

Hi all, I recently had a plumber out to fix my unvented indirect cylinder which keeps losing pressure. Unfortunately he didn’t fix the issue and caused a leak instead. I’ve noticed the issue seems to be the auto air vent which leaks when I re-pressurise it. I have bought the part can I just...

Hi, I have a deep puddle of water under my floorboards. I can hear a drip in the direction of a certain speedfit pipe, but cant see it as theres a supporting foundation wall. Is there a specific way of attaching a new pipe and pulling it through the twists and turns ? its not protected in...

Hi, I recently installed a new rad and was going to add some inhibitor in the system when I realised the water was very dirty with particles in it. Although everything seems to work ok, I want the system to be set up right to limit the possibility of issues in the future. The products I have...

Hello, https://www.toolstation.com/viva-skylo-bottom-entry-fill-valve/p35993 Put one of these in to replace a faulty one, do I need to tape the threads at the bottom of a fill valve? Will it hurt if I do? Cheers