dripping

  1. M

    Bathroom tap constantly dripping - repairable?

    Hi guys My tenant is saying her bathroom tap is constantly dripping. Before I get a plumber in, can anyone advise on this type of tap and whether there's an easy fix / way it can be tightened up? I'm thinking maybe that top section pops off and you can do something with then innards - replace a...
  2. N

    New windows fitted - problems

    Good morning I'm coming for advice so I'm ready and armed for when the window fitter eventually gets back to me We recently (4 months ago) had new front windows and internal wooden linings and a door installed but have some issues First of all there is damp coming through to the internal wood...
  3. P

    New vertical rad - dripping water sound

    Hi all - I recently had a vertical rad installed which is making a loud dripping water sound from inside. See video. The rad is close to the system on a short loop. There’s no air inside it when I bleed it. I’ve bled all the other rads starting with the last and moving forward to the boiler...
  4. J

    Is it normal for a shower to drip for a period occasionally?

    Hi, We recently had a new bathroom fitted which also involved a new shower. I've noticed that the shower occasionally will suddenly drip for a few moments (maybe 10 seconds, maybe longer), despite water not being used. It only happens from time to time (maybe a couple of times a week) and...
  5. D

    Shower dripping - possible valve issue?

    I've got a four-year-old Triton Martinique electric shower that keeps dripping. Last night, about an hour after having a shower, I noticed the shower head was dripping regularly. So I decided to monitor it by removing the shower head and placing the end of the hose in a measuring jug. About 10...
  6. M

    Toilet flush problem

    Hi my toilet is dripping constantly so wanted to take a look to see if there is some valve or something to replace or limescale to remove. However after removing the flush plate in front of the concealed tank, I am stuck and don;t know how to access the tank. The plastic panel with the sticker...
  7. J

    Boiler leak - purge hose

    Hi all, have recently had a drip start from underneath my boiler, it’s a new boiler only about a year old and has started a very small but constant drip over the last few days, have opened the case up to see where it’s coming from, and it’s a little rubber pipe it’s dripping out of which...
  8. R

    Dripping/tapping noise coming from wall (rad pipes)

    Hi all, Just wondering if anyone can help. I’ve got a tapping/dripping noise coming from what seems to be the exterior wall where we have our central heating pipes running along. Used JG barrier pipe push fit, no sign of any leaks. Noise only comes on when the boiler is on/has been on for a...
  9. PandzaMan

    Anyone recognise this Tap? How do I take it apart?!!!

    So loooonnng story short-ish. We have a dripping tap. It’s been this way for a while and has slowly got worse (Like Chinese water torture). It’s almost definitely the cartridge. I pride myself of being pretty handy with tools and being able to come up with solutions to tricky problems, however...
  10. J

    Shower Wall Outlet Leaking

    Hi everyone, First things first, I'm typically rubbish at thist sort of thing and would normally get a plumber out, but that's not possible at the moment. So... My shower recently started dripping. After disconnecting the hose I can see water drips straight from the wall outlet (see image...
  11. G

    Noisy radiators when individual ones are on

    I have 6 radiators in my house (2 at ground / 3 at 1st floor / 1 at top). If I have all radiators on at once, everything is good. However, if I just want to have 1 or 2 radiators on then I get a horrible loud water dripping sound from what seems inside the radiator that's on. Also, every now...
  12. A

    Worcester Boiler dripping

    Hi. My relatively new worcester boiler is dripping - the drips are coming off the valve next to the white pressure key but the water, I think, is coming from further up. I've attached a pic. Any ideas before I call someone?
  13. A

    Weird noise from boiler (VIDEO)

    Hey everyone, Does anyone have any idea what is causing this noise? Kind of sounds like it’s dripping. It travels all the way up to my room so is rather annoying, especially at night. Thanks!
  14. D

    Windowsills dripping on wall - can I add a drip sill?

    Hello! I have a problem where the external windowsills on my house appear to be too short. When it rains, a wet patch appears under each window where the drips from the windowsill land on the wall. The house is stone and brick construction, c. 100 years old, and has standard concrete(?)...
  15. W

    Dismantle Ikea Loviken tap to clean/replace valve

    Just when I thought I might get a bit of a break – bath tap fixed, new basin taps installed, cistern leak fixed – the kitchen tap decides to kick off and start dripping. The tap is an Ikea Loviken (Mk1, I think), with ceramic valves, and it is the cold side that’s dripping. I have read other...
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