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  1. K

    Looking to get rid of a macerator, if possible

    Hello, We have a macerator in our flat which is connected to the kitchen sink and the shower. There is a wall in between. The toilet and the basin I think are not connected to the macerator because the macerator does not turn on when they're used. Can someone explain why there was a need for...
  2. A

    Storage Units for Under a Pedestal Sink

    Hi, I'm trying to source a storage unit that fits in under a pedestal sink but I just can't find one to fit and wonder if anyone out there with greater experience than me could recommend somewhere I could look. The issue is that just about every one I've looked at is 30cm deep, allowing for a...
  3. J

    Help with changing washing machine value please

    Hey there, I'm looking to replace the old washing machine valves under my sink as I'm looking to install a new washing machine and would greatly appreciate any advice. Would it be possible to replace the old valves with the new ones in the picture attached or do I need something different?
  4. J

    Sink waste not fitting

    Hi, I am trying to connect our bathroom sink to the existing bottle trap but can't seem to get a connector that fits. I purchased a 40mm to 32mm reducer as the thread attached under the sink measures 40mm and the pipe that comes up out of the bottle trap measures 30mm internally (34.4mm...
  5. L

    Can someone please identify what this hose is?

    Hi I have a kitchen mixer tap which allows the top part to pull out as a hose (like american sinks). It has frayed and I need t replace it, can you please identify what type of hose this is please and thanks I've uploaded 3No. photos
  6. H

    Stop button on tap

    I am currently converting a van and about to do the plumbing. I bought a tap that extends 1.5m which I am going to use as a shower head. The issue is, I wanted a tap with a stop button but the tap I got has a pause button instead, meaning to stop the flow of water I have to hold down the button...
  7. 5

    Pipe under kitchen sink not attached

    Hi everyone, This pipe under my kitchen sink has become unattached. How do I get it attached again please?
  8. R

    Bathroom sink AND tub leak in ceiling below

    I can’t afford a plumber so i have done my share of plumbing repairs but I am stumped. When I run water in upstairs bathroom sink or Tub/shower, water leaks through to ceiling below. I can flush toilet between them and no leak. I have looked in access panel and tub drain and back flow and...
  9. R

    Bathroom sink AND tub leak in ceiling below

    I can’t afford a plumber so i have done my share of plumbing repairs but I am stumped. When I run water in upstairs bathroom sink or Tub/shower, water leaks through to ceiling below. I can flush toilet between them and no leak. I have looked in access panel and tub drain and back flow and...
  10. H

    Plumbing shower in van

    Hi, I have zero experience with plumbing but need to plumb a simple system to a water tank in my van conversion. I need the shower and sink to plumb to the same tank. I bought a shower waste drain online but the pipe connection is 46mm and I am not sure what size pipe is supposed to go into...
  11. M

    How to tighten this type of tap head?

    Hi all My tap head has come loose - looks like there's a star shaped grip to the base; how do I tighten this up? Took the lip off the top and there's no screw to tighten - it's just a threaded hole?! Any ideas please? Thanks Ross
  12. D

    Advice please re under sink waste pipe

    Hi plumbers! Total novice here, which am sure will become clear. Currently living on a Scottish island where tradesmen are as rare as haggis in the wild, and appreciate some advice please. The previous owner had a new combi boiler fitted and removed the old washing machine. As per pic the...
  13. R

    Moving kitchen sink, question about water pipe fall and exit point

    I am planning to change the layout of my small kitchen from a U shape, to a two sides galley with two straight runs in each side. The sink currently sits under the window at the end of the room in the U which I wish to get rid of. I’d like to move it to sit on the interior wall of the room...
  14. P

    Replacement Strainer/Plug

    Can anyone help me identify this strainer/plug to replace? It's a Belfast style sink. Moved into this house with no strainer or plug present. I have tried a few replacements but, nothing fits properly.
  15. B

    Removing sink and leaving pipes

    Hi, I’d like to remove a sink from a spare bedroom. It’s a pedestal sink. If I turn the isolation valves to off, remove the sink and leave the valves switched to off if this be okay for when I switch the main water supply back on? Or will I need to use a compression stop end on the ends of...
  16. M

    Kitchen Sink Cabinet with water and drainage

    Hi We've ordered a new kitchen sink cabinet with stainless sink. We've also ordered some side cabinets. Probably a simple question, but what horizontal height (from floor) should the hot, cold copper pipe supply pipes be?; plus the upstand height for white plastic drainage outlet pipe?. Must be...
  17. D

    Push Plug Housing Snapped and Stuck in Plug Hole

    Our push plug in the bath has snapped and now the bath wont drain properly and I can’t get the bottom half out because it’s sitting almost flush with the part of the plug hole it’s screwed into. Any ideas how I can get the bottom half out? I’ve posted a couple of pics with one showing a red...
  18. C

    What fixings?

    Hi there, I’m hanging a single wall hung sink and draws unit in a bathroom. 14mm tile/adhesive, 16.5mm abacus tile backer/adhesive and then breeze block. I’m yet to put boards up, so could fix directly into breeze block, if needed. What fixing type and method would you recommend? I’ve looked...
  19. N

    Advice for overflow hole (Bathroom Sink)

    Hi all - the plug for the overflow hole in the bathroom sink popped out recently, been trying to fit it in but can't seem to be tightly secured in the hole. Could someone please advice?
  20. R

    Identifying bathroom sink taps

    Hi Wondering if anyone can help at all please .... Wondering if there is any chance anyone might be able to identify what make & model these taps are please, see images, or any ideas how to take them apart to access the cartridge? We have one dripping bathroom sink tap but the plumber we had...
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