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Evening All, I recently noticed a leak under my bathroom sink. It appears to be coming from the first connection directly beneath the sink unit. I'm not especially handy but willing to give things a bash. Seems to have been sealed with some sort of waterproof putty/sealant but can't tell. Any...

Current layout is as shown in picture 1. We want to add to this setup as shown in picture 2. (2 sinks and a washing machine all feeding into external soil pipe tower) Will this work/ how would you improve it? Does it need a vent anywhere? (The soil pipe tower is outside, the toilet is inside, I...

My dual sink was leaking , i removed the cartridges and got two new ones and replaced them. Hot one working fine as before and went into place to turn the water off with the tap attached but the cold one isn’t letting me find a spot to turn it off , is the new one I bought faulty or am I doing...

Mainly for new build. Who's job is it to cut the sink shelf??? A - the shelf is cut before any plumbing is done (no idea how this could be worked out correctly) B - its the kitchen suppliers responsibility to pay for a fitter to return to site after the plumbing is done to cut the sink shelf to...

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...

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...

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?

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...