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  • Moving a toilet

    I'd like to move the bathroom toilet to create more space but that would mean running the soil pipe along the wall for a few metres. Will this be a problem?

    Asked by Everson on 9th Sep 2022
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    6L toilet cistern to bigger sized

    I have a standard traditional handle flush toilet that has a 6L cistern attached. I need to change this to a bigger 9L or higher version as not enough water to get rid of my waste so drain keeps getting blocked as it's just letting the waste sit in the pipes

    Asked by Deborah on 30th Jan 2025
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    Boiling water tap installation

    Do boiling water and filter taps take up a lot of space under the sink?

    Asked by Pete on 8th Sep 2022
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    Washing machine hose

    Would an extra long hose kink our machine is approx. 1.5 to 2 metres from the water outlet.

    Asked by Howard on 10th Feb 2022
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    Washing Machine problem

    Hi, We just installed a washing machine, a relative did it who has done several during their lifespan and has never encountered any issues. However we have just moved into a new property and installed one, but we cannot get any water flow to it. Water around the house works fine, including the hot water. Any ideas??

    Asked by David on 28th Mar 2023
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    What are PEX pipes?

    What are PEX pipes, are they common and what advantages do they offer?

    Asked by Jackie on 4th Jul 2022
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    Intermittent dripping from boiler pipe outside

    I have a combo boiler and the pipe outside is connected to my drain pipe. Every so often I can hear water dripping into the drain pipe but not all the time. Is there a problem of is this normal? The pressure is ok on the boiler.

    Asked by Lisa on 8th May 2025
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    Outside hot water tap

    How much and how easy is it to install hot water outside to wash my dog

    Asked by Sally on 19th Oct 2020
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    Washer dryer installation with maybe work to kitchen cabinets, who should I ask?

    Hi we need a washer dryer fitted in a kitchen and may need work done to kitchen cabinets to accommodate this. Is this a plumber job, or kitchen fitter job? Thanks

    Asked by Jennifer on 27th Jan 2021
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    Garage built over gas pipes

    Is it legal to have a garage constructed over gas pipes beneath the ground? How does planning permission rules and building regulations affect this?

    Asked by Kelly on 11th Jul 2022
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