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  • Dripping overflow on Block of flats

    Is it normal for a block of flats to have just one overflow ? Affinity water have been called out because the overflow is dripping and by the mess of the wall it’s been leaking for some time. Water company have said it’s my flat that’s leaking due to my excessively high water usage. I live alone and in Oct I was usually 477 litres a day which is very high considering I’m out all day. However since Oct I’m now usually approximately 1200 litres a day which is crazy. Hence water company saying the leak is mine. I’m struggling to understand how it’s possible to use this much water and why there is only one overflow for a block flats. Any advise /help would be greatly appreciated.

    Asked by Tracy on 19th May 2021
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    Limescale inhibitors

    I would like to get some advice on limescale devices / inhibitors, whether they work and if so which are the best one/s…? We have very hard water and it is affecting the functioning of our shower. Many thanks

    Asked by Naomi on 4th Oct 2022
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    Gas fire replacement

    Hi, my elderly neighbour has just has 2 gas fires condemned and I wou,d like to help her get at least one replacement. Is there different sizes, power ratings? I know one has a back boiler and one doesn’t.

    Asked by Claire on 3rd Apr 2024
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    Loft Header Tank

    Hi, My small loft header tank in the loft is overflowing when the hot water/heating is switched on. It’s fine when the heating/water are off, but starts up again when it comes on again. It started with a few drips a few weeks ago to a slow flow now, which lasts for about 10-15 minutes when the heating/water initially comes on and then stops dripping again. Any ideas?

    Asked by Justin on 12th Apr 2021
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    How to fix a dripping kitchen tap?

    It’s a mixer tap but only the hot tap drips. Cold is fine. You have to turn the hot tap handle really tight to stop it and then it’s a pain to turn back on next time.

    Asked by Christian on 11th Apr 2020
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    Macerator toilets - are they any good?

    We're thinking of adding an extra toilet and we've been told it's tricky to plumb in and should consider installing a macerator. I'm not sure I like this solution as it seems overly complicated and a bit icky, so I would like the professional opinion of a plumber. Is this a good, reliable and hygienic solution, or not?

    Asked by Karen on 21st Jan 2023
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    Fitting a kitchen sink unit

    What is the average hourly rate for a plumber and time scale to fit a kitchen sink unit and cabinet change?

    Asked by Christine on 16th Sep 2019
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    Radiator relocation

    I am buying a bungalow where I want to relocate the living room radiator to the other side of the room, the flooring is laminate floor. Can it be done by a tradesman without damaging the floor or do I need to get multi trades in to complete the job. I don’t want pipe work all around the skirting as I want it done properly.

    Asked by Stacey on 7th Oct 2024
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    hot water smell

    all my hot water in taps when i turn on any tap it give off an unpleasant smell, this is throughtout the whole house and only hot water. i have a megaflo and system boiler. what is the problem and how can it be resolved?

    Asked by Saif on 27th Apr 2021
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    Plumbing apprentice

    Where can I find an employer looking for apprentice plumbers?

    Asked by Stuart on 28th Apr 2020
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