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  • Removing the main water line

    At what point should I remove the main water line for my property? How can I tell when this is needed?

    Asked by Luke on 20th Jul 2021
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    Mixer tap before electric shower

    We have a cylinder that can run on electric but also gets heated when the oil burner heats the house. However, our shower is electric that means we heat up the water for the shower even if the cylinder is full of hot water. Could a set-up work where a thermostatic mixer tap would get cold and hot water, mix it to say 40C (if there is hot water in the cylinder) and this would feed the electric shower? If the water that come in is warm enough already, it would not need to heat it (or just a little) if it come in cold, since there is no hot water in the cylinder, it would just work as an electric shower and heat the water. I could fit the mixer tap in the hot press right the opposite side of the wall to the shower.

    Asked by Am on 18th Oct 2023
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    Time frame of fitting a mixer tap and new sink

    I would like to have a mixer tap and new sink fitted in my kitchen. How long might it take a plumber to perform this work?

    Asked by June on 20th Oct 2020
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    Leaking overflow pipe

    I have five drops of water coming from my ceiling unsure if it’s a leaking overflow pipe or a roof leak?

    Asked by Ian on 24th Oct 2023
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    HW cylider descaling

    How much does it cost to empty the cylinder from the crystals and flush through the system? Thanks

    Asked by Ian on 16th Jan 2024
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    Can a main service pipe to a property be partially installed above ground

    I have an iron main water pipe serving our property but flats have been built over the pipe so the pipe is situated under our neighbours drive way. Bristol water have said we can cap the iron pipe off and divert it up into our property and connect it to an internal stop tap. The pipe would come out of the ground and would need a white external box connected to it to then run through our home. It’s the first time I’ve ever have come across this issue within thesny years of living in my property the work to replace a pipe under a concrete slab foundation doesn’t sound cheap. What are my options was Bristol water safe to say this obviously they know their stuff more than me. I’m neurodivergent and I am highly anxious about the repairs and cost I can’t sleep at night the noise is triggering I keep thinking the worse can someone please reply

    Asked by Leanne on 17th Feb 2025
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    Installing a water softener

    We live in a very hard water area and have seen water softeners advertised online. Are they worth the money and are they easy to install and maintain?

    Asked by Jackie on 6th Feb 2023
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    Leaky swivel spout

    Why is the swivel spout leaky on my kitchen tap and how can I fix it?

    Asked by Carol on 11th May 2022
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    Electric shower fitting

    Can a plumber fit an electric shower? Or do I need to hire an electrician as well?

    Asked by khalid on 18th Sep 2022
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    Why is only a small quantity of water flowing via my basin tap?

    Hi. Only a small quantity of water is flowing via my basin tap. Why is this and how do I fix it (if I can fix it DIY of course)?

    Asked by Elly on 11th May 2022
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