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Warm outdoor tap
Years ago we had an outdoor tap fitted that gave us warm water for washing our dogs. Kitchen sink was moved during refurb and they changed all the pipes so now only hot water out of the tap…they removed a small valve that was really small and simple but I can’t find it online anywhere- it wasn’t one of the big TMVs I’ve seen- just a small brass joint..any help appreciated!
Fixing plastic water pipe with glue
Can you fix a leaky plastic water pipe with glue? If so, what type of glue do I need to use?
What’s the difference between a lever head tap and a crosshead tap?
Hey! When it comes to pillar taps, what’s the difference between a lever head tap and a crosshead tap? What situations would they both suit and what are their pros and cons exactly?
Water trickling out of tap
My cold tap only produces a trickle of water when I turn it on. All the other taps in the house are fine. What could be the problem?
How to refill my air source pump heating tank with right antifreeze after draining it?
When you drain my tank to install a new radiator, how do I get the right antifreeze back in to the air source heat pump system?
Bath tap water flow slow
Cold water on my Bath Tap is very slow, hardly any water coming out, any idea ?
Black spots on copper pipes
Some of our copper pipes have black patches on them. Is this a problem?
Leaking Mono Mixer tap
I have a Wilkes Siranne Mono Mixer tap on my bathroom sink. It's from about 2013 and has two rectangular knobs. The hot side is leaking and it likes to sing quite a bit. I've removed the screw, but cannot get the handle off. Is it worth attempting a replacement of the cartridge, or just go for a new tap? Thanks
Move a hot water tank to the loft.
We have a how water tank in a airing cupboard outside the bathroom, but we also have a loft just above the bathroom, I’m wondering if it’s possible to move this hot water tank to the loft so I can make use of the cupboard space.
PVC vs PEX pipes
How do PVC and PEX pipes compare? Which would last the longest over time?
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