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  • Overflow dripping after repair

    I have just had repair done to water tank in loft as overflow was constantly dripping. The ball valve and some type of pipe were replaced but it is still dripping. Should it have stopped immediately repair was done ?

    Asked by Gill on 6th Oct 2022
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    Non-salt water softener recommendations

    Do you have any recommendation for non-salt water softener systems?

    Asked by Kazi on 16th Jan 2020
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    Tips for reducing water bills

    Do you have any handy advice for reducing my water bills? Just looking to save every penny. Thanks for your time!

    Asked by Patrick on 21st Oct 2021
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    Electric shower

    Can electric shower fit to F&E system? I have cold water tank on the loft and cylinder is on cupboard upstair room. I would like to fit electric shower to upstair bathroom, does it give enough force?

    Asked by Sujan on 1st Mar 2023
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    No 1,2,3,4,5 Dial

    Hi, none of my radiators in my flat have the turnable dial on them that's normally 1,2,3,4,5 all but two of them heat fine but two won't, the pipe is warm up until the radiator then nothing, tried to bleed one and got water straight away and the others bleed valve is stuck, built into radiator

    Asked by Danny on 30th Nov 2021
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    How to replacing a dual flush valve?

    Our dual flash valve is broken and we have a replacement part but how do we swap it? Do we need to drain the cistern first as well as turn the water to the toilet off?

    Asked by Lou on 15th Jun 2023
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    Thick limescale deep down toilet bowl...unreachable with a tool

    I have incredibly thick limescale deep down into my toilet bowl that I cannot reach with any tool to scrape off....I've put some detol washing machine limescale remover down it with a calgon tablet also and left over night but it's still there and not budging....u cannot afford another toilet....please help...

    Asked by Sal on 29th Dec 2025
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    What is a plumbers snake?

    What is a plumber’s snake/worm and how does it work?

    Asked by Kelly on 11th Apr 2022
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    Cental heating thermostat

    My electrician removed my boiler timer in error, what can I use to replace it. I hear a hive or Google nest are alternatives. Are they easy ish to Install? Or are there any other suggestions please. Thanks in advance.

    Asked by Ros on 21st Jan 2026
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    External water stop tap

    I live in a terraced house with a shared water supply with three other houses. I'm second in the supply chain. I have a water stop tap that connects to the mains supply in my back garden. it is sited below ground in a brick lined hole and a metal lid. Whose responsibility is it to undertake repairs to this tap should it fail?

    Asked by Glyn on 25th Mar 2026
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