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  • Whirlpool bath button not working

    Whirlpool bath button making humming noise when pressed and slow to come up when pressed, is it the air hose switch that needs replacing?

    Asked by Jb on 9th Jan 2023
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    Gas pipe depth

    How deep must a gas pipe be buried in the UK per the regulations and laws?

    Asked by Jenny on 8th Jul 2022
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    Bathroom Shower Pumps

    I am a landlord. The property in question has a shower pump with a automatic flow trip switch, which is proving to be unreliable and does not always "cut in" unless the shower head is lowered and removed. Would replacing the shower pump with a manually operated one solve this problem ?

    Asked by Robert on 3rd Sep 2024
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    What does PSI mean?

    What does PSI mean in plumbing terms? What is the importance of PSI?

    Asked by jonathan on 11th Nov 2021
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    Under sink plumbing

    Replaced u bend under double sink in kitchen, some leaking around joints. All seals are brand new, all connections are threaded correctly but there’s still slight leakage around the connections, not sure why

    Asked by Elizabeth on 10th Apr 2025
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    Problem on my survey

    Hi, I’m in the process of buying a house & the survey says that the soil & vent pipe need to be raised my question is why & how much will it cost for a professional to do it.

    Asked by Debra on 20th Jun 2024
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    Brass Bleed Valve slowly dripping

    Hi all. Have one of my old rads the bleed nipple (small brass square type) is dripping slowly, what is the best way to try and fix this? Should I lock off the radiator, remove and put some PTFE and then reinstall? Or buy a small replacement and fit that with PTFE? Thanks I’m advance 👍🏼

    Asked by Charlie on 3rd Oct 2023
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    replacement toilet

    I have a ground floor toilet that has not been used for many, many years I wish to now have a new toilet fitted, will it involve much work to connect it to the waste pipe as it has not been used for such a long time.

    Asked by Michelle on 3rd Oct 2023
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    Boiling potential lead water

    If there is a risk of lead in water, would boiling said water fix the danger?

    Asked by Greg on 13th Jul 2022
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    Do I need a pump for a rainfall shower?

    I want a rainfall shower in my bathroom but my water system is gravity fed. Does that mean I need a pump?

    Asked by Charles on 16th Mar 2023
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