Plumbing Advice

Small rental portfolio advice please. Discussion Thread

With the up and coming Renters Charter, its probably time to start thinking about increasing the efficiency of our small portfolio. 4-small houses.

Two of our four 1990's properties have heat only systems with non-condensing boilers. One on the garage wall and one on the kitchen wall.

The other two properties of a similar age have gas connected, but use E7 electric heaters. Probably ideal candidates for combi boiler systems...

 

Baxi 105e pump head removal Discussion Thread

Hope you confirm something’s for me, boiler calls for how and ch but am not sure if pump is rotating, have checked if it’s stuck via inspection cap on pump which is ok. 240v at pump and on pcb so that’s ok. Can someone tell me how I check if it’s rotating, if not it states drain primary circuit I presume this means shut all valves on cold inlet, supply and return on ch and drain system via drain clock, or am I missing something like drain...

 

Advice on replacing with a new riello burner Discussion Thread

im looking to replace this burner but is this easily done with a new modern riello burner or would you recommend replace with like to like? I hate these shutter manual fan.. I would prefer to replace with the new riello burner if possible but the firebird boiler has a latch case that...

 

Grundfos Alpha1 L 26-65 replacement Discussion Thread

Just had a call out to no central heating and the pump needs replacing tomorrow. It looks like the Alpha1 L has been discontinued as its not listed on Grundfos website and it looks incredibly difficult to get hold of one. Typically their technical help is out of office now until Monday so could really do with some advice on a suitable replacement. It's from a Grant combi

TIA

Grundfos Alpha1 L 26-65 replacement for the original...

 

Combi boiler - heating not working Discussion Thread

Hello
The heating side of my Ariston Combi A23 has stopped working since a new 3 way valve has been installed.
It's been a hugely reliable boiler up until now with regular servicing.
When the heating is turned on the boiler ignites and looks to start up but then a few seconds in, knocking sounds comes from the boiler and kind of makes it's way down to the pump (which appears to be working) and then all stops.
The pressure is...

 

Anti vermin outlet. Discussion Thread

Feel a bit sorry for one of my neighbours, youngish family that have been flooded twice with flooring ruined both times because rat(s) got in through the washing machine outlet and burrowed through pipe to get to the ktichen. I got involved and despite my experience the fecker took an age to poison with the kids having to sleep in parents bedroom because they could hear it or them scuttling around at night.

Anyhow I made them a barrier for their...

 

New Boiler Being Fitted Discussion Thread

I am having a new gas boiler fitted for central heating only.

The pump needs to be part of and contained within the boiler.

What boiler do I need?
Heat only or Combinaton boiler ..... or?

New Boiler Being Fitted for the original thread on Plumbers Forums

 

Help joining waste pipe to shower waste please Discussion Thread

Hi, just a quick question about the standard way you connect 40mm waste pipe to the outlet of this waste I have. The waste outlet is too big compared to the tube to be solvent welded (it's more like 43mm internal diam) and there are no threads to allow a compression fitting, I'm confused.

Pics of said waste...

 

Isolating valve Discussion Thread

Is it good practice what I'm planning to do. I want to drain the central heating and then put 2 isolating valves on the flow and return in readiness for when I purchase another radiator and that way after doing a little bit of pipework I can just top the system up. I want to drain now while the weather is warm and not do it when I'm freezing my nuts off.

Isolating valve for the original thread on Plumbers Forums

 

4” pipe lagging query?? Discussion Thread

Hi folks
I don’t normally do much pipe lagging but I need to lag some rain water pipe work.

Thing is I’m struggling with lagging the branches properly. Any advice that could be useful?? I’m using foil faced rockwool.

Cheers

4” pipe lagging query?? for the original thread on Plumbers Forums

 

weeping solvent weld joint Discussion Thread

Hi,
I have a weeping solvent weld joint on my bathroom sink. What's the best way to seal it please?

weeping solvent weld joint for the original thread on Plumbers Forums

 

Any plumbers on here in West London? Discussion Thread

Hi, looking for a plumber to do about a day's worth of work on my house in West London (Harrow area) - changing a basin and some taps, if anyone's interested. Thanks!

Any plumbers on here in West London? for the original thread on Plumbers Forums

 

Stopcock Advice Discussion Thread

Hi Everyone - I'm after some advice. Hope someone out there can help. The stopcock in my flat is located in my kitchen. When I turn it the cold water immediately stops running from my taps but the hot water continues to flow. Is there a reason for this? Does the hot water perhaps need to drain before the flow stops? Not sure if you need this information but I have a Viessmann Vitodens 100 boiler and Kingspan 1050 x 400 water tank.

Thanks

GMH1966...

 

Solvent or push-fit? Discussion Thread

Can anyone explain why we have two different sizes of waste pipe for solvent weld and push-fit connectors? Why didn’t they just make the push fit connectors a bit bigger so they would push on a solvent weld pipe rather than have the confusion of needing a different size pipe and compression fittings to switch between them? It would make sense for the manufacturers and stockists too in almost halving the inventory they have to carry.

Solvent...

 

Fitting ABS pipe Discussion Thread

Anyone worked with this plastic pressurised pipe much? This week was my first and i thought after my years of experience that these stressful days were mostly behind me...alas they are not.

Ordered up the stuff in preparation for the job, informed the entire building that the water would be off for 24hrs to allow the glue to cure and then proceeded to drain down and cut out the old stuff yesterday, only to find that the stuff that was in was...

 

What manufacturer makes the best quality fittings for multilayer pipes? Discussion Thread

What manufacturer makes the best quality fittings for multilayer pipes?

What manufacturer makes the best quality fittings for multilayer pipes? for the original thread on Plumbers Forums

 

Smart Radiator Thermostats Discussion Thread

Can anyone recommend the best smart radiator thermostats for me? I have a total of 6 radiators in the house.

Smart Radiator Thermostats for the original thread on Plumbers Forums

 

Why so many Popup Ads Discussion Thread

I've been prompted to write a thread as I have not posted in a while but find most of the web page covered in popup ads.

Why so many Popup Ads for the original thread on Plumbers Forums

 

Have you ever / would you ever; Work for a Plumbing Supplier / Plumbing Wholesaler Discussion Thread

Have you ever / would you ever; Work for a Plumbing Supplier / Electrical Wholesaler - POLLTIME!

PLEASE SHARE THIS WITH FRIENDS VIA FACEBOOK, WHATSAPP, FACEBOOK GROUPS, OTHER FORUMS ETC WE WILL BE PUSHING THIS HARD FOR A FEW MONTHS. ​

Please join in and help make the thread have lots of long decent posts in them. It'll really help the forum out.

LOOK...

 

Heat Group Magnaclean copy. Parts of it are excellent. Discussion Thread

I was tidying up the boiler pipework on a bungalow I bought and plan to move into. Being a cheapskate, I considered keeping the Heat Group magnetic filter. It was like the old Magnacleans with offset plastic tails and I knew it would be messy and fiddly to fit, but although it seemed a bit pants, it did seem to work to some degree and wasn't leaking.

Today I got the pipework as tidy as humanly possible...

 

Pan connector to soil, not sure what needed Discussion Thread

Hi all,

Need to change this pan con and am not sure what I'm looking at where the pan con and the soil meet? I'm guessing it's not just a regular one needed?

The piece of solid plastic pipe immediately after the flexible section ends looks a smaller bore than the soil sticking out from the tiles. And then there is a double lip between the two, presumably with a seal inside for push fit?

So I'm thinking the current pan...

 

Toilet waste small drip leak - plumbers mait not working Discussion Thread

Amateur here. My toilet waste has a small drip leak at the join, & I was advised to use Plumbers Mait to seal it up. I did, & it worked for a while, but what I find is the putty is continuing to get wet from the leak & the seal is being broken a few days after I press it in again. Is there some kind of sleeve I could put around this to try to fix this more permanently? Advice appreciated.

Toilet waste small...

 

Silent Running Toilet eluding capture Discussion Thread

I have three toilets in the house. Two have been "silent running" for a while now (constant trickle of water leaking from the cistern into the bowl).

They are identical Ideal Standard units as shown in the picture.

I successfully fixed one of the toilets by replacing the seal at the bottom of the flush unit.

But the second continues to run, despite:

• Replacing the seal at the base of the flush unit
• Swapping out the...

 

S-traps self Syphoning Discussion Thread

I watched a video and it went in about S-traps self spyhoning after discharge and said they were band in the USA. This isn't the case in the UK?

S-traps self Syphoning for the original thread on Plumbers Forums

 

Megaflo UVC - Very Loud Noise When Hot Tap Opened Discussion Thread

Hi,

I have noticed that when a hot tap is opened for the first time after a heating cycle (in this case a bath tap), the water flows for a couple of seconds and then there is a very loud noise as can be heard in the video.

Any ideas what it may be? I couldn't deduce the source. The EV was recently checked and pressure increased from 1 to 3 bar per instructions but notably it did this before. I just at that time...

 

Pimlico plumbers founder flees britain! Discussion Thread

Pimlico Plumbers founder to sell £12m penthouse as he flees Britain ahead of tax raid ​

Charlie Mullins ready to have ‘no assets in the UK’ ahead of looming Budget tax rises...

 

Isolation valve with double check valve Discussion Thread

Does anyone fit these internally for outside tap installation? Instead of an isolation valve and a separate double check valve.

Isolation valve with double check valve for the original thread on Plumbers Forums

 

Viva full valve double check valve Discussion Thread

Do these fill valves have a double check valve in the tail? Seems to imply it in the technical.

Viva full valve double check valve for the original thread on Plumbers Forums

 

PRV with Gauge Question Discussion Thread

Hi,

I have a Caffeli PRV near the mains stopcock. Static pressure fluctuates between 3-4 Bar and when a tap is opened it sits around 2 Bar. No issues with pressure but trying to gain an understanding of how it should be setup to protect appliances. I do have a couple of Grohe toilets that make a slight thump when the filler shuts off abruptly.

With taps running is I adjust the PRV I can decrease / increase the pressure but it tails off...

 

Washing machine drain hose. Discussion Thread

Hi
I'm unsure what is acceptable when routing the drain hose from a washing machine.
Is the loop shown in the picture acceptable?

Additionally, the rubber end to the drain hose almost closes off the 40mm opening of the stand pipe. I know that a gap must be present. Looking at the hose, the last 150mm of the hose appears to be slightly different. Can this be cut off to allow the hose to go into the standpipe and give an air gap, instead...

 

Re Condensing boiler Discussion Thread

Hi
Just wondering if anyone can help? I moved into a new build several years back and have noticed that every time I empty dishwater into my sink the boiler (in my kitchen) makes a gurgling noise. The sink waste and the boiler overflow both run into the soil pipe! Is this anything to get concerned about? All answers appreciated
Many thanks
Anthony

Re Condensing boiler for the original thread on Plumbers Forums

 

Shower elbow wall plate. Discussion Thread

Hi, best way to go about fitting these? The length of thread means the back plate elbow is deep in the wall for the square shroud to fit flush with the tile.

Is it best so sit the back plate elbow forward and trim down the Brass thread ?

Regards

Shower elbow wall plate. for the original thread on Plumbers Forums

 

Releasing pressure in pipwork Discussion Thread

Hi
I know that this may seem like a daft question, but here goes.
Is it possible to release pressure in pipe work.
Let me expand.
I've been undertaking some changes to the pipework in out ground floor kitchen. The pipework had been completed using JG Speedfit, so I've used the same to make the changes.
As a temporary measure, whilst completing the job, I installed two Speedfit Stop Ends. This meant that I could turn the water back on...

 

What do you think of this flexible gas hob connector? Discussion Thread

BES.co.uk | Next Day Delivery On 15,000 + Plumbing Supplies ​

Order gas hob connectors and other hob fittings online at BES.co.uk. Low Prices, Free Next Day Delivery Available, 15k Plus Products in stock. P/N: 24916.

www.bes.co.uk
Cheap as chips too...

 

Aqualisa shower drips Discussion Thread

My aqualisa shower drips when turned off. Reluctant to change the whole cartridge (mechanical Aqualisa Thermostatic Cartridge Grey). I heard that it could be because of worn out washer and one could possibly change, with some difficulty because of restricted access the "O" washer at the back of it. Your comments and advice will greatly be appreciated

Aqualisa shower drips for the original thread on Plumbers Forums

 

Combi Boiler vs System Boiler Discussion Thread

I think the last discussion was back in 2021.

A few questions to guide any discussion.

Which are the cheapest to heat over the year, system or combi in an average 3/4 bed property?

Which will be the more reliable and cheapest boiler type to repair over the next 10 years?

Is there a better boiler type thats not been covered in the title?

Thanks

Combi Boiler vs System Boiler for the original thread on Plumbers Forums

 

Missing pot from trapped gulley (Brand identification request) Discussion Thread

Hi Guys,

I have a customer who has had building work done and the pot (if that's what it's called) has gone missing. I believe the builders blocked the drain with debris, removed the insert/pot/grill and the clowns didn't put it straight back and it got dumped with all the other waste on site. I told the customer if I can identify the make/type of trap, I could possibly buy a new unit and take the...

 

Rigid syphon Discussion Thread

Hi just to confirm does this look like a rigid syphon. Not seen in person but doesn't look like it one of the ones that splits so can replace the diaghram. Thanks

Rigid syphon for the original thread on Plumbers Forums

 

Any tips for a non plumber with no pilot light Discussion Thread

Hi,

Ideal classic boiler has no pilot light.

Home emergency cover is an option, so no huge drama but I wondered if there's anything a non plumber could try.

Tried:

Pushing the button to ignite the pilot light,

Turning off and on the boiler fuse in my Junction box and tried the pilot ignition again,

Turning the thermostat on the boiler to zero and tried the pilot ignition again

Thanks in advance

Any tips for a...

 

Hive thermostat multizone help Discussion Thread

Can anyone help me. I have just moved house and we have a boiler with a separate hot water tank and then 2 thermostats, one upstair and one down stairs. We want ti fit Hive and I know we need one thermostat and hub to work with a boiler and separate tank however I cannot seem to find the multizone one for sale that we also need. Do I just need to buy a separate combi boiler one? have they stopped selling multizone?.

Hive thermostat...