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Diy plumbing repairs showing how to cure or clear an air lock in pipework to get the water flowing again.
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Possible contamination of water by back pressure or siphonage can be prevented by use of an air gap, or using a single check valve or a double check valve but regulations control what can be used and where
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Diy plumbing guide showing how to remove and replace the washer in a ball or float valve which leaks or fails to close. Also ballcock.
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Diy plumbing guide showing how to adjust a ball or float valve which fails to close off the water to a toilet cistern or tank causing the overflow to run continuously. Also ballcock.
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Diy plumbing guide to choosing a new wash basin or hand basin for the bathroom.
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Diy plumbing guide to fitting a new basin in the bathroom. Fixing the basin to the wall, installing or connecting the taps, hot and cold pipes and waste outlet.
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Diy plumbing guide to removing an old wash basin or hand basin. Undoing the pipes, taps and waste trap.
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Diy plumbing advice on choosing or selecting a new bath for the bathroom. Types of bath include corner, free standing and sunken as well as plastic or metal.
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Diy plumbing guide to fitting a new bath in the bathroom. Fixing the bath to the wall, adjusting the legs plus installing or connecting the taps, hot and cold pipes and waste outlet.
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Diy plumbing instructions for disconnecting and taking out an old bath including undoing the hot and cold pipes and waste. And how to break up a cast iron bath.
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A diy how-to on bending copper pipes for diy plumbing projects, and how to use a spring or pipe bender to create offset or bends in tubes.
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Diy how-to on plumbing repairs, showing how to clear or unblock a blocked toilet and soil pipe with a plunger auger or drain rods.
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Diy how-to on plumbing repairs showing how to clear or unblock a blocked drain under the manhole cover using drain rods to rod out the blockage.
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Diy how-to showing how to clear or unblock a blocked waste pipe to the kitchen sink, bath or basin as well as an outside gulley or drain.
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A cold water storage cistern is often positioned in the loft and provides readily available water supply to appliances and outlets around the home as well as supplying water to a hot water cylinder. The design, method of connecting pipe work and ...
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A how-to on joining copper pipes with compression joints for diy plumbing projects. And how to connect the fitting and tighten the nuts and olive for a watertight seal.
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Diy how-to on copper pipe soldered and capillary joints for plumbing projects. And how to use flux and blow torch to solder the fitting for a watertight seal.
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Diy how-to on joining copper pipes with soldered and capillary joints for diy plumbing projects. Including how to use flux and blow torch to solder the fitting for a watertight seal and cure leaks.
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Diy plumbing guide to copper pipes, fittings and joints used to connect lengths - compression fitting.
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Diy plumbing guide to copper pipe and fittings or joints used to connect lengths - solder or capillary fitting.
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Diy how-to on cutting copper pipe for diy plumbing projects. How to measure and mark accuartely and use a hacksaw or pipe cutter to cut the tube to the right length.
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Diy plumbing guide to drains and drainage systems for disposing of waste or foul water.
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Diy plumbing guide to draining down the water system switching off the stopcock and emptying the tank or cistern.
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Diy plumbing guide to draining down the water system, emptying the hot water cylinder, toilet cistern and the tank in the attic.
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Filtered water tap kits supplying filtered drinking water at the sink are straight forward to install. We look at how to fit either a separate filtered water tap or a combination tap supplying hot, cold and filtered water from one tap.
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Diy plumbing guide showing how to fix and secure pipework with pipe clips and fixings to support and prevent movement and noise from pipes.
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Diy emergency plumbing repairs and how to clear or thaw a frozen pipe by gentle heating to allow water to flow.
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Pipe insulation and lagging of exposed water storage tanks will protect plumbing against the risk of water freezing. Applying suitable protection can prevent burst pipes and water damage from leaks.
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How to fix a leaking lead pipe or fitting using a lead lock or Philmac coupling involves cutting the pipe back and assembling the new compression fitting before connecting to copper or plastic pipe. Typical uses include failed joints and leaking ...
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Diy emergency plumbing repairs and how to repair a leaking or damaged pipe. Including how to repairing a pipe damaged by a nail.
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How to make a temporary repair to stop a leaking pipe. Diy advice on stopping the leak by isolating the water supply and using hose and clips or epoxy putty, plus permanent repair.
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Diy plumbing guide showing how to repair or mend a leaking tap by tightening the gland nut or repacking.
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This guide explains how to deal with a leaking joint on water pipes by repairing or replacing the fitting – this includes solder fittings, compression fittings and push fit plumbing connections.
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Plastic pipe and push fit fittings make plumbing faster and easier. A range of fittings is available matching most of those used with copper. Plastic pipe work and fittings are now widely used making many DIY plumbing jobs simple.
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Gate valves and isolating valves are types of service valve used to isolate the water allowing repair and maintenance jobs to be done. This guide explains how to fix a leak from the gland nut or compression fitting as well as how to fit a new val ...
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Diy plumbing for an instant electric shower with thermostatic control including the supply of water via a new copper pipe.
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A how-to on plumbing in a manual or thermostatic shower including hot and cold water supply and connecting pipework.
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Diy guide on how to fit and plumb in a mixer tap type shower by replacing the bath taps.
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Diy guide to power showers using water pumps to increase pressure and flow of the water.
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Diy guide to power showers using integral or separate pumps to increase pressure and flow of water. Plumbing in the shower pump and hot and cold water pipes.
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Diy home improvement guide showing how to instal a shower unit or build a shower cubicle, including the plumbing and drainage of waste water.
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DIY installation of a shower tray including waste trap and waste pipe connections. Height adjustable shower trays have space beneath making access and maintenance easier. Low profile shower trays are bedded directly on the floor with the waste an ...
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Shower wastes can easily become blocked with soap scum and hair. Unblocking the trap so that waste water flows again is an easy DIY job using a plunger or drain auger
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Fitting or installing an electric shower covers electrical considerations as well as fixing the shower unit and installing the required plumbing.
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Diy plumbing guide to fitting a sink in the kitchen. Fixing the sink to the cupboard or worktop, installing or connecting the taps, hot and cold pipes and waste outlet.
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Diy plumbing instructions for disconnecting and taking out an old kitchen sink including undoing the hot and cold pipes and the waste pipe.
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Whether you are faced with a seized stopcock or have a leak on the mains stop valve in your house, Diy Fix It shows how to repair and solve these problems. A step by step guide also details how to change the washer
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Diy maintenance of gate valve and repair of seized stopcock including washer and gland packing.
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Guide explaining how to change or move the mains water stopcock including information on lead pipe connections and push fit plastic to copper adaptors as well as adapting the pipe work, fitting and testing the new stop valve.
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An aerator nozzle fixed to a tap outlet is designed to save energy but can become clogged with lime scale in hard water areas. In this guide, we explain how to remove the limescale by dismantling and separating the metal gauze discs and clea ...
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Diy plumbing guide shows how to replace a ceramic disc cartridge in a bath basin or sink tap.
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Diy plumbing guide shows how to repair valve seat using a reseating tool to regrind or jumper washer and seating set.
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Diy plumbing guide showing how to replace a tap washer - locate, undo and replace.
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Diy plumbing guide showing how to replace a mixer spout or reverse pressure tap washer.
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Diy plumbing guide showing how to replace a mixer tap valve "O" ring type washer.
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Diy how-to showing how to fit new taps including undoing the old and connecting the new. Using a tap spanner and releasing stuck taps.
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Diy plumbing advice on choosing or selecting a new toilet or wc - the types available and planning the installation.
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Diy plumbing guide to fitting a new toilet or WC in the bathroom. Fixing to the floor, connecting to the soil pipe and drain, plus assembling the cistern and ball or float valve.
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Diy plumbing guide to fitting a new toilet or WC in the bathroom. Connecting the cold water supply and the wc overflow.
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Diy plumbing guide to removing an old toilet or WC. Undoing the water and overflow pipes before disconnecting them, then trimming or making good the soil pipe.
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Quick guide explaining how to re fix a toilet seat which has become loose, or to remove an old or broken one and fit a new toilet seat securing it to the wc pan with the included hinge fixings
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Our top ten DIY plumbing tips aim to help with preventing plumbing problems as well as offer advice on dealing with plumbing emergencies – From dripping taps to blocked wastes, there’s a useful tip to make your home maintenance easier.
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Knowing how to turn off the water to various parts of a home plumbing system allows you to deal with emergencies as well as carry out repairs and maintenance. This guide covers valves for isolating mains water, indirect water, hot water and heati ...
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Diy guide to plumbing in a washing machine or dishwasher and installing the waste and water supply.
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Diy plumbing guide to plastic waste compression joints showing the types, how to cut the pipe and connect the fitting to join pipes so they don't leak.
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Diy plumbing guide to choosing and fitting a new waste pipe for an appliance, shows how to fix and connect to the drains.
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Diy plumbing guide to plastic waste push fit joints showing the types, how to cut the pipe and connect the fitting to join pipes so they don't leak.
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Diy plumbing guide on plastic waste solvent weld joints, showing you how to cut the pipe and connect the fitting to join pipes so they don't leak.
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A diy plumbing guide on joining or connecting plastic waste pipes and fittings , including details on how to cut the pipe.
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This guide explains the difference between water flow and water pressure as well as the tools used for measuring flow and pressure.
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Fitting a water softener requires some planning to ensure that it meets with the water regulations and that provision is made for drinking water. This guide explains how to plumb in and connect up a water softener which will reduce lime scale bui ...
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Hard water causes a build up of mineral or lime scale deposits. This shows as a cream coloured substance around taps, in kettles, in water pipes and on heating elements in washing machines, immersion heaters and boilers. Water softeners and desca ...
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Diy guide to water supply and the plumbing in the home. Includes details of direct and indirect systems.
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The clean mains water supply into the home is delivered via the company mains which branches off to the underground communication pipe and service pipe which are fitted with stop valves. Most homes are fitted with water meters to measure the consu ...
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Diy Fix It explains the different valves used to control and isolate the water in household plumbing systems. These include stop valves and gate valves as well as ball valves and drain valves
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