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Plumbing

DIY Plumbing guides, projects and tips, ranging from fitting a new cold water storage tank, to draining a central heating system and fitting a new bathroom tap.

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Blocked Sinks and Toilets

April 9, 2015 DIY Guides 1 Comment blocked, plumbing, sink, toilet

Blocked Sinks and Toilets are a common household problem that can be easily fixed with a bit of DIY knowledge. Occasionally the problem might be more severe than just a few trapped potato peelings or a wad of toilet paper and you may need to call a plumber, but why not see if you can save yourself the call out fee first?

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Stoptaps and Isolating Valves

April 9, 2015 DIY Guides 1 Comment stoptaps, valves

There are several different types of stoptap and isolating valves used in the plumbing around your home. If you plan to undertake any plumbing jobs, it is useful to know the different types and where in the plumbing system they are used.

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Tap Repair and Maintenance

April 9, 2015June 17, 2019 DIY Guides 0 Comments plumbing, taps

A leaking or dripping tap is a very common problem, but whilst a leaking cold tap is not much more than a nuisance, a leaking hot tap can cost you money. Fixing a leaking or dripping tap is a fairly straightforward project, as long as you know which type of tap you have and the probable cause of the leak.

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Cistern Problems

April 9, 2015 DIY Guides cistern, plumbing

There are several things that can cause your cistern to stop working as it should. Here are a couple of the most common cistern problems, along with ways to fix them.

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Installing a Kitchen Sink

April 8, 2015 DIY Guides kitchen, sink

This guide in concerned with fitting a new sink unit into a new kitchen worktop. We will guide you through the process from marking out to connecting the mains water.

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Replacing a Radiator

April 8, 2015 DIY Guides heating, plumbing, radiator

This guide will explain how to fit a new radiator if for whatever reason your existing one needs replacing; perhaps it is faulty, rusty or damaged.

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Decorating Plumbing 

Replace Silicone Sealant around a Bath

August 11, 2014 DIY Guides

The main purpose of the Silicone Sealant around your bath or shower is to provide a flexible barrier to stop water seeping into the gap between the fixture and the wall. If a non-flexible sealant was to be used, it would crack after just a small amount of use.

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Bending and Joining Copper Pipe

August 11, 2014 DIY Guides compression, copper pipe, solder

When you are working with copper pipe, you will often need to create a corner bend. You can buy elbow

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Emergency Plumbing Repairs

August 11, 2014 DIY Guides pipes, plumbing

In the event of a broken pipe, knowing how to do some quick emergency repairs can save a lot of damage being done.

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Repairing Rusted Metal Guttering

May 26, 2014June 17, 2019 DIY Guides gutters

Treating Rusted Gutters. Many older houses have cast iron or steel guttering and, as with any metal, this is prone to corrosion over time. It is a good idea to paint any metal guttering regularly, ideally once a year, with good quality metal paint.

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Removing and Replacing Radiators

March 22, 2011July 7, 2014 DIY Guides plumbing, radiator

There are several reasons why you might need to remove or replace a radiator. You might need to drain it of the sludge build-up inside, or perhaps decorate behind it.

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