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Draining a Domestic Plumbing System

April 9, 2015July 18, 2018 DIY Guides cistern, plumbing

If you are planning to leave your house for any length of time, it can be a good idea to completely drain your plumbing system to avoid frozen and burst pipes (especially in houses with older systems).

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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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