Plumbing & Fittings

Hi, Any advice on what to do with a gurgling bathtub when putting the basin tap on. Whats the cause and whats the treatment?

Blocked sink. Sometimes Blocked shower. Don't want to use harsh chemicals any more. Any environmentally friendly ways to get the same resolution?

My shower has this cylindrical tap which my father finds difficult to turn on and off due to the lack of grip and the fact that it rotates away or towards you. I wonder whether there's any a…

What connector do I need to connect my smaller tumble dryer hose to the 22mm waste pipe? I've attached photos for reference: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AkqSNS6h_LHKiqRE_LIyF6KA36EqZQ?e=WCcWEB M…

I'm currently paying £40 a month for boiler cover with Domestic and General. It includes annual boiler check and breakdown cover. Also supposedly covers the radiators but we've had issues wi…

Common problems with Mira showers UK and their solutions include: 1. **Low water pressure**: If your Mira shower seems to have low water pressure, it could be due to a clogged showerhead …

A few months ago we bought a new toilet seat which is great but the washers and fixtures are garbage. On one side the rubber washers shredded which then caused the fixing above the seat to d…

So I thought I'd share my plumbing woes. Bathroom sink was blocked, easy enough to unblock by removing the water trap, job done. Sadly the whole trap assembly was unscrewed and the rubber se…

Dynorod came to my house to check for a leak. They said it wasn't on the hot water supply but the cold water supply and so they had brought specialist equipment to find the leak as there is…

Hi all Toilet is wobbly and move few inches left or right I have checked the screws on the sides have rusted Do I need a new screws and it will solve the problem and can I do it myself …

Are there any places you recommend for a shower enclosure with 120cm x 80cm tray? TIA.

Hi How is Tap Portugal for a long haul flight from London to US via Lisbon ? Can anyone share some experience please. Never heard of this airline before and the review is mixed. This is c…

For anyone keen on DIY who is interested in comparing the 2 makes, I have found a very real difference in performance. I am taking about the digital boxes, not the bars that go in the showe…

Currently using a britia kettle + jug Wondering if there is a better way to be doing it. I have seen Virgin pure water but it is very expensive. Does anyone have recommendations or use an…

There is a small tear on front seal which I can see and is probably causing the leak Is there a quick patch fix I can do myself Or is it a bigger job I can do myself ? LG 10.5kg/7kg True…

Anyone getting fast battery drain. charged it full and lost 11% over night. Seems to be going down slowly even when not in use. Anyone else having this issue, read some posts online regardi…

I need a fibre washer for an outside tap but, having visited a couple of local DIY shops, can't find the right size. Not having much luck looking online either as I'm not sure what size is …

Hi all, our shower only has one setting, scorching hot! Adjusting the temperature on the mixer does nothing. I have tried getting a plumber out to come have a look at it but so far been un…

So I purchased a new sink for my parents house. Got it from a local bathroom shop and I saw it instore on display. Now that it’s put on I see a yellowing on the back and it looks like it’s d…

Hi I'm looking for mixer shower thermostatic that is connected to the tap only as we have no connections for shower. It's a tap/ shower head and rainfall shower head. Only found one in b&amp…

Hi all, Can anyone advise where I can buy a couple of meters of gasket for the bottom of a composite door? Thanks in advance for any help/guidance.

Got a leaking seal on 1 of our push seal kitchen strainers. Anybody know where to buy them on their own? Or the proper name for them. Don't want just the strainer, needs to be a push fit. …

I had a wet room enclosure installed which has a fixed 300mm back panel to a 900mm glass panel at 90 degrees however, this position of it is irritating me and wonder if i could convert it t…

Spin to save Tap to spin the wheel, and get up to £10 off your next shop instore. https://www.coop.co.uk/terms/spintosave

Hello wondering if someone could do a sanity check I am trying to make a purchase from CityPlumbing but their pricing doesnt make sense and wondering if it's a system error or i simply do n…

Interesting research from Ookla https://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2023/07/ookla-shows-impact-of-5g-vs-4g-on-smartphone-battery-drain.html

Hi, having some issues with the sink and bath plugs in my new place! The bath one has come right out and goes back in, but won't stay pushed down. Am I doing it wrong? Photo below. Also, t…

My beloved Mate 20 Pro has been running hot and draining the battery at an exceedingly fast rate. Started last night, this morning after taking it off fast charge it drained from 77% to 0% …

House with one bathroom The toilet, sink, bath are blue in colour Tiles are dated We are looking to sell soon We would probably get a workman in to do this. My wife says retile only is …

I bought these B&Q bath taps from someone selling them on Facebook Marketplace a few months ago. I'm now looking to fit them but believe they are missing washers inside the nut at the…