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Switched off mains water and drained hot and cold pipes, toilet, switched combi boiler to just taps still continuous humming. None of the pipes under bath vibrating (where noise is loudest). Do I drain the radiator system?

I have a pipe leading from the thing that looks like a bottle that has cracked, it is a corrugated pipe, I cannot find one similar to the one I have, all the one I find have screw fix the wrong way round.

I lifted Vinyl flooring in my kitchen and found contact floor to be very wet I have opened up boxing that runs floor to Ceiling in corner of kitchen, this is also the main Area were floor is damp, inside boxing I found a waste pipe, heating Pipes and hot & cold water pipes. None of them are leaking above floor so leek definitely seems to be in floor. There are 5 pipes going into floor, 2 micro pipes -must be Centreal heating feed & return of radiator in hall as kitchen & lounge radiator feed & return can be seen going into boxing above floor. There is the hot and cold water pipe that feeds kitchen sink and large grey wast Pipe from the bathroom. Last there is the the mains water pipe that comes up just outside the boxing there is a stop valve / tap then main goes into boxing and T’s to upstairs (tank/ bathroom) & back down into floor Presumably to kitchen sink. I’ve tried tying off the the bullcock for a week. The water level went down by 1cm which equates to 0.66 litre over 7 days. I had thought it was the hall radiator pipes but they run diagonally across the kitchen. But there is a damp area under the floor cupboards which leads me to wonder if it’s either the hot or cold feed to the sink or the mains water in. But I’m worried it cold possibly be from the waste pipe. I’ve been told that it could still possibly be the radiator pipe because the water doesn’t always show itself where the leak is and that the water can travel to lower point What is the best way to tackle this? Should I go through the insurance? Does anyone have a ruff idea what this could cost me To find and fix if I do not Go through the insurance. Many thanks

Hi, We though kitchen sink had blockage issues. It doesn’t but after undoing all pipes they just don’t connect together without leaking. Would like someone to come and fix - live in Islington Thanks Chris

Hello, I have an integrated zanussi dishwasher zdt21006fa which is sounds the error code of one beep every three seconds, the end cycle light flashes once. I have removed the bottom panel and soaked up the flooded water and cleaned the pump, there was no debris in there. I've cleaned out the drainage hose also. The machine sounds the error with the machine full of water, however when I cancel the cycle and start a new one is drains out the water as expected. Any help what to do next would be appreciated. Thanks

Waste water is coming up into shower as Saniflo toilet, shower and sink blocked. What can I do?

My kitchen sink is blocked. I am unable to use the washing machine. I have noticed the washing machine is also filled with water. Are there any local traders near N17

Hi, i am a skilled handyman in Edinburgh wanting to gain skills in plumbing, so i can work part time in this capacity. I am very hands on and a quick learner and would be keen to lend my skills as an assistant to any plumber in the area to learn the craft. How would i go about seeking out plumbers in need of an assistant?

I am trying to register a Singapore phone number but it won;t let me

What is the problem? We have solar water heating and gas boiler.

Hi, I was hoping someone might be able to give me some advice please. When using any of the hot taps in the house (including the shower) it makes the kitchen tap (which is a mixer tap) vibrate and make a terrible noise – almost like someone is drilling in the house. At the same time water runs from the kitchen tap even though it is off. The noise continues until the hot tap in the kitchen is switched on fully. The kitchen hot tap also makes the same noise when you use it if it is only slightly opened but stops when it is fully opened. When it is open half way between it makes a whistling noise. There is no problem using the cold taps in the house. The house was built 4 years ago and has the same taps (Bristan) from when newly built which apparently have a 5 year guarantee. So before I call a plumber out I wondered whether I might need a new kitchen mixer tap? If so, I can get onto Bristan to order a free replacement before I call a plumber to install it. Any advice would be appreciated. Many thanks

I have a constant dull thudding coming from water pipes, every 30 seconds or so. If you touch the mains pipes you can feel the dull thud vibration. I have tried draining the system, bleeding the rads and turning the thermostat down, none have worked. House is 5 years old with no pipes replaced.

I have a constant dull thudding coming from water pipes, every 30 seconds or so. If you touch the mains pipes you can feel the dull thud vibration. I have tried draining the system, bleeding the rads and turning the thermostat down, none have worked. House is 5 years old with no pipes replaced.

The boiler keeps showing E125 and it's a new boiler that has been installed and also it's been recently flushed which was recommended by Combi Doctor. However, E125 still persisted and the plumber refused to look any further. What's causing this circulation fault?

The bottom spinner in Beko dishwasher isn't spinning. I have removed it an cleaned it and it looks fine. I also thoroughly cleaned both filters and checked for any blockages, everything seems fine. I am just wondering eventhough it looks OK and spins when I spin it manually - might it still need replacing.