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Plumbing / Washing Machine Tap Replacement Advice



BN9 BHA

BN9 BHA

DOCKERS
NSC Patron
Jul 14, 2013
21,562
Newhaven
erkan said:
at the top where the water comes in at the level of the ball device. a fine spray of water was coming out.

draining down and gradually turning back on seems easy enough but will it definitely work?
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I know hindsight is a fine thing, but the entire tank didn't need draining down to repair a leak at the top of the tank.

Getting rid of an airlock in hot and cold pipes from a tank can be a tricky job, it's not easy for me to explain on here without seeing the tank, pipes and what type of taps you have. And I have to go to work now, sorry.

I would bite the bullet and ask your plumber for advice, not sure how well you know him.
 




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erkan

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Dec 9, 2004
896
Eastbourne
bn9 bha said:
I know hindsight is a fine thing, but the entire tank didn't need draining down to repair a leak at the top of the tank.

Getting rid of an airlock in hot and cold pipes from a tank can be a tricky job, it's not easy for me to explain on here without seeing the tank, pipes and what type of taps you have. And I have to go to work now, sorry.

I would bite the bullet and ask your plumber for advice, not sure how well you know him.
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Thanks. Yes, tank drain was a panicky first reaction...

Mrs G has phoned plumber - he thinks he may have left a stop cock turned off and is going to come back.
 


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marlowe

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Dec 13, 2015
3,938
bn9 bha said:
Posted at 3.06 AM, did you stay up all night worrying about a washing machine valve? :rolleyes:

Only you can now make a decision on which valve to buy.
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I had dozed off briefly but woke up again. I'm not what you would call an impulse buyer. I always research anything I buy weighing up pros and cons versus cost. I know a washing machine valve is insignificant in itself but the future implications of making the wrong decision could be potentially quite annoying without that forethought.
 


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marlowe

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Dec 13, 2015
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SIMMO SAYS said:
You are what we in the trade call a customer from hell.
Can't make mind up - don't listen to advice - penny pinching - and that's your good points :moo:
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I will make up my mind eventually and I've actually hung on your every word with regard to both plumbing installations and advice on maintaining sexual health. As for penny pinching I won't go for the cheaper option if it compromises on quality. Although the Tectite is relatively cheap it looks like a quality product and has a 25 year guarantee. My only reservation is the lack of removeability but if properly installed I don't know if that would be much of a draw back.
 


SIMMO SAYS

SIMMO SAYS

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Jul 31, 2012
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marlowe said:
I will make up my mind eventually and I've actually hung on your every word with regard to both plumbing installations and advice on maintaining sexual health. As for penny pinching I won't go for the cheaper option if it compromises on quality. Although the Tectite is relatively cheap it looks like a quality product and has a 25 year guarantee. My only reservation is the lack of removeability but if properly installed I don't know if that would be much of a draw back.
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Are you related to BG by any chance :moo:
 




SIMMO SAYS

SIMMO SAYS

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Jul 31, 2012
11,717
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bn9 bha said:
Posted at 3.06 AM, did you stay up all night worrying about a washing machine valve? :rolleyes:

Only you can now make a decision on which valve to buy.
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If NSC club together for the £30 this job would cost can you sort it.
Only I'm having trouble getting off at night :drama:
 








Wrong-Direction

Wrong-Direction

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Mar 10, 2013
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marlowe said:
I had dozed off briefly but woke up again. I'm not what you would call an impulse buyer. I always research anything I buy weighing up pros and cons versus cost. I know a washing machine valve is insignificant in itself but the future implications of making the wrong decision could be potentially quite annoying without that forethought.
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The wrong decision is not getting a plumber to just come and change it, as stated if you're water turns off easily it should cost around 30 quid including the valve, then you can get a good night's sleep

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