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1. Fix leakingstopcock: (Taps); ... far as it will go and then turn it back half a turn, this will help to prevent it from seizing in the future! Fix a leakingstoptap A Leaking stop tap is normally easy to remedy and can often be fixed ...; Created on 11 May 2014
2. Replace tap washer: (Taps); If your tap is constantly dripping and will not completely stop the flow of water when it is in the closed position then the washer is probably damaged, or has perished and needs replacing. On most taps ...; Created on 11 May 2014
3. Change an immersion heater element: (Plumbing); ... for leaks, if the immersion heater is leaking tighten it further with the spanner. You can now reconnect the wires that you removed earlier, now you can set the thermostat by turning it with a small screwdriver, ...; Created on 29 April 2014
4. Lead pipe repair: (Plumbing emergencies); Lead pipe repair is possible without sweating the lead by using a lead loc connector. Sweating a lead pipe is illegal and should not be attempted. If you find your lead pipe is leaking you can easily repair ...; Created on 28 April 2014
5. Finding leaks: (Plumbing emergencies); ... shut off the water supply to the house as quickly as possible, instructions on how to do this are here. If there is only a slight drip then it is possible that you have a pipe or fitting that is leaking ...; Created on 27 April 2014
6. Compression fittings: (Joining pipes); ... the tapered edges on the olive compress and grip the pipe. Some people use jointing compound on compression fittings but this is not necessary and is only recommended if the joint is leaking. There are ...; Created on 27 April 2014
7. S: (contents); ... load consumer unit Spring Toggles Squeaking floorboards Stain decking Step ladder safety Stone rust removal Stopcock gland repacking Stopcock key Stopcock leaking Stopcock washer replacement ...; Created on 10 April 2014

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