how do i take apart a mixer tap?

i am trying to replace the washer in one of the taps on my kitchen sink mixer tap. there is a nut(shape) but im not sure it is ment to undo. Plumbing Novice!


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My shower has stopped working completely?

It's a Neptune Solo shower with an on/off pull switch which could be the problem. What can i do to get it working again?


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how can i unclog my bath tub?

my bath tub fills with water everytime i take a bath.......we have two bath tubs and it happens on both on worse that the other.....we have tryed numerus liquid plumers but still nothing...help im dro ... more


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The bottom of my tub is worn, how do I make it look like new again?

the tub has worn down to metal. How do I make it white again?


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why does my electric shower get hotter each time its used?

the electric shower gets hotter each time its used on the high setting, until there is almost no more adjustment to turn it down, on the lower setting this is ok at the moment, but it just has not got ... more


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How can I fix the shower screen?

The plastic seal that runs along the shower screen over the bath has withered. I've been everywhere to get new one as it just slides on and off the bottom of the screen but I am told everywher that ... more


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How can I loosen up a really stiff tap?

My shower tap is a mixer tap and over a number of months has become really stiff - so much so I can no longer turn the tap at all. Everything else (water pressure, flow etc) is fine. The fitting is ... more


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How can I stop a drains smell coming from the sink/loo in bathroom?

I've alread put a sink unblocker product down overnight but hasn't fixed it.


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How can I increase water pressure in my shower head?

Yesterday the water was turned off to fix a leaky pipe outside in the yard. When the water was turned on, the pressure in my shower dropped . Previously there was full pressure and no problem prior ... more


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Why is my whirlpool washer not spinning?

my washer is about 7 years old and just last week it stopped spinning at the end. Why is this and what can i do to fix it.


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how do i fix my bath mixer tap?

There is only cold water coming out of our shower -we have a mixer tap - if you turn the cold bath tap on then the water increases temp.


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how can i stop tap leaking?

water is leaking from pipe to tap how can i stop thisgren


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my bath leaks around the under tile seal, any suggestions?

Since the bath was installed 5 yrs ago (new house) i have had to raise the level of the bath atleast 2 cms. i have an under tile seal which is hard to seal . i have recently tried some self adhesive s ... more


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Is there a way to whiten a really old white ceramic bath?

My house has an original old ceramic bath. It needs a proper clean to bring back the white. It is always slightly off-white. Is there a good safe strong cleaning product to use on these baths?


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how do i mend a dripping tap?

i have two dripping taps, how do i go about stopping them dripping?


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Increasing water flow from taps?

I live in a rented flat. The cold water for the kitchen sink is provided from outside. This runs very fast! But the water that comes from the tank/boiler (on the same level as the flat - we have it in ... more


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Can I increase the water flow from my taps and shower?

Is there a simple way to increase the water flow in my bathroom? The water pressure locally is poor.


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How can I clean my Shower Head?

The shower head on my bathroom shower is covered in Limescale. How can I remove this?


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Whirlpools fitted to existing baths?

How can i fit a whirlpool system to existing bath?


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How can I mend my shower?

My shower has water gushing out of the grille at the front of the shower. I have been told that this work does not involve a plumber. How do I go about mending it?


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