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Welcome to the DIY plumbing section of the site.

Please click on the links or pictures for detailed information.

Tap section In here you can find out how to fix some common problems with taps and how to fit them. Stop taps, outside taps and self cutting taps can also be found in here!

Basins How to remove a basin, fit a basin waste fitting and fit a new basin.

Bending pipes

Water inlet Valves How to repair and fit water inlet valves or ball valves.

Isolating the water supply How to locate and isolate the water supply to your property.

Emergency pipe repairs How to fix a burst pipe quickly and easily.

Cutting Pipes How to easily cut copper and plastic pipes.

Joining pipes How to use several differnt types of joint including compression, push fit and solder joints.

How to fit an isolation valve

How to change an immersion heater element.

Chrome pipe How to cut bend and join chrome pipe easily.

How to fit a waste pipe for a washing machine or dishwasher.

How to fix some of the common problems such as a toilet that will not flush

How to fit or replace a toilet seat.

How to easily unblock a toilet or sink.

How to unblock a drain using drain rods

How to plumb in a dishwasher or washing machine

Installing a shower How to install an electric shower.

How to use silicone sealant to get that perfect finish.

How to make a stop cock key

How to safely thaw frozen pipes

Make plumbing easy by using plastic pipe.

Toilets how to remove a toilet how to fit a new toilet

How to install a pressure reducing valve

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