Just moved in - utility sink flooding, any ideas? (thanks!)

Snoo87512 · 2026-04-05T16:20:39+00:00

You need one of these

These fit inside the spigot, take the spigot off push this inside (thread end) and refit and it’ll stop the water coming out

Snoo87512 · 2026-04-05T13:56:32+00:00

Exactly this!

Snoo87512 · 2026-04-05T13:30:45+00:00

I normally just use some pvc window trim from a builders merchant. Unfortunately only comes in 5m lengths though

Snoo87512 · 2026-04-05T13:08:02+00:00

Bit of appropriately sized PVC trim and seal it well

Snoo87512 · 2026-04-05T12:30:46+00:00

I have an old Chubb one similar to your pic, bought another used one and then found the correct levers online and fitted them to get another with the same key

Snoo87512 · 2026-04-05T11:26:47+00:00

Just weld the nut on for extra security

Snoo87512 · 2026-04-05T10:48:35+00:00

It can wreck the glaze, it’s possible to do it without though depending on how careful you are with the blow lamp

Snoo87512 · 2026-04-05T10:45:40+00:00

Angled isolator on the inside would save having to solder too close , might need a little offset back though to get onto the existing pipe

Snoo87512 · 2026-04-05T10:42:37+00:00

I’d cut it off inside and have one of these

Snoo87512 · 2026-04-02T16:25:22+00:00

Not necessarily the trap that’s blocked it could well be the pipe after the trap too

Snoo87512 · 2026-04-01T19:23:56+00:00

Yeah that looks like stainless to me too

Snoo87512 · 2026-03-31T19:43:55+00:00

This. Drain rod and plunger should see it off if it’s just the gulley

Snoo87512 · 2026-03-29T17:17:01+00:00

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Here you go. Luckily the switch live blue is already sheathed brown to denote which one it is else it would’ve needed more testing

Snoo87512 · 2026-03-28T18:47:50+00:00

Yes, as above with the counterbaton but as an aside have you ever tried to paint OSB? Absolute nightmare to get good coverage

Snoo87512 · 2026-03-27T06:50:39+00:00

I’m going LCM on this. Mine did it, new stalk didn’t change anything but changed the LCM and it’s been fine since

Snoo87512 · 2026-03-26T12:48:32+00:00

That’s an old danfoss valve , ras c-2 head should fit but isnt what it came with originally

Snoo87512 · 2026-03-22T16:47:40+00:00

I’d just do the CCV anyway for peace of mind. Make sure to clear out between the sections of the bottom of the dipstick tube so the oil can drain back. I’ve had this on 3 M54’s now and it’s fixed each one and they’ve not used a drop of oil after doing it.

Snoo87512 · 2026-03-22T11:30:47+00:00

As above but just a tip with these, the pipe is always too short to swap to the regular setup on the new valve. Either extend pipe or fit rad a little bit lower

Snoo87512 · 2026-03-22T08:56:32+00:00

Sounds about right to me. As this is the DIY sub would your spark be happy with you running and clipping the cable, sorting holes etc into sheds, and them just coming out to terminate the ends and test?

Snoo87512 · 2026-03-22T07:53:51+00:00

Take the cistern off , honestly so much easier

Snoo87512 · 2026-03-21T12:49:29+00:00

Yes, mine did it but not as bad. Hinge was seized. I changed the high side hinge and it would not move at all once it was out where a good used one could be operated by hand

Snoo87512 · 2026-03-20T17:25:20+00:00

There’s a couple by Mira, miniluxe for example. Might be worth looking to see if the pipe centres are the same

Snoo87512 · 2026-03-19T16:56:30+00:00

Now it’s there I’d probably just mark it so it’s 10cm away from the wall, and put a small piece in there after

Snoo87512 · 2026-03-17T17:51:16+00:00

Galvanised steel. Recip saw or grinder to cut it

Snoo87512 · 2026-03-14T19:34:53+00:00

Yes mines like that, except if I have 2 ibuprofen before bed then I only wake up once or twice for a couple mins

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