Chowyunfatt Turbocharged March 19, 2014 Share March 19, 2014 If a drill is too big, get a dremel. But not everyone has a dremel at home. I do have a dremel at home and does wonders. You must be an Engineer … … Confirm + Chop … ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrianli Hypersonic March 19, 2014 Share March 19, 2014 You must be an Engineer … … Confirm + Chop … Is a hobbist tool lah. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderman302 2nd Gear March 19, 2014 Share March 19, 2014 Hi, I have a leaking tap in my bathroom. Do I need to switch off the water supply before I replace this tap or can I just replace it directly? Anyone? If you ask this question I think you better get someone who knows what to do. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getzsfv 5th Gear March 19, 2014 Share March 19, 2014 SInce this is a plumbing thread, appreciate if someone experience the same thing as me. All the mixers in the house, when turn to cold water, the water pressure is fine, but when turn to hot water, the pressure like not there at all. ANyone knows why before I call a plumber? Did a few search on youtube saying it is airlock, but tried rectifying still the same. Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustank Hypersonic March 19, 2014 Share March 19, 2014 SInce this is a plumbing thread, appreciate if someone experience the same thing as me. All the mixers in the house, when turn to cold water, the water pressure is fine, but when turn to hot water, the pressure like not there at all. ANyone knows why before I call a plumber? Did a few search on youtube saying it is airlock, but tried rectifying still the same. Thanks time to upsize your water heater Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getzsfv 5th Gear March 19, 2014 Share March 19, 2014 time to upsize your water heater MIne is the big storage heater leh.. cannot any bigger, no space to put Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustank Hypersonic March 19, 2014 Share March 19, 2014 MIne is the big storage heater leh.. cannot any bigger, no space to put maybe time up upsize the pipes liao maybe heater boh simi hoh seh liao Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subutai 3rd Gear March 19, 2014 Share March 19, 2014 If you have pipe valve, you can switch it off 1st... normally its installed to isolate the tap from main water supply. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas_teoh Neutral Newbie March 19, 2014 Share March 19, 2014 To all those who gave "constructive" advise, thanks. Went into the bathroom with a sharp point and hammer, and virtually ripped the logo. Yes, it came out finally, and I was able to tighten the screw . See outcome on attached (sorry...somehow cannot cut and paste here) . Maybe because I was planning to replace it, so I decided to take the gamble. Just happy that my tap no longer leaks (at least for now) and I managed to save a few dollars. Not so much the money actually. It is the hassle of having to bend down, unscrew all the pipes connected to it, the time effort and sweat top replace the basin tap that puts me off Moral of the story....perseverance!!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darky8888 4th Gear March 19, 2014 Share March 19, 2014 To all those who gave "constructive" advise, thanks. Went into the bathroom with a sharp point and hammer, and virtually ripped the logo. Yes, it came out finally, and I was able to tighten the screw . See outcome on attached (sorry...somehow cannot cut and paste here) .20140319_160315.jpg20140319_160846.jpg Maybe because I was planning to replace it, so I decided to take the gamble. Just happy that my tap no longer leaks (at least for now) and I managed to save a few dollars. Not so much the money actually. It is the hassle of having to bend down, unscrew all the pipes connected to it, the time effort and sweat top replace the basin tap that puts me off Moral of the story....perseverance!!! Good Job!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mersaylee Hypersonic December 1, 2019 Share December 1, 2019 Gungho on a Sunday. Thought it’s just an usual choke which I’ve resolved before... ...found a fountain behind the cabinet panel... Any recommendation for a Reliable plumber anyone? TIA. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallaw819 4th Gear December 1, 2019 Share December 1, 2019 easiest is to get a union, cut off the leaking portion and install the union. done. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mersaylee Hypersonic December 1, 2019 Share December 1, 2019 30 minutes ago, Wallaw819 said: easiest is to get a union, cut off the leaking portion and install the union. done. PVC would be easy but this one is copper painted white 😅 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volvobrick Supersonic December 1, 2019 Share December 1, 2019 (edited) Is that copper or pvc? If you cut it, can the left portion be moved slightly to install either a pvc coupling or brass compression coupling for copper pipe? That's easy DIY, provided the left side can be moved slightly and you have some basic tools. The plumber might just solder it if it's copper pipe. While I may just try cutting a piece of rubber from old inner tire and secure with a hose clip if both sides are not movable, till the whole kitchen is renovated! Edited December 1, 2019 by Volvobrick 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mersaylee Hypersonic December 1, 2019 Share December 1, 2019 26 minutes ago, Volvobrick said: Is that copper or pvc? If you cut it, can the left portion be moved slightly to install either a pvc coupling or brass compression coupling for copper pipe? That's easy DIY, provided the left side can be moved slightly and you have some basic tools. The plumber might just solder it if it's copper pipe. While I may just try cutting a piece of rubber from old inner tire and secure with a hose clip if both sides are not movable, till the whole kitchen is renovated! It’s copper...yet can have pin hole leak... I hope to be able to find time tomorrow for silicon patch and a ring clamp as temp fix. I’m now worried about the running pipe high up in the concealed top hung kitchen cabinet... 😅 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kb27 Supersonic December 1, 2019 Share December 1, 2019 Self fusing silicone tape. Everyone should have one. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mersaylee Hypersonic December 1, 2019 Share December 1, 2019 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Kb27 said: Self fusing silicone tape. Everyone should have one. Ran out of those...I thought I still have the last yellow 😂 Edited December 1, 2019 by mersaylee Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volvobrick Supersonic December 1, 2019 Share December 1, 2019 1 hour ago, mersaylee said: It’s copper...yet can have pin hole leak... I hope to be able to find time tomorrow for silicon patch and a ring clamp as temp fix. I’m now worried about the running pipe high up in the concealed top hung kitchen cabinet... 😅 Happened to me before. Old copper pipe with pinhole leak like your photo.... in the concealed ceiling board! That job I outsourced cos got to cut open the ceiling and then patch back. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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