Plumbing

Flushing pipes before new tap installation

Anonymous user 01/03/2024 - 2.55 PM

Our new monobloc tap started dripping shortly after installation. We couldn't remove the valve to replace it, so wrote to the manufacturer, who then sent a like-for-like replacement tap. They advised that the water supply pipes should be thoroughly flushed through at the time of installation to avoid a repetition of the issue. My (very basic) question is: what does flushing the pipes thoroughly actually entail? Is this just running plenty of water through them (presumably into a bucket?) before installing the tap? Any advice would be gratefully received!

Gas safety medic

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Holloway, London

Hi, the best method would to isolate the water supply to the taps. Then run the taps to remove any water in the pipe line. Once the water stops remove the taps. Then connect a hose to the hot pipe and a separate hose to the cold pipe. And then turn the water back on and allow the water to run. That should get rid of any debris.

Answered21 June 2021

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IGS Property Services

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Woolwich, London

I ve been a plumber for 30 years and have never flushed pipe work after fitting mono block taps or any other taps

Answered26 June 2021

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CallThePlumberUK

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Rochester

Agreed with previous answer regarding flushing through pipework however in some instances where by iron pipework is connected it maybe worth upgrading to copper or even a suitable plastic such as hep2o. If the taps are connected to mains water in some cases such as combi or unvented installations a suitable scale reducer or strainer can be installed to collect debris or scale due to hard water areas such as London and kent

Answered3 July 2021

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jt property services

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Newcastle Upon Tyne

Yep, you've got it in1

Answered17 June 2021

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