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Salamander water pumps assistance

Advantages: cheap
Disadvantages: waste of money and energy

...years old connected with a salamander pump. The pump was making a lot of noise and we called a salamander technician to check it. He claimed that it would have been better replace it and he reccommended a specific model, saying vaguely that it would have been better to increase the cold water storage capacity After a year and half (warrenty not expired) the pump makes noise again. we called salamander... FIRST problem: it's really hard to get to ...
...problem and he claims that salamander as well as other companies do everything they can to invalidate warrenties, sometimes blaming rounds in pipes if they didn't do the installation, so watch out!! As he suggested, I'm considering installing an UNVENTED SYSTEM, which may cost a bit more as starting point, but will get rid of the pump (and its noise) and of the old water tank, becuase it works on the cold water pressure. I suggest you consider ...

twyly 20.08.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Salamander CT 50 Twin Shower Pump

An essential tool for quick plumbing

Advantages: Makes quick, easy cuts in plastic pipes
Disadvantages: Occasionally squashes the pipe before cutting

...Then I discovered the plastic plumbing systems, EasyFit and SpeedFit. They use a flexible, reinforced plastic pipe and push-fit connectors. They cut the plumbing installation time right down. I was able to install the pipes for a 4-bedroom, 3-reception room house in about 2 days, including the lifting and removal and replacement of floorboards. One thing that was essential, was this plastic pipe cutter. It lets you cut a pipe to the required length ...
...major plumbing project using the plastic pipe systems. By the way, I'd thoroughly recommend the plastic systems. As long as you fit them correctly and check each joint twice, you'll get the job finished quickly with no leaks. Best of all, the plastic pipes don't creak and groan as they warm up and cool down. ...

dryice 25.01.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Plastic Pipe/Trim Cutter