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What mains pressure do water companies have to supply?
I've heard that water companies have to supply a minimum pressure of 1bar. Is this a legal requirement and, more importantly, does the pressure have to be at least this much 24/7? We've got a problem with low pressure stopping our mains-fed electric showers working. I got a pressure gauge and our water pressure is 1.5bar…
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water Supply Pipe Repair
My water comapny has told me that should my water supply pipe spring a leak then they'll repair it even if it's on my property provided that:- * The front of the property is no more than 50m to the stopcock in the road * The diameter of the supply pipe is less than 25mm * The leak is not too close to the front of the…
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direct debits
I wonder if we all stood up to the utility companies and set up standing orders instead of DDs then we can control them a little easier what do you think Martin?? simon:j
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High Water Bill - Metered
I just got the water bill today. We moved into a rented place back in May and haven't been able to provide a meter reading as the meter is somewhere in the road and we don't have access. The bill is just over £300 which I think is way too steep for less than 5 months water and sewerage (~£60 a month which is more a month…
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The Great ' Extreme water MoneySaving' Hunt
Great ' Extreme water MoneySaving' Hunt We've heard of some extreme tactics when it comes to water bill savings (see Should I be on a meter?), from strip-washing to using the dog's drinking water to flush the loo. So what are your top extreme tips to cut bills? Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the…
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cant read water meter
I think we might have a water leak but we can't read the meter as it has lots of droplets of condensation on the meter where the numbers are. I have been advised to read the meter then turn off the stop tap and wait for a couple of hours to see if the numbers have moved with the stop tap off. Is there any way we can remove…
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Cons Botched Water Privatisation in 80s - Not Changing Mind About Meter!
So glad we got a meter :D We had the option to change our minds before a certain date, (in case of people selling houses etc, might be a disadvantage) However, Labour are set to scrutinise the water companies next as Thames Water going to hike bills up by 8% (dont the Chinese own us now round there, read that somewhere)…
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Entitled to water sewerage rebate?
Hi, I have just taken a call from Utilities Cost Savings Ltd, informing me that I could be eligible for rebate and compensation from my water company. They went onto to say that water companies have been charging for rain water drainage which they shouldn't be and in a sense this is Mis-selling, they wanted me to send a…
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connecting to the mains drainage system
We have a septic tank and the soak away is failing - we believed its collapsed. Its been there for a number of years and the onion shaped tank has been there for the same amount. Previous to us living here it was a single person or couple. We are a family of 5 and seriously considering connecting to the mains, and thinking…
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Mains drainage?
I've been to look at a rented property, it's in a very rural location so I assumed that it have a soak away or a septic tank. I forgot to ask the current tenant so I asked the agency and they asked the tenant and she said it's on mains drainage. I'm just wondering if she has got it wrong and maybe paying for something that…
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Are rates negotiable?
I have just moved house from a house with a meter to one (in the same water company area) without a meter. I have asked for a meter to be installed, but the whole process is a little slow. Meanwhile, the water company is expecting me to pay the charge based on rateable value. This makes the water charge about 150% more…
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Water saving devices for free!
I've posted this over on the debt free section but thought i would also post here. Thames Water are giving away water saving devices for free! :money: Link> http://www.thameswater.co.uk/home/540.htm
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Where to get water softener salt?
Does anyone know where to get this? Is there anywhere online? I've tried google and froogle and all I've got are dead links to the B&Q website.
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can i get a overpayment paid back
Too cut a long story short, I received a bill from Wessex water about a month ago saying I was £236 in credit, Am I within my rights to ask for this overpayment back, or can they refuse and just lower my monthly payments accordingly?, mind you to lower my payments down for it too significantly reduce my credit I will only…
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£380 3 month anglian water bill ?
Got my 3 month bill other week for £380, which was way off the normal estimate, I rang them and they said to give meter readings, now they will send someone out to see if there is a fault. I live in a 1 bedroom flat and use very little water, so I know this is totally wrong, but surely they can't make me pay this? either…
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Homeserve Policy, drains and water
Hello, I am not sure if I can do anything now. I have got Pipe and Drainage cover, costing around 170.88 annually. I have had this for around 8 years.......from Homeserve. My neighbour and me have got joint pipes and drains from the garden. So I believe South Staffordshire water has been responsible for these all…
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Feedback on new water meter
I'm in the midst of building a new water metering system to make the process of watching water usage and detecting leaks easier for people. I'm looking for feedback to see if there is interest and what people are looking for with water management systems. Essentially its going to be the nest thermostat for water. There…
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Metered of Un-metered Water- What do buyers think?
Hi, I have recently bought a 3 bed semi detached house. When I move in I will be living there on my own for about 6 months before my girlfriend's tenancy runs out and moves in. The current water bill is approximately £40 per month. This seems like a lot, especially as we have been paying about £15 per month in metered…
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Froth on drinks, could it be the water?
Hi, Bit of a bizzare question, but I think it's a water problem, but what?? About 2 weeks ago we started to get a creamy coloured foam on top of our tea/coffee. As soon as the boiling water hits whatever's in the cup, a froth rolls up. I've tried putting everything in separately, but it still does it. I think it must be…
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Jetting traps guarantee?
Hi everyone, Hope someone here can be of assistance. Moved into a new property in Glasgow in May this year. Upon moving in we discovered a leak under the floorboards of the flat (eventually turned out to be a burst drainage pipe that we got fixed for a low cost reliable plumber who was willing to go under and get his hands…
