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Offline Miss Demeanour

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How long does it take........
« on: August 06, 2009, 03:24:58 PM »
to restore water pressure after they have repaired a burst water main ???

Thames Water website says

Updated: 2:40pm

Water supply has been restored for customers .....Some customers may still be experiencing reduced pressure but this should return to normal shortly.

Our engineers have been carrying out emergency repairs throughout the day to fully restore supply as quickly as possible.

We are sorry for any inconvenience caused.

2 hours later - nuffink  Shrugs:
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Re: How long does it take........
« Reply #1 on: August 06, 2009, 03:27:14 PM »
Turn on one cold tap in the kitchen ~ only part way and leave it. You may find that there is a build up of air that needs to come through before you get water. When you do get water it is likely to be muddy at first.
DO NOT TURN THE TAP FULL ON UNLESS YOU WANT TO HAVE TO WASH THE KITCHEN FLOOR.
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Re: How long does it take........
« Reply #2 on: August 06, 2009, 03:28:56 PM »
Wot he said
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Re: How long does it take........
« Reply #3 on: August 06, 2009, 03:30:11 PM »
I can get a trickle of cold water in the kitchen but nowt from the hot water tap and nothing in the bathroom upstairs  cry:
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Re: How long does it take........
« Reply #4 on: August 06, 2009, 03:32:52 PM »
I'd say an airlock somewhere. Sounds like you have drained both your hot tank and the header tank (in the roof). Suggest you call the water board before they all p*ss off for the night.


You could try the nuclear option of turning on all taps fully and stand by with a mop.
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Re: How long does it take........
« Reply #5 on: August 06, 2009, 03:37:36 PM »
I have just rung them ...their automated response says they are still working on it. This response was at 3.20 and that this will be updated again at 6pm.

Wish they'd get their frickin story straight  Banghead Banghead Banghead
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Re: How long does it take........
« Reply #6 on: August 06, 2009, 03:39:02 PM »
Then just leave the kitchen cold tap turned on slightly and you will know when they have done the job.





What could possibly etc ...............................  scared2:
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Re: How long does it take........
« Reply #7 on: August 06, 2009, 04:38:08 PM »
Do you have a hot water tank upstairs or are you purely connected to the mains and running a combi boiler?
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Re: How long does it take........
« Reply #8 on: August 06, 2009, 04:40:39 PM »
Or ~ like this house ~ is your hot water tank downstairs?  whistle:
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Re: How long does it take........
« Reply #9 on: August 06, 2009, 04:41:33 PM »
Rare in civilisation, Snoops...whistle...
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Re: How long does it take........
« Reply #10 on: August 06, 2009, 04:47:05 PM »
I'd go and join a Health Club for the evening; trial membership, like  whistle:
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Re: How long does it take........
« Reply #11 on: August 06, 2009, 04:48:49 PM »
Quote from: The Moan Ranger on August 06, 2009, 04:38:08 PM
Do you have a hot water tank upstairs or are you purely connected to the mains and running a combi boiler?

Direct from water mains , combi boiler and and a water meter ...

The Health club may be an option Pastis - the last update says they will still be working on it this evening and 'hope' to restore tonight  cry:
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Re: How long does it take........
« Reply #12 on: August 06, 2009, 05:05:10 PM »
Collapso then... you won't care if you stink...  noooo:
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Re: How long does it take........
« Reply #13 on: August 06, 2009, 06:17:44 PM »
Latest update - they have said they have pallots of bottled water in 3 locations for the customer to come and collect - none of which are close to me    Banghead Banghead Banghead



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Re: How long does it take........
« Reply #14 on: August 06, 2009, 06:21:48 PM »
If I stood outside right now I reckon I'd get a litre in a minute or so!.....  scared2:  A downpour!
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