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Wastes & Overflows

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Chris Fardell
1 day ago
Excellent service and will definitely use next time.
Boiler service was on time Alex was very pleasant and polite. Good job all round and would certainly recommend.
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Dave Huckle
5 days ago
First time of using this company and very impressed with communication and high standards of service.
Dylan replaced our boiler for us and I canโ€™t recommend him enough, friendly and very professional.
Will be using T M Hughes from now on.
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Chloe Kerr
6 days ago
Would recommend too others, really friendly and good at explaining what the issues were ☺️
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Catherine Wright
6 days ago
Tap on bath not working . Engineer who visited in response to my call to TM Hughes displayed competence in diagnosing the problem & carrying out the repair. He had a friendly disposition & displayed excellent communication skills.
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Andrew James
1 week ago
Excellent service from answering the phone, servicing our boiler and fixing our cistern. Great to have a number of someone we can trust that care.
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Sean Mcinerney
1 week ago
He was very good
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Robert Tooke
2 weeks ago
Used TM Huges last week .I would highly recommend them as they were thorough, professional and displayed great customer service skills throughout their visit.
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Paul
2 weeks ago
Alex recently upgraded and installed a new boiler for us. He was professional and very tidy and we would thoroughly recommend him in the future. Thanks Alex.
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Rob S
2 weeks ago
Received a very quick response to my call re. leaking pipe. Engineer visited within the hour. Great service. Would use again.
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Matthew Jones
3 weeks ago
Had TM Hughes & Sons install a new boiler and couldnโ€™t be happier with the service. They were professional from start to finish, arrived on time, and got the job done efficiently with minimal disruption. The engineers were friendly, tidy, and clearly knew what they were doing. Everything was explained clearly, including how the new system works. Would definitely recommend them and wouldnโ€™t hesitate to use them again for future work.

An overflow and waste system is an essential feature of any sink, basin or bath. The waste system allows excess water to escape into the sewer system and includes a bottle trap that fills with water and stops any odour and gasses from the sewer entering your home.

Wastes are available in two types slotted and unslotted. Slotted wastes are for sinks and basins that have an overflow, while unslotted wastes are for sinks and basins that have no overflow.

The overflow will prevent flooding if the plug is in and the taps have been left running. The overflow also serves a second function by allowing air to enter the drain when the plug is removed.

There are several types of wastes with different plug options

Traditional Plug & Chain

A plastic or metal plug is fitted to a chain and put into the waste to stop water from escaping; these are found on older sinks and basins. Some modern versions donโ€™t have an option for a chain.

Captive

The plug is fitted directly into the waste; water is released by flipping the stopper or pulling it up.

Sprung

Sprung wastes or pop up wastes open and shut by pressing down on the plug.

Strainer

Strainer wastes are used on kitchen sinks and have a cage design to catch loose bits of food, blocking the pipes further down the waste system.

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Hi, I’m Terry, the founder and owner of TM Hughes & Son Gas Services

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