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Title: How long does it take........
Post by: Miss Demeanour 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:
Title: Re: How long does it take........
Post by: Snoopy 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.
Title: Re: How long does it take........
Post by: Nick on August 06, 2009, 03:28:56 PM
Wot he said
Title: Re: How long does it take........
Post by: Miss Demeanour 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:
Title: Re: How long does it take........
Post by: Snoopy 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.
Title: Re: How long does it take........
Post by: Miss Demeanour 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
Title: Re: How long does it take........
Post by: Snoopy 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:
Title: Re: How long does it take........
Post by: 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?
Title: Re: How long does it take........
Post by: Snoopy on August 06, 2009, 04:40:39 PM
Or ~ like this house ~ is your hot water tank downstairs?  whistle:
Title: Re: How long does it take........
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 06, 2009, 04:41:33 PM
Rare in civilisation, Snoops...whistle...
Title: Re: How long does it take........
Post by: Pastis on August 06, 2009, 04:47:05 PM
I'd go and join a Health Club for the evening; trial membership, like  whistle:
Title: Re: How long does it take........
Post by: Miss Demeanour on August 06, 2009, 04:48:49 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:
Title: Re: How long does it take........
Post by: Barman on August 06, 2009, 05:05:10 PM
Collapso then... you won't care if you stink...  noooo:
Title: Re: How long does it take........
Post by: Miss Demeanour 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



Title: Re: How long does it take........
Post by: Pastis 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!
Title: Re: How long does it take........
Post by: Barman on August 06, 2009, 06:23:30 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




Still or sparkling...?  rubschin:
Title: Re: How long does it take........
Post by: Pastis on August 06, 2009, 06:24:43 PM
From the way it's bouncing it could be sparkling!  eeek:
Title: Re: How long does it take........
Post by: Barman on August 06, 2009, 06:27:18 PM
From the way it's bouncing it could be sparkling!  eeek:
;D
Title: Re: How long does it take........
Post by: Miss Demeanour on August 06, 2009, 06:28:48 PM
How ironic ...water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink  cry:
Title: Re: How long does it take........
Post by: Pastis on August 06, 2009, 06:32:31 PM
Get yer buckets and bowls out!....  redface:
Title: Re: How long does it take........
Post by: Barman on August 06, 2009, 06:33:49 PM
How ironic ...water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink  cry:
Collapso then!  Banghead
Title: Re: How long does it take........
Post by: Miss Demeanour on August 06, 2009, 08:28:33 PM
Message has been changed to say they are trying to fix it as soon as possible - that won't be tonight then  noooo:

Time to use the wet wipes for a freshen up  noooo:
Title: Re: How long does it take........
Post by: Miss Demeanour on August 07, 2009, 07:01:46 AM
Updated  5.00 am
Repairs are now completed on the burst main ...., we are currently starting to recharge the main which may take several hours to complete. Bottled water can be located at ..........


I need a bath  cry:


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Title: Re: How long does it take........
Post by: Miss Demeanour on August 07, 2009, 09:03:56 AM
I have water  cloud9: cloud9: cloud9: cloud9: cloud9:
Title: Re: How long does it take........
Post by: Snoopy on August 07, 2009, 09:27:03 AM
Splendid ~ I have to admit the whiff was reaching North Wales. ;D
Title: Re: How long does it take........
Post by: Miss Demeanour on August 07, 2009, 09:39:39 AM
Sorry about that  redface:

My soul has now been cleansed and I smell bootiful  whistle:
Title: Re: How long does it take........
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on August 07, 2009, 02:21:39 PM
It really wasn't your soul that needed cleansing though was it? 8)
Title: Re: How long does it take........
Post by: Miss Demeanour on August 07, 2009, 02:22:41 PM
Not so sure about that Miss C  redface:
Title: Re: How long does it take........
Post by: Barman on August 07, 2009, 02:23:06 PM
It really wasn't your soul that needed cleansing though was it? 8)
Aahhh... soul...  whistle:
Title: Re: How long does it take........
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on August 07, 2009, 02:25:52 PM
Not so sure about that Miss C  redface:

Do tell Miss....

Oh and BM stop being smutty. ::)
Title: Re: How long does it take........
Post by: Barman on August 07, 2009, 02:30:39 PM
Not so sure about that Miss C  redface:

Do tell Miss....

Oh and BM stop being smutty. ::)
redface:
Title: Re: How long does it take........
Post by: Nick on August 07, 2009, 02:31:22 PM
I think he went to an all boys skool  noooo:
Title: Re: How long does it take........
Post by: Miss Demeanour on August 07, 2009, 02:32:02 PM
You think he went to school  eeek: eeek: eeek:
Title: Re: How long does it take........
Post by: Barman on August 07, 2009, 02:32:28 PM
I think he went to an all boys skool  noooo:
No, boys and gerls at Bog Street comprehensive... Not that I had much to do with the gerls...  noooo:
Title: Re: How long does it take........
Post by: Nick on August 07, 2009, 02:34:53 PM
I think he went to an all boys skool  noooo:
No, boys and gerls at Bog Street comprehensive... Not that the gerls would have much to do with me...  noooo:

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Berty Fartypants

Corrected in the interests of TRUTH
Title: Re: How long does it take........
Post by: barmisspah? on August 07, 2009, 03:11:47 PM
Talking of skool, where's Bar Wench - no interweb access now she's 'resting' ?
Title: Re: How long does it take........
Post by: Nick on August 07, 2009, 03:12:53 PM
She is buried under a tat mountain
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Title: Re: How long does it take........
Post by: Barman on August 07, 2009, 03:16:23 PM
I think he went to an all boys skool  noooo:
No, boys and gerls at Bog Street comprehensive... Not that the gerls would have much to do with me...  noooo:

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Berty Fartypants

Corrected in the interests of TRUTH
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Title: Re: How long does it take........
Post by: Snoopy on August 07, 2009, 04:04:19 PM
Talking of skool, where's Bar Wench - no interweb access now she's 'resting' ?

She was here earlier ~ not a very happy bunny but she did say she had a lot to do today.
Title: Re: How long does it take........
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 07, 2009, 10:28:00 PM
You think he went to school  eeek: eeek: eeek:

St Archibald's whistle: