Recent content by archer1

Spoke to Potterton Baxi to ask what material the HX was on an IMI Powermax 155. First time they said ALIMINIUM. This doesn't sound right, so called back and asked their Tech Support the same question. "What is the HX made of on a Powermax 155". This time he said most definitely COPPER. This...

Basstudio was spot on the money!! I got a new blender valve from a Baxi stockist - they charged £48 - even though they quoted £61 over the phone. I dismantled the pipework and sure enough the hot feed pipe/filter was clagged up with limescale. I replaced the valve, anyway, as it was...

Hi there! My wooden staircase creaks like mad when you walk on it. The house is less than 20 years old, so it obviously was a cheap/crummy installation. As I am planning to have new carpet installed, shortly, I thought I would try and cure the creaking with a combination of screws and...

Thanks for the reply, ChrisR, but I did a search and didn't find the answer to MY question, that's why I posted! I found someone offering to sell one, and details about the cost of the original part. But I asked if any other part could be substituted, and/or where one could buy the part...

Got a Powermax 155, and the hw flow has got very cool. The thermostatic blending valve is the main suspect, as it is leaking and the 'mix' pipe feels cool when water is run, despite the 'hot' input still being too hot to touch! The question is: Does anyone know if you must use a genuine...