Recent content by barthompson

I havent noticed an increase in the summer. The shower was installed a year or two ago so I wouldnt *expect* anything blocked in the shower like filters. It sounds like I should get a plumber out to see where is limiting my flow rate (boiler vs. pipework vs. shower) and see what he advises...

If my shower is only giving me 13 l/m cold water - is this a sign that something (be it the piping or the shower) will limit the flow rate even the most powerful boiler will give me?

I have just tested the warm water flow rate from the shower using the temperature setting I would use for a shower. It was about 9 l/m.

Ah right...my previous post re cold water flow rate was taken from the kitchen tap. I have just tried the external garden tap and that had filled my 12 litre bucket in 30 seconds so incoming cold water flow rate looks ok actually. [EDIT] I have just tested cold water flow rate from my shower...

I currently have a 24kW combi boiler for my 3 bedroom / 2 bath house. It is 12 years old and becoming increasingly problematic so I have decided to replace it. One issue I am trying to improve is the flow rate. I currently get just under 8 l/m hot water. However, I only get 10 l/m cold water so...

Hi there, I see you ended up going with the Guardian roof. Can I ask you a little about how you find it? Does it live up to all the promises? And if you dont mind me asking, how much did it end up costing? Were looking to get one for our 4.5m x 3.3m lean-to. Many thanks

petertheplumber12 - sorry to ask such a dumb question...but when you say 'the thermostat on the boiler for hot water' do you mean the big green dial at the bottom left of the boiler with the tap symbol next to it?

OK... Firstly, bhm1712 - there is absolutely no reason for me to deceive you and accusing me of lying is completely unnecessary. I have every intention of getting a professional to install my home automation modules. I have an electrician that has done many jobs for me and in fact is at my...

Woah, woah woah!! Ok...let me correct my english in my first post - I am thinking of having someone install home automation modules for me. But before I spend in the region of £500 on a set of modules, I want to check they can be wired in such a way that achieves what I am looking for. As...

Calling all electrically minded people... I am currently thinking about changing some lighting wiring (to implement some home automation). However, before I change anything, I want to make sure I know how everything works now. Most of the house wiring is self explanatory, but the 2-way wiring...

Dear all, I moved into my house approximately 3 years ago. The house is fitted with a Vaillant TURBOmaxPlus 828 E boiler. Since we have moved into the property, we have had an ongoing (but intermittent) problem with the boiler. I have had 3 different boiler serviceman out over the course...