Recent content by BJ123

Hello all, I have a 1930's semi with lime rendered spar dashed walls. It's not in bad condition and I'd like to paint it. Local builders all want to put Sandtex over it but I'm concerned about if it will breathe with this. Lots of painted houses around here and some have flaking issues, some not...

Thanks, all. Is there anything on the market to trap the condensate somehow? Can't say I've looked at other peoples's vents but this is likely to produce a nasty stain over time and I don't want to turn the boiler down as it does a great job in all other respects........

Thank you both for the prompt replies. So I suppose I'd better ask the actual question, then :oops: Why do I have this drip from the vent? It's discolouring the brickwork and only started after I turned the boiler thermostat up to 6 (was at 4). I have a room stat and was going for a faster...

Hello, I have water dripping from the flue of my Alpha CB24 combi boiler. I've read that the flue should have a slight rise to the terminal but mine has a fall. Thinking this was the problem and with phone in hand I resolved to call the plumber but then I checked the paperwork and Alpha...