Recent content by Blaze

Hi Richard - yes it is alot of work, but unfortunately, the cupboard needs to be that little bit bigger in order to fit the new heating bits inside. In answer to your questions, the 2nd picture is constructed (made up) just by playing around with the first. The wall is blockwork, and does...

Hi everyone, thanks for reading. I am about to convert a 21" wide door (1st floor airing cupboard) into a 36" door (2x 18" doors). This will involve widening the existing. I will be checking with building regs etc to see if the wall is load bearing or not, but thought it worth posting the...

Hi croydoncorgi, Me thinks your a bit too quick off the mark with your answers. Your answer to 1) Didn't believe I qouted they actually would expand. Just referring to the fact insulation is needed around edges - what's up with this ? 2) OK and? What am I saying different ? 3) Your...

Depends on the system. Underside of the floor and sides require insulation to allow for this. Often need to be installed (when screeding) under pressure, then left for several weeks (curling process to be completed) until gradual heat is feed to them to ensure that they do not cause this...

Would be nice to go there at present, just come out of a two day meeting with some French people, caught up on this thread and thought I'd add some more food for thought in... :wink:

Pretty soon, the Government will make the Home Information Pack part of legislation when buying a house (although there are some exceptions). This will be down to the seller of the property to sort out. Some lovely solictors are already working on the principles of the Home Information Pack...

Soggy, as mentioned The Gas connection, without exception requires Corgi. Fullstop. So totally agree. As Tony mentioned - this does not stop certain installers validating work. I think you may have read too much in to my comment. My comment could have been clearer. However, I was...

This area is one that needs lots of investigation in order to sort the facts from opinions. Corgi have a friendly helpline, you can find the number at:- http://www.corgi-gas-safety.com/ The Gas connection, without exception requires a qualified person to connect / work on gas. However...

Is this it ?

Rolling eyes as unsure too..... Had a search on the Net and found some interesting pics relating to 'Hot Press'. Airing cupboard version seems to be a strong contender... others are light humour.

Do these help Softus ......... :roll: Steam based ... Vacuum based ... Book based ... Diffusion based ... Airing Cupboard based ... Seems to be a popular term in Ireland. Poss a Hot water tank & emmersion?

8) Anyone seen my glasses ? ..... Oh, they are on my face :!: Thanks Ricarbo, An Immersion heater is already fitted to the cylinder so I could use this to heat water as and when needed (has a timer on it as well). :lol: Cheer ChrisR - I presume these would be fitted where ever I...

Cheers Bab, f&e on the cylinder (albeit its upside down as in hot at bottom, cold at top) and would still look to keep this on the go. Once I've found the feed(s) off from the Boiler pipes to the airing cupboard what is the best way of shutting off central heating ? for a couple of weeks.

Hi, Looking at upgrading from a one pipe radiator system to a two pipe radiator system and wish to know if I can do this on the existing system. 1963 house, floor standing Ideal Mexico Boiler (works well), DHW Cylinder in airing cupboard, gravity feed system with f&e and cold water storage...

Is this good ? :roll: The airing cupboard is only 550mm depth from front to back, but around 1200mm wide. This is proving challenging when trying to find an unvented cylinder to replace the old. Most are around 560mm upwards. Think I may need to ask the installer to install Boiler and...