Recent content by Driver123

Overnight it put a couple of inches in the bowl so as others have said you would probably need a big bucket. Looking at the forecast it's supposed to get milder and milder over the next couple of weeks so if you live in a mild area I would be tempted to just leave the heating off whilst away. I...

Thanks for that.

Our boiler condensate pipe is leaking near the bolier just under the floor boards. The first we knew was when water started coming through the ceiling. I'm assuming the pipe is blocked outside so the water has backed up. I'm wondering if there is any harm disconnecting the rubber hose at the...

Having said that and getting back on subject I do regret a bit my decision to have the wave fitted. I did so because it has more features to control the boiler and to add two years to the warranty. It does work well but it replaced a hive which is an excellent device. Occasionally the wave app...

Not sure how or why a thread about weather compensation ended up with the diesel scandal but on the subject of Bosch appliances, in my experience they go on (almost) forever. I had a series of tumble driers that were always getting repaired then bought a bosch. I took out a five year guarantee...

I have to say that I used weather compensation during December when we were stuck in the house due to illness and it worked well as it keeps the house at a more even temperature. I would want to have more control over it now we are able to get about again. Being able to have it timed to just...

Yes I was aware of that while was doing it. I didn't do the whole loft and took note of where to wiring was and left some access. I also made sure I didn't surround the wiring with insulation. That's another job half done. Anyhow thanks for the replies. Can't get the wiring done immediately...

Yes I've got those thanks.

OK thanks, I didn't know they could do that, will look into it?

Yes point taken. I've been trying to persuade my wife that we need to do it for a while but she gets stressed with all the upheaval and there are reasons why it would be more difficult at the moment. I was up the loft today putting thermal insulation in and the wiring looked like new but I know...

My house still has rubber coated wiring upstairs, both lighting and sockets. I want to rewire but my wife won't put up with the upheaval at the moment. I'm wondering if it would be safer if I replaced the old fashioned fuse wire fuses with one's that trip? Are there ones with rcd protection...

Thanks for your reply. That has reassured me that it could well be normal. I will keep an eye on it. Cheers.

Yes I understand that but doesn't air in the system suggest I have a leak? Or does it sound normal after several months? Do new boilers need to be topped up after a while due to the system being drained and refilled?

Last March I had my old back boiler replaced with a combi boiler. I think I remember having to top up the water after a couple of weeks by 1/3 of a bar or so. I then kept an eye on it throughout the summer and the pressure never dropped so I thought all was well, until yesterday when I realised...

Yes that was interesting thanks.