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Hi, I have to replace my hot water cylinder but wanted to check a few things before I embark on the task. I have got the new cylinder and it seems fairly straightforward apart from the fact my current cylinder does not have a drain point (its a very old cylinder). How do I drain the...

How much more difficult is it when the chimney goes straight through the centre of the house? I have recently bought an ex local authority 1950's semi with a chimney going straight through the middle. Its totally unused and I have thought of getting the whole thing removed from the ground...

Thanks! Would rather the hot water tank didn't flood ;) Is the cold water cistern only required for the electric water tank then? I ask because the electric water heater / tank is going in a couple of weeks. I have a guy installing a combi boiler and rads. Once those are installed the...

Hi, My house has an old cold water storage cistern in the loft that appears to be made from steel. Its in pretty poor shape and looking inside it you wouldn't want to drink any water out of it! My question is do I really need to replace it or could I simply get rid of it? The only plumbing...