Recent content by Jimbo899

Hi I'm going to have a go at fitting some new bath / mixer taps. The current 22mm pipe work to the taps doesn't have any isolation valves fitted. Not sure if i should fit standard iso valves or go for the steel flexi type with the isolation valves combined. Which is best? (Being a novice...

Hi I'm looking at purchasing a new boiler and i have been told by two different plumbers that came to check the job out that the Boiler manufactures will not honour the boiler warranty if the system is not power flushed to remove all the crud which could clog up the new boiler. Not a major...

Thanks Rob884. I would much rather pay someone like you but times are hard and i have to try and do it myself. If i can't i call ya :wink: OK so a couple of quality pump pliers are on my shopping list. Unless mole grips & Stilsons are OK? 'The problem usually is getting the movement...

Thanks again for the advice. Much appreciated :) I know i said 'one last question' but i had one more pop into the old grey matter. As the old valves been in situ for 15+ years chances are one or more of the flange nuts may have seized (hopefully not) If they have, is there any thing...

Many thanks for your help Mick :wink: One last thing. Once the new valve is on, do i then move the lever to auto before i refill the system of after it's filled?

Hi I need to replace the Honeywell 3 port motorised valve on my heating system. It is just a case of draining down the system. Then loosen the three flange rings that secure the old valve, remove it then replace with the new valve. Re fill the system then job done? I notice there is a...