Recent content by Mac-the-Wrench

I have only ever advertised in my local paper, and never looked back from day one. I now get a lot of referrals too. I've had YP bugging me forever, making various claims about how much business I'll get from them, the word guarantee comes up, and I ask them to prove it, they haven't yet. ;o)

I have thought of going that route, (factoring) but when I looked into it it seemed more trouble than it was worth. I didn't really like the idea of putting the admin of my business in someone else's hands. Is it a factoring service you have used?

Is it possible to change the trv without draining the whole system? I was wondering if I just closed every rad in the loop at both ends it would suffice?

At the moment in Scotland, the limit is set at £750 for small claims. That is changing in January 2008 to £3000. You can also claim 10% for costs incurred in bringing the case to court if you win. Unusually, Scotland is following in England's footsteps with regard to the Small Claims limit! :p

Just put t's where the x's are in http. :D

Don't want to pour water on the enthusiasm, but read this: hxxp://www.officinado.com/new-reviews/Abbey-National-Business-Banking.html

I bought a Ford Transit 90bhp lwb hi-roof (it had 70k on the clock) from a trader in Berkswell nr Coventry in July. They advertise in Ebay and Autotrader, say they have 40 years in the trade. Within a week, the water pump broke, they paid for a replacement. Six weeks later, the clutch went, and...

Record all phone conversations, and let them know you are doing it beforehand, then it is admissable in court. If they say others have inspected the work, and then allege things, ask for a copy of the report that they received. If they say others had to correct work, ask for a copy of the...

Thanks Dave, is that because it is governed by the room thermostat?

Make sure you keep a good paper trail. That is letters you've sent and received. Always send yours by registered post. You have to give them 14 days to respond to your request to pay, and then if you get no response you can take it to the small claims. It'll cost around £40 (you add this...

How do I change from an always on valve to a thermostatic one? Is it the same process as changing a gas heated rad valve? Also, I've been told that the last rad in the loop can't have a thermostatic valve, is this true?

Hi Richard, I have the same problem with the same boiler model. I'll try the fernox; hopefully it'll work and I won't have to go through half of what you've been through.