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The complete "D-valve" was replaced in january this year; so best to get the same crew in again I guess. PS. a Baxi 105E

And stupid question - how could that be blocked? Gunge/water scale? And unblocking I assume is best done by replacement?

Hello, before I get somebody in, I would like to understand what the fault is. Anybody familiar with combis? 1. pressure is 1.7bar 2. CH appears to be ok (first time I've tried it since Spring); pressure is a stable 1.5bar 3. DHW is where we have a problem; after (cold) bath boiler "Flame...

Thanks - common-sense told me it didn't look like a good idea. What's above the ceiling? Loft space.

Hi - there are some downlights (ROBUS 12V fire rated) in the ceiling upon which I was going to put insulation (rockwool). Is this safe? Or do I need to keep the downlight bodies vented?

I've got a core drill bit for the large hole. This works amazingly well...through breeze block (of-course with hammer OFF). Its the brickwork which is the bugger. I'm going to try a pilot hole from the outside then try the core drill bit again (the core drill bit has a centre drill which...

Hired a Makita 8406 to drill 15mm (outside water tap) and 40mm (sink waste) through xternal cavity wall. I had no problem with the inside (breeze block) but when we got to the brick it just didn't get anywhere. Ok, the drill bits (masonary) are rather blunt. I'm using hammer action but the...

Haven't a clue. The lights are fitted in the kitchen ceiling so they're situated between ceiling and floor above. After a couple of goes the supplier said "No its doesn't have to be cool running." and "Yes any low voltage standard Lamp should work in this fitting." So I don't think I have...

Hello - we have ROBUS RF101 12V fire rated downlights (straight). The blurb for the lamps says "MR16 Max. 50W" So I don't have to fit Sylvania Coolfits for example? These types of bulbs say "Suitable for Fire-Rated Downlights". Are there types of MR16 50W which are NOT suitable for my...

Just had some new windows fitted. They all have a vent at the top which I've been told is a legal requirement (gas?). Problem is when the wind is blowing against the window it comes through the damn vents (even if closed) making the windows themselves as much use as a chocolate kettle. Any...

I think I know what you mean - I pulled the pipe out and the insert (liner?) stayed in the connector. It came out without damaging the connector though. The "screw tight fitting", as far as I can see, is just extra security. It doesn't affect the ability to remove an insert (provided you...

Air released. Thanks. Not sure if I'll be able to sleep tonite with these 2 isolating valves being all there is between lots of water and a new wooden floor !!

Thanks for the really quick replies! I'm using speedfit pipes with inserts (same as "liner" ?) I've got the isolation valve the correct way around. Didn't release air FIRST. Am I in trouble? Looking closer at the colet, I see its got steel(?) "teeth". I guess these grab the pipe, so it...

Hi - just doing some "simple" re-plumbing using speedfit. Is excellent so far (no leaks!) but have a question using isolating valve http://www.screwfix.com/prods/12372/Plumbing/Push-Fit-Fittings/JG-Speedfit-Isolating-Valve-15mm These are being used as temporary end stops and I'm having a...