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Hi is there a way that i can turn up the length of time of the pump over run on a 2013 ecotec. I would like to boiler to dissipate a bit more heat around the system as it only drops 5c on the current over run. i would like a few more minutes. servicing is always done by Vaillant Group...

with a data logger he used with a digital display when the hall was 21c (confirmed on the data logger and the stat display) the main living area was 19c. the largest rad in the house takes longer to warm up and was just having a chance to warm up. now with the new settings and without any...

21c morning (05:00-09:00) 20c during the day (09:00- 17:00) 21c in the eve (17:00 - 21:30) 17c overnight (21:30 - 05:00)

Had a local heating engineer over yesterday and the balancing was fine. the problem was the stat in the hall was being satisfied far earlier than the other rooms in the house. it's a honeywell stat and he went into the config and adjusted the temp read out so that it reads a 1.5 degrees lower...

Merry Xmas to all can you please help me chaps, i'm a sparks by trade and have limited practical plumbing knowledge! System is a heat only pressurised system. S Plan (two x 2ports) 18l pressure vessel in airing cupboard Vaillant 418. Pump - Grundfoss Alpha 3 (model b) system is a very clean...

Made a offer on a house this afternoon after a few viewings. The boiler installed is in the adjoining garage area and is a floor standing unit made by Hoval Ultragas. The unit was installed 2 yr ago. Never heard of Hoval? Are the good? What is serviceability like ?

Thanks - I only have a 5 core into the boiler X1 = Live,N,E & switch live in RT. X14 = Pump live only - do I need to jump across my N+E from X1 into X14? Do I need to remove the jump lead on the 24v side?

The talc is called French chalk. I too hate it when there is too little but also too much is a pain

As a sparks have been asked to help a friend wire his new boiler. I'm used to valiants but they seem to have changed the PCB on the newer boiler. Old boiler potterton suprima had. Live (brown) Neutral (blue) Earth Switch live (black) Pump (black) New boiler has the green plug on the left...

On the boiler I only have control of one temp knob which does both heating and hot water. I have just set it to 67c and the water thermostat to 55c. I tend to leave it on the constant setting so I alway have hot water. Incidentally I have a large 4 bed with 2 bathrooms and the water tank is...

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I have a Vaillant 418 heat only boiler and the Vaillant group service engineer who does the yearly service says best to leave at 60c on the rotary dial. The hot water thermostat is also set to 60c so I get a lot of short cycling on the boiler. What is the best boiler temp? Shall I increase...

Dear All Hope someone can help me as i'm in a bit of a pickle as well as feeling like a complete idiot!! My cylinder (20 yr old) leaked and yesterday was replaced and system also converted from from Y Plan to S Plan (1 x 3 port to 2 x 2 port valves). The plumber was not responsible for the...

Well it looks like I have cleats! I'm a sparks by trade and have a high quality stud finder which is picking up signs of 3 cleats each side of the window. The only way I can think of is to use my multi tools with metal cutting blade on. I would need to set the new windows father forward thank...

Dear All I'm thinking about changing my windows in my house x 17. The current units are from the original build in 1998 and look very tired. The windows seem to be set quite a way into the reveal and i'm unsure how they have fixed the frames into the brick or block. Also there seems to be...

Hi All What is the best method of pointing/grouting the 10mm joints on granite slab paving (25mm thick). I'm laying the granite slabs on a screed mix and the subbase is 8" concrete base. Is the sweep in powder good or is it best to make a stong sand/cement mix? A builder friend...

Thanks John Anyone else with any options greatly welcomed

I asked a similar question a few months back but now have some pics. I have dug out the earth for my new patio - went down approx 10" I plan to use a concrete mix as the base then i will be laying granite slabs on a screed bed, I want this patio to last for many years. I will be...