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    Back boiler, hot water dirty

    An old system as you describe and only one tank in the loft-space? could suggest a primatic cylinder, bit awkward to work on for a DIYer, I would get someone in to have a look and confirm the problem for you. best of luck with it.
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    power flush help

    If you can spare a day away from work a company called Kamco based very near to St Albans have a one day course on how to use their power flushing machine. google their web-site for available days.
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    Vaillant ecotec flue dripping

    From your description, it sounds like you have a plume management kit fitted to your flue, from what your saying it suggests that some of the condensation that forms in the flue system is dripping onto your patio. It really should be contained within the flue system and be managed by condense...
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    Intergas boiler and compatible radiators

    I don't want to contradict muggles, but if your having a brand new installation, you could size the radiators to run at 60c, allowing your new boiler to stay in condensing mode longer making it more economical. Good luck with your build.
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    Fully draining radiators in my system, bit of advice needed.

    From what you have said it would seem that every radiator downstairs has it own drain valve, its a bit of a pain but just connect your hose to each radiator one at a time and drain them off. No need to shut down the flow valves, connect your hose nice and securely and let it go. Running your...
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    How often does a Magnaclean need to be cleaned?

    Correctly cleaned system, once a year. every six months at the very worst.
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    Advice on how to become a Corgi Plumber?

    Every day I give thanks for being a simple gas fitter. 30 years in now, that must stand for something.
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    scrap copper cylinders

    Bleedin' bin dipper. Find a dead cat and think its a treat? Mods Only kidding. (its a football thing)
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    Flow and return..?

    With the upmost respect, if your are struggling to find out which of the pipes is the flow, freezing pipe-work on the second floor of a tower block might not be the best idea you have every had. At least there is only one or two flats below you that you could possibly flood.
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    Free Atmos Training Day For DIYnot RGI's

    Andy, just to let you know my boiler has just arrived, thanks for getting that out quickly for me. best wishes.
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    Free Atmos Training Day For DIYnot RGI's

    Alright Andy? My 18Kw HRE SY better turn up tomorrow or I will be up to see you. XL.
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    plumbers mate

    Thats almost as bad as plumber decides to divorce his wife, he said "it was all over Flo"
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    Drilling through exterior wall to fit rad

    Are you Polish? just like to say how good your written English is for some one who has only been in the country for such a short time. Many congratulations on your visa application.
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    dirty loft insulation-is it still effective?

    Well said sir. had a similar argument over some under floor heating. He really believes he is the b......s
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    Height of a Wash hand Basin

    I believe Tamz to be correct on this matter, 32" the average inside leg measurement, derived during victorian times so a Gentleman could wash his willy in a public loo should the need arise.
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    Speak to Andrew Hunt at Atmos, very helpful fella, he might give you a decent discount on your...

    Speak to Andrew Hunt at Atmos, very helpful fella, he might give you a decent discount on your boiler if you push him. Best wishes, Mark.
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    Atmos Intercombi HE32 - Opinion?

    The short awnser is yes, The HRE you can have either way they will sell you a jig for rear mounting of the Ex vessel or they will sell you a robo kit for the same cost. Your right about how simple it is, no diverter or plate heat exchanger. The vast majority of their spares are common across...
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    Atmos Intercombi HE32 - Opinion?

    I will have to have a chat with Atmos, as the only ones I have come across with a built in clock and remote X vessel are the combi compact hre 24/18. The also carry the same boiler as a 28/24 amd a 36/30. We fitted a 24/18 on monday and it seemed a decent bit of kit. good luck with your...
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    Atmos Intercombi HE32 - Opinion?

    We have fitted a few recently, TBH we are members of their partner scheme. We have had no problems with the ones installed, the flue options are very good, and the appliance itself is very straight forward to install and commision. Flow rates to the domestic hot water is good (45c at 10 ltm)...
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    UFH insulation

    I have a quick look and would have to bow to your supieror knowledge of screeds, I hope it takes you a long way, I'm sure it will. I tried to offer the fella a cheap option the might of got him out of a hole. (even said it may be of no use to him) Where as as you sir, have behaved in the...
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