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    Combi boiler vs Instant water heater

    our worcester 24i boiler is alright but does take a while to heat up water to the tap, maybe 15-20 seconds. i wonder if it is worth using a instant hot water heater under the kitchen sink instead as they only cost around £100. Note, our kitchen is currently 4 plastered walls and no units or...
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    Had boiler moved with roomstat, what control?

    We have just had our boiler moved because we are having a new kitchen fitted, and we had a roomstat fitted at the same time. My question is, what control have i now got over the central heating because it appears that i have no control on the dial clock on the boiler any more. i assumed the...
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    Invincible mortar

    Im currently moving the back door to the adjacent wall, everything is all acro'd, i had been hopeful that the bricks would remove easily to fit the new lintels however the mortar seems to be more or less indestructable. i have been using a lump hammer and cold chisel and just dont seem to be...
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    Still confused about this insulation

    Could some please confirm which of the following options i should do with my solid (brick, no cavity) external wall to give the best insulation and comforming to all building regs etc. i have read alot of topics but still seem like too many options. i already have the following materials:-...
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    Insulating and Drylining

    im currently on the proces of redoing our kitchen, athough its alot more than just the units so i thought we would go the hole hog and insulate the walls, celing, floor etc as the house is a 1930s semi with solid brick walls and does not retain heat very well. Is this membrane ok to use for the...
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    rewiring route for 3 rings, upstairs, downstairs, kitchen

    Quite simply, can i run all 3 ring mains though the downstairs ceiling instead of the current way the house is wired? i.e under ground floor floorboards for downstairs & kitchen & under upstairs floorboards for upstairs ring, Pros - Ceiling has been removed so would be quite easy. Cons...
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