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  1. merton69

    Low Pressure Indicator on Airston Combi Boiler - advice please.

    Hello All. I have just changed by 3 way diverter valve and all is well for the hot water. But when switched to the heating, the boiler tries to start up but after 15 seconds or so, the red LED Low Pressure appears. The pressure is at a good pressure. Please can anyone advise how to get...
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    Thermostat query - Beko A Class F/F (elderly parents)

    Happy New Year All! My elderly parents have a Beko A Class F/F and has stopped working. The light in the fridge still illuminates. The weird thing is that there is only one control and that is to control the fridge part. I cannot see anywhere a control for the freezer section. I believe the...
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    Please name the part.

    Hello All. This little fella has decided to start leaking. Please can anyone tell me the name of it and where I possibly can get a replacement? Many thanks. ;)
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    RHobbs Combination Microwave cutting out....

    I own a Russell Hobbs Comination microwave (RHM3003b). When I operate the microwave part, sometimes it works fine but sometimes it operates for an amount of time (could be minutes, could be seconds) and then cuts out and stops. Just before the 'cut out' all the LED front panelling icons start...
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    Water not heating consistently

    I own a Ariston Euro Combi A23 MFFI and when I turn the hot water tap on in the bathroom, the water heats but not to what I think is hot enough. The tap is very slow running to gain a decent heat but as soon as you turn it just a little more, the water runs cold. It's very difficult to obtain a...
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    How to dismantle part of the Diverter Valve.

    Hello. I have recently replaced the right hand side of the diverter valve (part 362). Thank you all for your help on a succesful project! But I now have to replace the left hand side (part 363). Today, I received the part and now would like to fit it safely and properly. Please can anyone...
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    Please identify....

    Hello. This little blighter (black plastic valve) has started to leak underneath my Ariston Combi Boiler, and quite quickly too! So please, can you tell me what it is called and can I replace it myself? Many thanks, ;)
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    Ariston Euro Combi A23 MFFI - Diverter Valve.

    Hello. When servicing the diverter valve, because it is leaking out where the pin sticks out to activate the micro-switch, does the water have to be turned off and the CH system totally drained please? Many thanks, ;)
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    Fixing kitchen cupboards to plasterboard walls.

    Hello. I am looking to install several kitchen wall cupboards. As far as I can make out the wall is made up of 3 sheets of plasterboard only with no cavity or batons. The cupboards may contain a decent weight, so the fixings need to be strong and secure. What is the best fixings to use...
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    Hoover Washing Machine HSP15 - Drum bearings....

    Hello. Looks like I have to replace the bearings to my Hoover washing machine. Does anyone know if I have to replace the drum spider please? Also is the spider part of the actual drum or can I buy it individually please? Plus I am struggling to find the parts needed to do the job...
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    RCBO compatiblity....

    Hello. In another thread (see link below) a RCBO was mentioned with the link, http://www.sparksdirect.co.uk/hager-single-module-30macombined-rcbo-mcb-and-rcd-for-domestic-boards-mcb-50a-rcbo-type-b#.VM_Fz8ZrjmR. Just about to purchase when I noticed on eBay this one as it is a little...
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    Replacing shower. Electrics info please.

    Hello all. I placed this topic in the showers section but somebody kindly suggested that I placed the question/query here...... Our Gainsborough Energy 2000x 10.8kW has finally called it a day. So we are in need of a new shower. Because the shower was a 10.8kW it has a thicker electric...
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    Specifics on replacing an old shower. Advice please.......

    Our Gainsborough Energy 2000x 10.8kW has finally called it a day. So we are in need of a new shower. Because the shower was a 10.8kW it has a thicker electric cable to supply it and Gainsborough advise that the following should be used in it's place. The cable is 17mm wide...
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    Heater uncontrollable on shower

    Hello all. What part is needed to control my temperature on my shower please? The shower has a High, Medium and Low setting but when I select Low, the shower indicates so but after a few seconds, all three lights glow and the temperature rises to what can only be the High setting. To...
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    Gainsborough Energy 2000x shower. Heating problem...

    We have 3 heat settings on our shower. High, Medium, Low. Recently our shower has got hotter on the medium setting. It's now become too hot to use and the Low setting is too cold. Even though the temperature is too hot to use it does remain stable and not trigger the 'Reduce Temperature'...
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    Gainsborough Energy 2000x Shower leak advice please.

    Hello all. Our shower decided to leak in the middle of last night, so I stopped the electric and water supply and removed the front plate. It appears that the leak is coming from the solenoid valve. Being recently made redundant I am looking for the cheapest way to repair. Looking...
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    Radiator not getting hot

    Hello everyone. I have a combi CH with 3 single rads upstairs, 1 single rad and 1 double rad downstairs. All have tower valves except the downstairs single rad. My problem is that the downstairs double rad is really struggling to get hot. I have bled all the rads (clean clear water...
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