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Hi all, I own a 20 year + Vulcan conventional boiler. Had the burners & jets cleaned recently. Since I've had them cleaned, the boiler seems nosier than normal. When it's first turned on in the morning, sounds like a steam train. After around half an hour, then becomes quieter. This also...

Hi all, I have a very old Vulcan conventional boiler, it's very reliable. I'm very happy with it. I changed the pump myself around 3 years ago when I first moved into my new house. Since then, it has never let me down. Basically I'm wondering if I should get a corgi reg...

Hi all, My brother recently changed his front room ceiling light/fan. Changed it for a normal light, now new light only works at half brightness & 3 other lights within the house are the same. Any ideas? Thanks.

Hi all, What's the easiest way to soundproof a partitioning solid wall? Would it be a case of covering the wall with an acoustic membrane (1.2 mm) & then plastering over the top? Any other easy diy solutions? Thanks.

Hi all, Just after a bit of advice, I want to change my fuse board for something more modern. At the moment my fuse board has fuse wires in it x 6. I live in the North East, what would be a fair price? Are there new regulations now? Pardon my naivety. Thanks...

Hi all, I own a 1973 dormer type semi, had a loft conversion 10 months ago. All my upstairs lights are not working, checked fuse box & fuses, all seem OK. Any ideas? Thanks.

Hi all, I've recently had a loft conversion completed & the ceiling joists were strengthened. Anyway two months on & there's been a few cracks appearing in the downstairs rooms & lost a little plaster, mainly where the walls adjoin the ceiling. Is this settlement caused by my loft...

Hi all, Wasn't quite sure where to post this one. I've just managed to put a small chip/dent into the bottom of my 4mm thick white Acrylic bath, which we had fitted recently. Cleaning out my fish tank & managed to drop a stone into the bath, which did the damage. Is it...

Hi, I own an Ideal Vulcan traditional boiler. The boiler works fine when switched onto water only, takes around 1/2 an hour to gain a full tank of hot water. When the boiler is turned onto radiators & hot water, it's taking an absolute age to gain any hot water- around 3 hours...

I'm suffering from a noisy boiler, it's an ancient Vulcan conventional boiler. When the gas ignites the boiler makes a kettling sound. Makes the noise whether the pump is on or off. Have tried adding "Fernox boiler silencer", which has made no difference. Could it be the gas burner pressure...