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    How do you use this type of isolation valve?

    Or use an Allen key, the hole in the middle will accept the right size Allen key. James
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    Complheat 80 Boiler - Can I install plume kit?

    The boiler is to old, no plume kit available. Plus its a standard efficiency boiler so wouldn't be suitable for a kit anyway. James
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    Will I get my money back??

    If you paid with either a visa debit or credit card you can claim back through the issuer. Not many people know about the chargeback facility on visa debit cards which gives you near enough the same protection as a credit card. James
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    Leaking Drain Cock on Potterton Kingfisher CF125 Boiler

    That draincock is the last thing I would be worrying about, given the state of the rest of the thing. But it should just tighten with a spanner, if it still doesn't stop dripping it'll need a new washer. James
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    gas hob/cooker

    Make sure you remember that all cooking appliances fitted in flats and multiple-occupancy dwelling must have FFD's fitted to all burners. i,e each hob ring must have a thermocouple protecting it. James
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    Where to get these handtools?

    In the bottom of the toolbox, it should have the contact details of the manufacter moulded into the plastic. James
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    Temporary seal for heating pipework

    Can of freeze spray and a jacket, about a tenner from B&Q. They work a treat for one off jobs, freeze it then cut some isolators in and then work at your leisure. James
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    What is this???

    Looks like a automatic air release valve, just replace it. Cheap enough and easy to change. James
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    IMMERSION HEATER PLUG REMOVAL TIPS PLSE

    How is wd40 going to do anything, whatever is sealing it to stop water getting out of the cylinder, is also going to stop wd40 getting into the thread. Try heating it up and using shock treatment by whacking it hard with a hammer, also try tightening before undoing. Or just cut the b*stard...
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    IDEAL CLASSIC FF330

    Then just wire the room thermostat in series with the clock switch live. James
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    IDEAL CLASSIC FF330

    Shouldn't be to hard to fit, just live, neutral and earth plus a switch live from the clock to the boiler. James
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    IDEAL CLASSIC FF330

    If the salas programmer is as good as there motorised valves, I would steer well clear. Do you need a programmer to control heating and hot water, if so you will also need room and cylinder thermostats and installed some motorised vaves. If you just need to control the heating then you...
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    Conex vs Yorkshire Kuterlite compression

    Both fittings are suitable for plastic, the DZR mean dezinctification thingy. Used when water in a particular area is harmful to the alloy make up of the fitting. James
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    Boiler Repair

    Sounds like possibly a blocked plate heat exchanger. James
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    gas hob and oven

    As always check the mi's and get yourself access to the combustion chamber. James
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    gas hob and oven

    I'm pretty sure some of these built in ovens are allowed to be fitted on a flex, at least one of the ones I did could be fitted on a flex. Otherwise how would you get it out for repairs/servicing. James
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    Gas PTFE tape vs.water PTFE tape

    PTFE is for girls, long live Loctite 55. James
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    Solderless copper pipe joining...

    I have seen it used, I found it quite brittle and couldn't take any sideways pressure. Other than that I have no real experience, I'd rather just solder and then sleep easy. James
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    Please people considering instant water heaters read this

    We had a call the other day to a housing association customer, she was crying down the phone that her combi wasn't working. Screaming at the scheduler etc. When I get there she has a electric shower, no bath, gas fires and a kettle. Was so upset she couldn't get hot water to wash the dishes...
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    The customer said he has gone off unvented hot water systems

    What was the main cause of the corrosion, were they installed in a hard or soft water area. Is adequate water treatment present, the internal diaghraphm would have had to have failed for water to come in to contact with the metal of the expansion vessel. Most potable water vessels use a...
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