Recent content by aGasMan

Not really as I did state that not all details are known yet. I posted it to make people think about what they are doing and whether they are capable and using the correct tools, not to point blame at anyone. I only posted it hoping that it would make people aware and not to examine the...

But this means that they are exempt from responsiblity because they are not qualified and have just put a nail through a pipe? When putting nails or screws in a wall would you not check for pipework first? wedginald - I agree that is why I stated COMPETENT RGI. compheat - Big coincidence...

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/new-kitchen-probed-after-gas-blast-wrecks-homes-2122867.html Not all the details are available yet but there is a seriously hurt pensioner in hospital and 10 others injured, caused most likely by poor workmanship. I'm not saying DIYers are...

Just reading these posts infuriates me, how can our industry regulator (which is so keen on stamping out this kind of work) basically ignore it. Surely nipping this in the bud now is far better than waiting for someone to die. But it does appear that that is what it takes to get them off their...

it could be 1/2 inch.By asking for an 11mm one you are leading them into thinking it is metric, show the merchant guys the fitting and see what they can find. If this is fruitless then ask if it could be half inch.

if the boiler doesn't fire until you manually make the micro switch it is likely to be the diaphragm, this is not always easy to change but if you're fairly handy with a screwdriver you should be fine. As for it overheating were you running the tap when you manually made the switch? If not...

From the symptoms it could be a problem with the amount of gas going to the boiler. the working pressure of the boiler should be tested at the boiler and meter also it would be worthwhile checking the gas rate. Unfortunately you will not be able to do this yourself.

So you think Makita are a good brand? people have recommended dewalt and bosch to me - though couldn't find anything by dewalt comparable to that Makita

sorry probably should have been more specific im looking around £150 if possible, I looked at those and they seem out of my price range. Thanks

Im looking for a new drill/driver for work it'll be used mainly for drilling holes for radiators on external walls. What sort off spec should I look for? currently have an old (7 years) corded Makita. I would like a cordless drill for ease of use and one that will drill and drive. Thanks Matt

Did you do that plumbing yourself? it looks shocking. The picture of your pump has a black section below it where the wire goes in, this will be where your speed adjuster is. Is there power at the pump? is the pump running? to check remove bleed screw on it and put a screwdriver inside. I...

It's possible that its pumping over this is were water from the system enters the header tank via the open vent. The open vent is generally a curved pipe entering the top off the tank. When the noise occurs do you see water coming from this pipe? and afterwards is the water in the tank hot...

You probably misunderstood him, the pipe must terminate outside either facing back into the wall or less than 300mm from the ground. Before putting the thermostat back on the valve turn it up to full, it should go on easier then.

If you have a multi meter put it on resistance (ohms) attach the probes to two of the three spades. and adjust the temperature on the stat. if you do not get continuity (the expected reading would be OL) then the one you have not attached your probes to is common. Then attach one probe to...

The neutral for the pump doesn't have to be connected into the boiler as well, just as long as it is connected.