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Would new Bristan shower pump from Amazon replace replace the old broken Bristan shower pump thats broken Click on the links please http://postimg.cc/r0LZs5pn https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00OQEHDUG/ref=aod_recs_desktop_prsubs_0 Thanks PS I think these 2 links come up on 2 seperate web pages

Many thanks for your link

After 12 years my shower pump has stopped working and it looks as though this type of pump is not made now. These are the details on the pump Bristan Varispeed 50, High performance Water Pump, Duel Cycle Continuous, and this number 4150052 Could someone tell me what to buy that is the...

As heating is going to be a lot more expensive In three of the rooms in our house that are not used a lot I am thinking of adding another layer of insulation using made to measure pieces of two inch thick seat/bed type of foam on to the double glaze glass Two of the the windows are...

I have a Bristan Quadrato shower set up Click on the link below http://postimg.cc/rDp9FJyv On the right side of the water control bar is a square knob that controls the water temprature. When the shower is in use and warm water starts to flow through the shower head the square thermostat knob...

I have had 3 quotes for fitting a Worcester Boche 12 ri central heating boiler the best one appears to be a small company that does a lot of local work and appears to have a very good reputation. This firm were the only ones that mentioned the need for a pipe from the boiler to a drain about 10...

Thanks for the advice but we are just above the limits for both income and savings and my wife who walks with great difficulty, not safe enough to hold a kettle, cannot bend down low enough to use a cooker or put a pair of socks on is considered not disabled enough for benefits.

Popperton have stopped making spare parts for this model and I don't want to be in the position where I or someone else have to chase all over looking for spare parts. I am 83 years old and caring for a disabled wife I would hate to put her in a position where she would be uncomfortable. So to...

I did mean copper I must have been dreaming

14 year old Popperton Suprima 40L must say i have had very few faults with it in that time. I have just had a quote from a central heating engineer who fits mostly Alpa Boilers and he says that the first metre of piping from the boiler must be brass and he says it would be feasible join the...

Potterton Suprima 40 about 14 years old Over the last month or so I have occasionally had to restart my central heating (red light on control panel flashing) via the restart button but during the last week it has happened more regular and I have had to restart it four times . Anyone have an...

At present and working OK I have a 14/15 year old Potterton Suprima 40 central heatng boiler that is on a service agreement with British Gas. Recently I was warned by British Gas that spare parts were getting short for this model and that they could not guarantee its repair in future. There are...

Blagard and Catlad Thanks for your replies/advice, much appreciated.

This type of profile filler has not has not been fitted is it essential that they are. Thanks

During the recent storm I had roof ridge tiles blown off and broken I got a quote and the insurance company told to me to go ahead and have the replacement done. The person doing the job told me he would be using the "dry ridge tile method" where they screw the ridge tiles down instead of the...