Recent content by Anthony Mayfield

Thanks, I've been told by building control that unfortunately this does only apply to loft conversions and not a basement one. They have said that because the current flight is of that pitch I can keep the pitch as long as it adheres to the other regulations that I can comply to :)

Hey, I'm trying to convert my basement into a habitable area and having multiple problems with trying to get each stage through building control. I've managed to prove my point on the all the other ones but it looks like they have me over a barrel on the staircase. Because I have to raise...

Managed to find the drain valve (under one of the kitchen cabinets). It wasn't draining at first but I turned up the pressure and the water started coming out. I didn't wait long enough really but put some of the ds40 in and waited a while. Already started to get flow through the system at...

So just a quick update to those that might be seeing a similar issue. When I got home I started drilling holes into the back of the cupboard that was hiding the pipework. It lead me to a tap that was controlling the flow out pipe (this is why the flow out pipe valve was sheared off). This was...

They were different questions so thought it would be better to split them out, I normally get told off for asking too many questions in the same thread not the other way around :) I'm not sure about paid advice but I'll certainly be looking for a plumber sometime soon for the Plaistow area to...

Thanks for the feedback, the PRV seems to be the only new thing in the entire system, it stands out like a sore thumb so hopefully it will last until the boiler gets replaced. I've taken the pump off and given it a full clean, included impellor, manifold and air release valve. A blockage in...

Thanks Old&Bold, I'll give that a shot when I get home. A few people in the other thread have warned that they might start leaking if I touch them but I guess the CH isn't working either way so might as well give it a shot.

You tested your wiring?

I've taken off the pump and clean it and it appears to be working fine, although old. It's got it's a Grundos UP 15-50 and is meant to have three different speeds. Online it says that you just flick a switch but mine doesn't have a switch just this cryptic arrangement of wires from the...

I'm hoping you can help with my radiator woes. I've been fighting with my boiler since I moved into my new property. I've just replaced the diverter motor value which was broken and now I'm getting hot water through my flow out pipe, however the flow in pipe never gets warm :( I've pulled off...

Cool, thanks, I'll just drain through the safety valve.

I am planning to get a pro in to replace the whole boiler soon, I'm just trying to put it off until I have done up the kitchen and living room as otherwise it's going to kill that budget and delay it.

Thanks, I'll pull off the head tonight. I haven't been able to do it yet as it looks like the heads on my flow in and flow out valves are buggered, but I guess if I just release the pressure with the safety valve it will drain the system enough to take off the head. I did create another post...

I had indeed mixed up the two leads when I tested the old motor. After putting them back and placing the new motor back in a now successfully have hot water and a hot out flow pipe :). However I still don't have hot radiators :( The radiator closet to the boiler is lukewarm at best. Although...

Hi Ian, sorry I don't know where I got low pressure from but after checking the manual it's the overheat warning (02), I've now updated the initial question. Since speaking I've put the old diverter valve back on which is locked in the up position. As I put it on I heard water gushing into the...