Recent content by bendywendy

Thanks for the replies chaps. Re: the earthing. Yes this all looks new. I suppose it is a sound installation and it is more a case of a little knowledge being a dangerous thing (with regards to me). My parents are in their seventies, but fiercely independant and don't seem to consult anyone...

Visited my parents today and they were proudly showing off their new consumer unit. (guided tours, tea and digestives 50p a time). It appears to have been done all legit and they have paperwork but I have a few questions. I have read in various posts that there should be a 100a DP isolator...

Hello ChrisR. Yes the slate roof is a single storey part of the house.

Hi. Thanks for the replies. We've had two quotes so far. One we've discounted as we did not have a good feeling about the chap, who basically came in,had a look around and gave us a price. The other person we contacted spent a hour looking around, measuring up and discussing various aspects of...

Would anyone like to take the time to offer a bit advice on the likely cost of a new central heating system. We've had a couple of prices and frankly I've been quite surprised at the amount. I'm not suggesting that I feel we're being ripped off, I'd just like to try and get some ball-park...

Thanks for your reply Chris. With regards to the existing combi we have no idea as to it's age and condition but due to the presence of empty boxes suggesting that parts had been changed, including the diverter valve we had decided that we needed a new boiler. I expected from my research around...

My partner and I are looking at a pair of commercial units to run a nursery business from. The existing heating and hot water is supplied by a Vaillant boiler, which runs eleven radiators and supplies hot water to two handwash basins and a kitchen sink. We intend to hang onto the existing...

Thanks for the reply. Got a quote over the phone today to replace the gas valve. £200.00 and he can come between Xmas and new year. Does this sound about right?

We have a housewarmer back boiler. It has recently began to make a "whooshing" sound when it lights up. Is this a major problem? Should it still be used or should it be switched off till we can get someone out to look at it?