Recent content by bertles01

The flow temp on the front is set to 62c. Thanks ScottishGasMan for the info on diagnostic codes, I'll have a look.

Thanks for the replies. I have a Salus wireless thermostat - don't think I have any Valliant controls elsewhere unless they're hidden away somewhere. No idea on the hot water priority unfortunately. I did turn the HW on and drain some of the tank and the flame was at the same level as before...

Hi all, I have a fairly newly installed Valliant Ecotec Plus 637 (fitted in the Spring) feeding an Ideal cylinder, and recently started using the heating for the first time. When I turn the CH on the flame indicator starts near the top of the range for a couple of seconds but then settles down...

Thanks to all of you for the replies and info, really helpful. I'll get balancing! Also good to know I don't have to do anything too hasty with moving the valves, will just keep an eye on them.

Hi all, I had a new CH system (condensing boiler/unvented cylinder/13 rads/22mm pipes feeding 15mm tails) installed as part of a big renovation earlier in the year and finally getting round to trying to balance the radiators as there are quite a few not getting very warm. I've noticed that a...

Thanks all for the replies. I'd been using one of those scrapers to get the wallpaper off and kept gouging big holes in the wall... guess I just need to give it a bit less welly! I don't have an orbital or a drywall sander at the moment so trying to work out which one to go for, the Aldi one is...

I've got loads of walls like this having taken off acres horrible wallpaper left by the previous owner. I'm trying to avoid reskimming if I can (for cost/time reasons), so wondering if a dry wall sander would get the flaky glue and other crud off before easyfilling the holes? I'll be painting...

Hi Ig, I had almost exactly the same looking stuff on one of my ceilings. Had it tested and board itself was just fibreboard but the textured paper came back as containing chrysotile so having to get the whole lot taken off professionally. I reckon it's the paper rather than the board that...

Thanks for the replies. Previously when I've filled cracks inside I've put a coating of pva on after raking out but noted on the SBR. tel765 - The planter is already on the list to go before winter... the previous owner had a lot of strange ideas. The ground level has probably come up to match...

Thanks Mottie, good to know as it seems a lot less hassle (and cost) to paper it. Will give it a go.

Hi, Having stripped off a load of wallpaper I'm left with bare plaster which is covered in what I assume are bits of old PVA. Couple of pics attached. I want to paint the walls and wondering if sanding this off will work, or if I will need to reskim? I guess the other option is backing paper...

Hi folks, I have quite a few small historic cracks in the external render on the front of the house (built c. 1880). Pic attached. I was going to do the usual rake out into a v, pva, fill, sand, paint job, but not sure what's the best filler to use. I normally use Easifill inside but don't...

Seems to be a premium brand that supplies mostly to architects/trades, but can't find much on them in terms of quality and reliability. Does anyone have any experience of them? Cheers, Bertles

Sure, photo attached. Looking at it there are 2 protected circuit things on it so fingers crossed. Good news on the sink was worried I'd have to have the mirror miles away.

Thanks flameport, its above the sink but guess the zone 2/600mm still applies. Is the distance to the edge of the mirror or where the wire enters the mirror (or somewhere else) that matters? I had a new consumer unit put in a couple of years ago and I think it's got an RCD, any way I can check...