Recent content by Compfix

Just a quick reply to say thanks again for info and to confirm this has indeed solved my noisy boiler problem. P.S. I have had 3 different "corgi" registered engineers who have not been able to solve this for me. The first said flush the system out it is probably kettleing in the boiler...

namsag Many thanks :D

Thanks for your replies and to quickly describe the problem with my boiler. When I turn my boiler on it fires up no problem and the pipes around the boiler get hot and the system starts banging like a rabbit on heat then knocks off, it goes on like this for 2 or 3 more times then the pump...

Hi Could anyone give any tips on changing a - pump over run stat ?i.e. location ,ease of access etc. I think from a bit of research on here that is my problem with my heating system. Thanks

Fair point I have a BTEC HNC in electrical/electronic engineering but I do not work in that field and obviously do not have the experience in household electrics but I might just do the courses because I find it interesting. Just out of interest what test gear would you need ? compfix

Thanks for the info it might be more cost effective to take the "part p" exams myself I think :D Cheers to those who helped and also those who scared the sh*t out of me !. compfix

Again thanks for your quick reply. Powergen are coming out to fix seal and fuse, they didn't seem too bothered that I broke it (I played the old I made a mistake card on phone). They didn't mention money but no doubt it will cost me something. One more thing how much would...

Thanks for the quick reply. The reason I wanted to pull the fuse in the main meter was I intended to replace the consumer unit (its the old fuse wire type)and there is no way to turn the power off other than pull the fuse. What sort of trouble am I in with the electric board ? Thanks

Hi I needed to pull the main fuse in my meter box outside (to take the cover off my consumer unit). It had a little wire seal,but when I tried to break the seal I broke the loop on top of the fuse. Can anyone tell me where I can get one from also the the wire seal. Plus can I get in...