Recent content by DaveBrady

Hi Conny, thanks for your reply. The instant you switch it on it is boiling hot, do you know if there is an adjuster inside ?

Just moved into a new house and replaced the old boiler with a new Ideal boiler. This has made the mira element shower run scalding hot. Is there anything I can do or do I need a new shower now?

Re-drained and refilled same problem. Deduced it must be the boiler, so took cover off. Black box with 3 lights, 1 solid red (Lockout) and 2 (Boiler & mains) flashing green. So I'm guessing its a PCB problem. If I get another one would it be something I could do myself to keep costs down?

Drained the system ok, replaced the radiator, refilled the system and bled all the valves. Now the boiler itself wont start. Usually there is a slight trickle of water sound before it bursts into life, but when heat/water is pressed it just clicks and nothing happens. What have I missed or done...

Massive thanks Stem, I will give it a go

Thanks for your helpful reply. The boiler is a Potterton Promax SL if that helps.

I have to replace the ladder radiator in the bathroom. The pipework will need to be slightly altered as the new one is a fraction bigger. How do I drain a condensate boiler?

The wrought iron gate at the front of my house is set back on the concrete posts and whenever its a bit windy we get a huge pile of leaves build up at the gate. The gate is approximately 4" back from the edge of the wall. Anyone got any simple ideas that may help the leaves carry on their way...

He is being messed around by the merchant who says they have ordered a new tank but it is taking an age to arrive. Thanks for answering the question so quickly, as I told my neighbour, this site and it's patrons are worth their weight in gold !!

neighbour having trouble with replacement water tank in loft. Would it be possible to do away with the tank altogether and hook it up to the mains? Any help would be very helpful

Thanks for the reply I will give that a try. It has a header tank in the loft and as I have very limited plumbing skills, could you recommend one which is VERY easy to use, ie pour it in and walk away, job-done style?

Unfortunately not. I stinks all the time. Interestingly enough, when I drained some water out via the bleed valve and it smelt ok.

One of my bedroom radiators is giving out a terrible stagnant water smell. Anybody know how what the problem is or even better how to cure it ?