Recent content by diytrev

Thanks. 4-bed CHALET bungalow - originally 2-bed bungalow, but two more beds + bathroom added in original loft space. F and E tank (if vented system) would be in remaining loft space above first floor, i.e. almost in the apex of the roof. Does this affect your comments on head height...

Alan, Thanks for your comments. I know it's not advisable to reinstate it, and I don't intend to. Which is why it's not really appropriate to discuss with insurers the consequences of failure after reinstatement. I have already negotiated with them to pay the equivalent of the full cost...

Hi, this is supplementary to my first post about choice of new oil boiler. I've created a separate topic because it's a completely separate question - hope that the right netiquette. We've had an underground oil leak in pipe between tank and boiler; been moved out by insurers for 6 months...

Hi, I would appreciate advice on the following (my first post): I'm having a new oil-fired condensing boiler fitted in our 4-bed chalet bungalow (replacing old one - separate query and more details of why in next post). I'm not having a combi (new vented hot water cylinder just fitted)...