Recent content by duncwilson

Hi oilman - a friend in need is a friend indeed - a friend who knows about plumbing is better ! Yes it is an oil boiler I can alter the temperature of the hot water with the dial on the front of the boiler and this works fine - when i turn it up the burner starts, when i turn it down the...

I forgot to add : Central heating works fine, everything works OK its just that expansion vent pipe coming out of boiler is very hot and header tank is full of hot & steamy water which i am sure is not normal

Thanks very much for the advice. I will have a play with the pump speed and see what happens. Only think that seems to confuse me is that : 1. this situation occurs even when central heating is off & i am just using boiler for hot water (Worcester Heat Slave open vent Combi). 2. the...

Hi - Please please help because it it a bit of a worry !! We have a combi (open system) and the expansion tank in the loft is hot & i mean hot !! Should the expansion tank contain such hot water ?? If not - what could the problem be ?? thanks

Hi there, Hope someone can help. I am considering putting velux style windows into a corrugated iron roof. Is this do -able ? Any idea where I can get flashings from ? Is there a kit out there specifically for this job (ie skylight, flashings & fixings ? Thanks you guys - never...

The tray is on suspended floor, battons and then inch of marine ply. Can't get in from underneath because there are loads of pipes running from the boiler. I had a go at breaking a hole through the bedroom wall - made a real mess and think i now need advice on how to plaster. Still can't...

Hey guys thanks very much for your advice - although none of it is very useful as i don't want to trash the wall / tiles / floor i have spent 2 weeks putting together !! Also - as the tray is cemented down i dont reckon I can get it back out again without smashing it up. I reckon i...

Hi there, I hope someone can give me advice on this !!! I have recently installed a ceramic showertray in the corner of a new bathroom. I have cemented it in and tiled the walls and floors and was feeling very pleased with myself. But then - a problem. I have forgotten to tighten up...