100 or 120 grade sandpaper.
The paint (you linked to) is oil based and will be fine.
Any make of acrylic (water based) primer/undercoat will help obliterate the previous paint marks and discolouration - should it be needed.
Good luck with it!
I agree with the ash pit idea, assuming it's under a fireplace above(there doesn't seem to be much supporting masonry though)?
Could be a coal scuttle? (Adjacent to a fireplace above)
Could be a safe ....... (more porn??!!)
Does it have any access doors out of picture, is there a fireplace...
Morning,
I think you're going to be lucky if you get away with one coat over old gloss!
I would suggest the following:
1. Clean the old gloss.
2. A light but thorough sand (key for new paint)
3. Take a view - is one coat going to cover the colour contrasts you can see?
4. If not put on...
Gents,
Calm down!
I am not arguing with anyone nor challenging their knowledge!
I sought to understand something technical with the potential for danger.
I have the answer and I'm grateful.
I thought that was one of the reasons for the site.
Apologies if some felt I was hostile!
Have a...
Thanks to all,
As per my earlier input, I am seeking to act safely and within the regs!
Looks like a rethink & spend is required.
Thanks to all who responded.
Anyone want a cheap Vaillant 150 cylinder?
(its heavy and only works with Vaillant boilers)!!!
Thanks for the rapid responses
I revisited the install manual for both the cylinder and the boiler,
I still don't see anything missing from the 'required' safety kit and I don't understand the 2 port vs 3 port (as supplied with the cylinder) contention?
Am I missing something?
From the...
Thanks for the response...
I'm puzzled by the the idea that the cylinder has no overheat protection built-in? It does have a 'temperature and pressure relief valve' fitted to the DHW outlet and a Vaillant specific immersion heater incorporating an energy cut-out device (only to be genuine...
Happy new year!
I have an old but good Vaillant Vantage 150 cylinder, it's literature says it can only be matched to a Vaillant boiler?
I also have a Worcester Greenstar R18 boiler and would like to use this, ihave all of the appropriate controls and kit with the cylinder installed.
Can...