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    Regulations and payment

    Hope you can help me with a bit of advice: Just had some electrical work done for a new kitchen refit. It was to move and put in some new sockets (10) and change the location of light switches. Firstly wanted to check if I need any certification for this as my electrician is saying not...
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    Capping off TRV valve

    Deffo went for the belt and braces approach, its barely a drop a minute thats coming out that not a worry. I think the noises that are coming from the boiler is my problem now. Refilled it to just over 1 bar but does nt sound good Probabaly trapped air or something! and we all know what thats...
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    Capping off TRV valve

    I believe the radiator tail. The TRV is holding down the pin, so I have capped off the pipe where the radiator would go. Unfort even with a washer, PTFE tape there is still a slight dribble, not enough to worry about, but when I repressurise the system and try hot water the boiler makes such a...
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    Capping off TRV valve

    Thanks, what I am asking about coin is does it need to be an exact fit? e.g a 5p is too small diameter and rattles inside? as is penny! currently going through my foreign coin collection!
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    Capping off TRV valve

    Hi all, My plasterer has removed my radiator, I want to cap off the TRV valve as not fully shut off and it still leaks a little. I ve used a 1/2inch brass end cap with PFTE tape but this is still dripping when I repressurise the system. I ve read about putting either a washer/ coin or fibre...
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