Recent content by gms

Hi All I had a new boiler and solar system installed about 7 years ago. In May 2016 the solar stopped working and I had Glow worm engineer fix the problem by replacing the solar thermal sensor which slides into a pocket at the bottom of the tank. In May 2017 the same sensor stopped working...

Thanks for the suggestion mysteryman I will give it a go when and if the sun ever decides to shine again! I'm pleased (dubmuffin) Claire has the same issue/problem If I find a satisfactory solution I will post it here> Thanks to all who took the time and trouble to reply you are all stars!

I said: I just want to be able to see the temperature of the tank downstairs and switch the boiler on from the programmer downstairs particularly during 'typical variable British summers! D_Hailsham replied I see what you are wanting to do, but I can't see why? It implies that you don't...

Thanks mysteryman I'm pleased you understand what I'm seeking to do. I just want to be able to see the temperature of the tank downstairs and switch the boiler on from the programmer downstairs particularly during 'typical variable British summers!. Thanks D_Hailsham . I was left the...

Thanks to all for giving advice so thoughtfully. One person suggested I allow the boiler to control when the water is heated up. I may be wrong, but I like to get as much hot water from the solar system as possible when I can, consequently, I need be able to see how much the solar has heated...

Thanks Kevindgas Will give him a ring.

I wonder if anyone can advise me. I have my boiler cylinder and solar water system and its controller in my upstairs bathroom. My programmer is downstairs in my living room immediately below the bathroom. The hot water cylinder has a thermostat. I can check what the temperature of the cylinder...

Thanks again Agile Managed to find this chap form Sittingbourne which is quite close to me. Not spoken to him yet but seems to have a good reputation and as a bonus he seems to specialise in ATAG boilers Not sure if the forum allows posting these details but they are freely available on...

Thanks for the interest Kevindgas. Our bathroom is quite small and is the only alternative site for the boiler which does not involve unacceptable disruption and additional pipe work other than a replacement baxi back boiler which has insufficient power. The chimney where the BBU is now runs...

Thanks again Tony, We have cavity wall insulation and one living unit is mid terrace whilst the other half is a semi. Are you saying that a 24kw boiler working to capacity is working more efficiently than a 32kw not working so hard? If as you suggest I have someone install the new boiler...

Hi Agile/Tony Thanks for your reply Sorry a typo in my house size should have read 410 sqm not 142. This makes a big difference in the boiler size doesn't it? Your suggestion of a separate installer makes a lot of sense. Thanks gms

Hi All I am in the process of finalising a new system for a 3 story semi with 5 bed rooms 2 bathroom 2 kitchen and shower room. Approx 142sqm. The house functions as two houses for us (a couple) and one of my children's family of 2 adults and a child. We are removing an old baxi boiler...

..................................................................... Ok, sounds interesting. If I was to consider having it done as you suggest, Is there a regulation that says the minimum distance a boiler has to be from a bath? Thanks gms

In terms of cost I guess it depends on the amount of pipework and upheaval involved for people who need to resite their boiler from a center of the house chimney to an ouside wall. In my case the boiler is so sited the cylinder and controls are to the right of the stack on the next floor, all...

Hi mine was the post started this thread. What do you mean when you say flue/scaffold BG nonsense? Are you saying that the old flue is Ok? Are saying that if new it can be fitted from below? Are you saying your fearless and fit them down the stack from a ladder? Are saying BG are...