Recent content by Greatgimp

Thanks Boilerman2. Having searched for info regarding that boiler, it seems that one HE is steel, and the other is Stainless steel.

It's a Worcester Greenstar Heatslave 18/25 combi boiler. I don't know what the heat exchanger is made of. I was hoping a knowledgable person would be able to tell me along with its suitability. I'm in Norfolk and the water is as hard as nails judging by the kettle every morning!

I am about to buy a house fitted with a Worcester Greenstar Heatslave 18/25 combi boiler. The property is also fitted with a Permutit PS53 water softener. Is this a compatible setup? Any comments please, good or bad - I've read all sorts of conflicting stories about the boiler being eaten...

Can't say I would have been keen to do this as: a) Not keen on opening up the fire doors as the chimney fire could well be on its way out anyway. b) Read somewhere that water on a cast iron stove is not a good idea especially as I wouldn't be able to guarantee just putting minimal water...

I have a wood burning stove. The steel pipe goes into the chimney about 2ft above. We lit the fire earlier, and before you know it the chimney was on fire - very frightening. I closed all the vents to the woodburner and closed the top chimney vent. Eventually the chimney fire went out but it...

Thanks for the information. I just never realised that dual boxes exist. Incidentally, the plumber's £440 included me doing the donkey work. After he left I had to relevel and screw down the bath feet, mastic the bath to the tiles, fit the end and side panels, fit a very heavy shower door to...

So if it's not about complexity, it means that a simple job needs an electrician. This would create more tax and national insurance contributions, and help to keep money circulating. No wonder the government want more work done by electricians (and other skilled self employed). I had a shower...

No, it's a flush fit, but thanks for the info. It seems such a trivial job to be a notifiable one.

Thanks for the fast reply. I was hoping there would be a unit, single or double all in one, but if it's got to be separates, so be it. I'll now be able to tell my electrician what he'll need to bring (!) Thanksa again

Hi, I have a fused spur at counter height leading to a single socket at floor height for a washing machine. That part of the kitchen has no other power sockets. Is there anything on the market that allows me to retain the fused spur serving the washing machine socket underneath, but allows me to...

Just to let you know, I sent a PM to the recommended member last night and so far no reply. I wouldn't want you to think I've sapped you of tips and forgotten you!

Okey doke, I'll send a PM to woodfinishers1877. You really are a mine of good information. Thanks for the reply.

This is some first class information. It's a lot more work than I thought I would be doing considering the amount of shelves that are going in, but nonetheless I'll be off to my local Travis/Perkins tomorrow and see what they have of that list you painstakingly wrote out. Thanks big-all and...

Thany you big-all, presumably you can knotting that to a degree is invisible. Thanks for your input.

I'm building a wardrobe and have finished the main construction prior to fitting the doors. The pine I've bought for the shelves, about 9" wide, is very sticky with woodsap. I would rather not paint or varnish them but I need to get rid of the tackiness. Any ideas?