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If the room stat wiring is a hassel to run then go wireless they are very easy to install & can be moved to a suitable location as required ie working from home then it can be put in the office during the day. Its not a good idea to use a copper pipe for the condensate, the condensate is...

probably not worth the hassle, it can't be installed elsewhere not legally anyway, and selling 2nd hand parts will be a hassle ie you wont be able to guarantee them especially after posting

The answer to your question is ask your plumber what he's happy with, though Albion & Aristons are ok, but he might like something else

Well if its a new boiler its probably not the expansion vessel, and you did say it was the same on the old system. so probably a leak ,if its taken 10 weeks to lose pressure to stop the firing, then a leak sealer will probably be fine , just add it as per the manufacturer's instructions and...

No you dont need solder for these valves just two spanners to tighten the nuts, there are olives inside them (copper or brass rings) cut the pipe so you have a gap of about 25mm then put one nut onto a cut end then an olive and tighten the nut, then repeat at other end, the small slot in the...

Just change the head no need to drain anything, it screws off from the metal ring, then just replace the head

Well at that price he must be a mate, vokera are mid range and are ok we have fitted hundreds over the years ans not to many problems, though have recently switched to Ariston when asked for mid range, vaillant or Wb or atag for better

well the overflow pipe is usually one section, so unless its cracked then maybe its not that, it might be difficult to get to,but worth trying to see if it is coming from the overflow pipe, are you sure its the toilet overflow and not from the cold tank or header tank,maybe if you have them it...

BES sell the flexi anaconda ones. and rated for the job

What if your neighbours dont want to move there boiler? easy option put sound deafening plasterboard on the wall and it would be cheaper

You would need a motorised valve on the bathroom pipe work and a 2 channel programmer 1 channel for heating & the other for the bathroom

I f you want to put the saniflo further back you can do so, you can use a 4" pan extension or it will also accept a 4" flexi, they are quite adaptable. if you intend putting it behind the plasterboard wall dont forget you will need access for maintenance

The easiest way is probably close the valves, then loosen one from the radiator side of the valve, put a plastic bin liner under the rad to catch the water,open the bleed valve at the top , and drain until empty, then disconnect other side from rad,and lift the rad clear, or alternativly you...

Yes it can freeze and its quite common on condensing lines, upgrade the 21.5mm to 32mm, you can get an adaptor to makle it easy from any plumbers merchant, it might also be worth insulating it.

Stop before you go bald! nearly all toilets accept a saniflo, as they just use 4" flexi outlets which can be connected direct to the spigot on the pan or to an extension if required, so get what you like.