Recent content by IanMK13

My boiler (BG Potterton Precision) will soon reach its end of life. Rather than being left in the lurch when it does, I've been analysing my present CH system so I can better make a decision on a replacement system when the time comes (e.g. boiler capacity or even replacement by ASHP). The...

I’ve got the same issue with 2 new rads. I’m annoyed that the useless plumber didn’t fit these in the first place and left too little jiggle room on the pipes which are now buried in the wall. I’ll have ho option but to dig out the pipe at least at one end then make good after.

I have this regularly occur overnight. I set a minimum overnight temperature but despite the temperature not falling anywhere close to it, the boiler will fire up for 30 seconds or so. Not only is this very wasteful of gas, it is really taking its toll on the boiler. I’ve already had to add a...

The CP8 Installation Manual (PR4958 Rev2.0) shows 2 connections for a Novagard 4, but Strobe+ (if I remember correctly) isn't connected on my unit. Thanks for you help.

Thanks sparkymarka. I wondered why there was only one wire to the strobe pair. I guess it won't be straightforward to get the panel back to the condition it was in before I triggered it, then. I'll try getting a different guy in to try to fix the panel. I thought the sounder would stop with...

I have a Eurosec CP8 panel with Novagard Nova 4 bell box. I thought that the system was disabled but with the bell box LEDs flashing, as a deterrent. The last alarm technician to visit left the control panel disconnected. Since I am having some doors replaced I thought that now was a good time...