Recent content by inmcdonalds

Yes I did consider the lining option. However from checking other threads on here the consensus seems to be that either a) it looks bad and b) it's liable to fall off. I guess I could trial it in part of one of the rooms we use less though.

Thanks all for the advice and sympathy. I'll check out some of those products mentioned.

Yes I agree this is probably going to be a long term expensive and messy project. I think they may have had good taste back in the 70s...possibly. They just committed themselves to it for the next 40years! You never know, maybe it will come back in fashion... When people on this forum have...

I think those are exactly the scorers and heat steamer that we have!! Problem is, it's soaking and scoring the paper on the plasterboard underneath too..

My house was built circa 1974. Almost every visible wall and ceiling has woodchip wallpaper on it. Plus they`ve probably been painted a few times to boot. Ideally I`d like to be rid of it from ceilings and walls. It is a five bedroom property, so a fair amount of rooms would need stripping...

What was the problem??? And what was the solution???

You'll be glad to hear we worked out the cause as got it fixed. Scottish water came out an acknowledged the continual noise on the pipe. However they at first maintained the cause was internal. This was because they turned off the internal stopcock and the noise stopped. However I pointed out...

Was wondering if you ever worked out the problem? We have this too as it's continuous ie unrelated to taps or ball valves switching off. I'm convinced it is something in the water board network.

okay I was too lazy to google! I had assumed the way the water supply worked was that it was electrically pumped up to the reservoir on top of the hill, then gravity did the work to get it to our properties. Not sure whether a water ram is involved but will ask the water company when I see them

what`s a water ram??

Apologies in advance for this long rambling post - I`ll try to be brief. Moved into house in February. Cold water tanks in the attic, gravity fed hot water cylinder etc. All cold water taps come off the mains. The whole house is half way up a hill, and is supplied by the reservoir another...

That looks like it might be the right one to me. The video below which shows the old style is a dead ringer for the one I`ve got. I`ve spoken to a plumber who is coming round for a chat. I think he is keen to replace both the stat and the valve ie he will have to drain the system, which i...

If the stat is too sensitive, is it just a question of replacing the plastic thermostatic head? The pin or valve that is underneath it seems to move in and out okay. I`m guessing just removing the plastic bit would be easier/cheaper than replacing the whole metal valve mechanism which would...

So I guess that means you can never turn the radiator completely off by means of the radiator thermostat if the min temp is 5 degrees. Although I'm sure the rooms in question aren't getting that cold...

Hi Just moved into a new house a month ago. Oil fired central heating for a 5 bed bungalow. Got a bit of a shock when I realised we went through 800 litres of oil in last 6 weeks:cry: Anyway I`m now trying to implement a more rigorous energy management system, shutting off rooms radiators...