Recent content by jonc24

Gas2Air, you are a genius! SHE LIVES TO FIGHT ANOTHER DAY, I appreciate it might just be one more day, but tomorrow is better than today, the sharp whack kicked it into life, and all my radiators are heating up along with a gentle smile appearing once again on my lady's face. Thank you for...

Ok, going to do some research on the matter and look at pumps, I have used a friendly plumber in the past who would be willing to take over if I get into difficulties. Will give the hammer approach a little try and see where it goes. The up pipe goes back down, another picture below.

As an aside, I took a few pictures anyway, and it does look pretty old :-)

Gas2Air Thanks for the info, it is very kind of you to help, could I trouble you for a few more answers if you can? 1) Does this mean that there is no 3 way valve, and that I should apologise to the other half for the mess I have made? 2) Is this a DIY or professional job, I have...

Hey Gas2Air, thanks for quick response. Pumped CH & Gravity HW doesn't mean masses, but kinda fits with what I have been thinking. Can't feel any vibrating on CH demand, but then not sure I usually can, am aware of noises from that corner of the bedroom but never felt the pump under normal...

I need help, been finding my heating a little unreliable (not heating up) over the past week, have also noticed over the last month that the noises made when the heating is on (creaking pipes etc) has been getting louder. Now when I switch on the CH from the timer (programmer?) I no longer...