Recent content by jonnym2009

Thanks for the replies. I will have a think about how best to do it. One of the big concerns is when the weight of the roof is lifted off the structure it might all collapse. There are some hefty cracks you can put your fist through and a leaning gable end. Im going to attempt to brace...

No not occupied. This is the barn at the back. Thanks Jon

Hello I have a listed building with clay tiles on it the roof its bloody dangerous and could collapses. I obviously want to save as many tiles as possible. I've been considering a cherry picker for the job, but is there another way? Would you brace underneath as best you could with...

Thinking about I bought a new micro switch 2 years ago as it was wet and turning the boiler on. It was due to the leak from the flat upstairs as at the time the pin wasn't leaking. That did turn the boiler on, this time it doesn't. So it looks like the switch is not the culprit. Any...

Ahh sounds about right. I'm replacing the membrane on the DHW this week as its leaking slightly around the sliding pin, the micro switch is also wet. I will take a look at the assembly in general when its striped. When the boiler is off and the switch removed, if the hot water is run the...

Hello When the boiler has been used for a while, after a long shower etc, the boiler often pops and bangs for a short while when it shuts down, why would this be? thanks for any help Jonnym2009

reading round it could be the thermistor. Problem is I can work out how to access the flipping PCB. I've peeled off the sticker over the control panel but removing the surround is mystifying me. Jonnym

I have a Bosch Classi xx frost free fridge freezer on the blink. code no:KUGU30605GB/02 The lights on the front blink on and off and the compressor starts and stops for a short while then just lightly hums on and off. If we turn it off for a while it comes back to life for a short time...

here is a photo of the said chimney brest.

not much of an arch and no lintel

Hello all Im in a bit of a spot. Im trying to reinstate a victorian fire place... in a victorian flat. Ive read up on what to do and how to do it, but Im very much stumped. In the 60s the fireplace was removed and a gas fire put in leaving a 3 brick hole to vent it(at this point the...