Recent content by KAKev

Thanks for info and taking the time to find that info. Had a look at that website but it doesnt say anything about preparation. ie. whether IT will kill the algae or the algae must be killed first.. I agree 100% Think I`ll email the actual paint company.. Also contact the council as...

Hi, I`m currently having a wooden fence painted by the council (leaseholder and have no choice :evil: and gonna cost me £586!! ) The fence has heavy green algae as its shaded and all the guys are doing is basically wiping the area with a rag before applying Fenctone paint. Surely they would...

Thanks both for the replies.. Yesterday out of curiosity I thought I`d try something . Without having to top system up from overheating the day before..Levels ok etc.. I turned the heater to cold setting and drove it 26 miles and there were no probs! and the radiator was hot this time (I...

Hi all, first post.. After reading some of the posts about KA overheating probs it seems that a lot of the times its down to the "heater control valve" . Is there anyway I can test to confirm before I replace it? Bypass? Block off? etc.. Symptoms: Heater works ok.. Pipes hot...