Madrab's latest activity
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Madrab replied to the thread Lockshield valve spindle won't turn.Yeah - when an older compression valves are locked down tight then the threads tend to bind together as they're only softish brass, so... -
Madrab replied to the thread Lockshield valve spindle won't turn.It's jammed - either the thread on the valve or the jumper with the rubber seal - it may go with a bit more persuasion and then it'll...
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Madrab replied to the thread Extendable shower curtain pole.The lock ends up failing after a time of trying to hold the curtain up, time for a new one - or even a proper fixed one?
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Madrab replied to the thread Gas Valve issue in old boiler.yes - that's great he has identified the component but if the gas valve isn't available then there's no point n knowing what component...
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I do find it odd that the OP put this nice but rather pedestrian install up as an example of how it should be done but hasn't responded...
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Madrab replied to the thread Rainhead replacement.Not sure where that's coming from? IME combi's can cope with a rain head shower without a problem, as long as the mains pressure and...
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@Malc Just so you're aware, @Razor900 is our "go to" engineer for all things Intergas in the Combustion Chamber He spent many years with...
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Madrab replied to the thread Rainhead replacement.Missed the smiley!
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I think that's the point of the smiley face, it's a silly picture which isn't real.
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Madrab replied to the thread Central Heating Design Tips.Yep - fair enough - bad choice of words. I still wouldn't want a client to be able to interact and isolate the EV from the system...
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That is very common advice and it's also wrong I'm afraid. An expansion vessel is not a safety device in any way shape or form. If...
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Madrab replied to the thread Central Heating Design Tips.I must be honest - a commercial 600L vessel - certainly makes sense and only something an experienced engineer would ever interact with...
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Madrab replied to the thread Rainhead replacement.I can safely say that the rain showers in the picture are not 255mm, the perspective is all wrong. I have a Mira Activate with a ceiling...
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It's pointless having an isolating valve or drain-off on the vessel. When checking the vessel pressure just bleed the rads and drop the...
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Madrab replied to the thread Central Heating Design Tips.Nope - All that needs to be done is isolate the rads at a valve (count the turns if it's a lockshield) and the system can be...
