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Madrab replied to the thread Hot water expansion tank overflow dripping.If it's the pipe that curves over and into the small cistern that gravity feeds the CH system water, not the hot water cylinder, then as... -
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Have you had any work done on the system recently? New pump, motorised valves etc? If not then it's likely either the ball valve... -
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When system is cold where is the water level up to in the f&e cistern ? It only needs to be a few inches deep. The system sounds like...
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Madrab replied to the thread How do i remove this radiator.I must admit that if someone mentions the 'pin' as part of a TRV, then I would think about the pin in the valve (usually it's when it's...
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I call it "graunched" :) Funny how we have these terms that are not official isn't it :D
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Madrab replied to the thread Swapping flexi.Only caveat I'd add to that would be if the original has been necked by overtightening, so always worth a check. If not then a quick...
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That's the bottom of the pin and is inside the valve. You won't get a coin in there ;)
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Madrab replied to the thread How do i remove this radiator.Alternatively, do it the prescribed way and get a decorators cap and remove the TRV head entirely.
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Madrab replied to the thread Shock arrestor question..Get a drop tight pressure reducing valve (PRV) with a gauge onto the mains - set it to around 3 bar to start with and adjust as...
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Thank you mate. Really appreciate the explanation. Out of all the forums I post on, this has the most helpful people on it.
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Madrab replied to the thread How do i remove this radiator.If all you are doing is wanting to take the rad off then no need to drain the system, just the rad - Firstly - test the TRV on the right...
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Madrab replied to the thread UFH thickness.Use an overlay system, ideal for the retrofit you are taking on. You could take out the 60mm of screed and then use say 40mm of EPS400...
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I'd have used a 50mm core bit but that's me. Don't use it on rotary hammer.
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Madrab replied to the thread Kitchen sink waste advice.Yup +1 ... defo make it larger than 40mm, if it's a normal solvent weld ABS pipe then it's already 43mm OD. ... and also as suggested -...
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Madrab replied to the thread How do i remove this radiator.Don't forget that if you fit panels to the wall that will move the radiator out from the wall by the depth of the panel and anything...