Recent content by michb

so i just need to release the pressure through the prv? and not drain the system from the drain off point? Thanks

Hi, we are changing an old rad valve for a new trv. We have a combi boiler. Do we need to drain the entire system to change the rad valve or can we just let the pressure out of the boiler from the prv? Many thanks

hiya, when sealing the bathtop to the tiles in our new bathroom, we will use silicon sealant. What can we use to take off the excess silicone to leave a nice finish ? Thanks in advance for any advice

i guess what TEMPO is asking is do you need to use ptfe on the compression part of the connector to the tap. i would like to know too please :?:

Thanks for the quick reply Bahco i am just a bit worried about "waste of water" (a cistern full in the loft) and "stagnation" ie using this water for brushing teeth.....

hi - quick question: if someone has a combi bolier system,, is it against the water regs to still keep the cwsc in use for bath, basin, shower and WC water? (mains cold water only supplies the combi and kitchen sink........ Thanks

well done sooey, you are spot on. I checked last night. This was a council job at my mums house. Anyone have any suggestions as to how to fix the problem, other than wait 6months for the council guy to return ? it will be difficult to connect the mains cold to the bathroom tap due to the design...

hiya, our system has just been changed to a combi system (Vaillant combi boiler). Our shower is a hose connected to the bath taps. Even with the hot water tempreture turned down, the shower is too hot. I've tried to turn on the cold tap fully and the hot tap only slightly but this does not help...