Recent content by MickyMann

I've replaced all our 1970's TRVs with new Draytons and am having real problems getting each valve's temperature drop to be what the online guides suggest (11-12deg). The boiler's a Worcester Greenstar 29CDI fitted in 2016. I liked the idea of using the TRV4 to do the job of the orginal...

I've just discoverd that the height of the Elite polymer is 265 mm so that's a whole 30mm clearance! I might just go for that. Thanks to all for your help.

OK, we've all had it. So what did you really mean?

Sorry, foyers? And where/how on (this?) forum? Do you mean registering on Texecom's website? Again sorry, it's been a long day.

Thanks, it sounds appealing, however the existing panel is located in a restricted position...the height space is 295 mm and I believe the Elite is 285mm! That's not allowing much room for ventilation. Also, equally important - is the software freely available to a non-professional installer...

After a few frustrating hours, discovered there's a Texecom Excel which, for a panel AND LCD keypad isn't a lot more expensive that the Veritas R8 (or R8+) and considerably cheaper that the Elite. Anyone got any views re. false economy etc.

History: We've a 10 year old (coincidentally EXACTLY 10yrs to the day since I fitted it!) Texecom Veritas R8 which has developed an intermittent fault (Zone 5). Even with the sensor cables removed and a shorting link on the terminals the keypad occasionally shows the zone as "open". Tried...

All the other radiators in the house are fitted with bayonet-type fitting15mm Danfoss TRVs; they're all still working after at least 27 years. Not impressed with BOSS!

Thanks

We've a utility room radiator with 10mm pipework; fitted about 6 years ago it has a BOSS TRV which has failed (sensor plunger just flops around as if the wax sensor has leaked) and the radiator is always "on". I don't consider 6 years a reasonable life so I'm reluctant to buy another BOSS head...

We've a Worcester Greenstar gas combi-boiler controlled by a Honeywell CM921 wireless 'stat/controller (retained from our previous installation). The Honeywell is about 8 years old and despite still working well, the display is now barely viewable (common issue I believe) having deteriorated...

A (hopefully) final note on this. Might I be so bold as to point to rule 10 of The forum Rules, which has the following link " http://www.diynot.com/forums/plumbing/diy-gas.8090/ " Quote from the 3rd last paragraph on that page.... "Water carrying parts of a boiler unrelated to gas or...

Oilhead....The point of my post??? I was asking so that... (1) if it was user fixable I would know where to look and not have to replace on a trial and error basis (like those I mentioned). (2) if it wasn't, then I'd know what to expect when a "competent person" turned up and not employ him...

DP, am I to assume your response is because I'm not a "GS fitter" and if I were to consider a DIY repair, would not be "qualified" to work on a purely wet-plumbing/electrical issue? Hmmmm FYI, if I call in a "professional" to do work for me, I like to know in advance what he'll be doing...

Any ideas what it might be then? diverter valve, diverter motor? although I guess if you knew you'd have mentioned it. Mick