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Thanks everyone. Unfortunately the more I read the more confused I'm getting. Fixitflav, Why would it be too late now the job has been done? I assume the inhibitor is always the last step in the job. What is a bright wire nail test? Harry, why drop the water level before adding? Could I just...

Thanks both. Can it be added to the tank even after the system has been refilled?

Hello folks, Long overdue update. Sorry for the delay. I went into information overload, with various engineers telling me different but equally plausible things. Finally got the job done last week for half the price (3 way valve, replacement radiator and a smart thermostat). During the work...

Thanks Harry, Hugh and CountryFan. Sorry for the delay. A couple of inconvenient bank holidays got in the way. Blimey. Where do I start? I'm just a layman. How can I argue the toss with a professional heating engineer? Anyway, I've asked another firm to quote. We bought this house in late...

Thanks both. Yes, heating ok (although the house seems to be taking longer to warm up). Hot water not working. We're using the immersion heater.

The quote states "The radiator to have a new thermostatic valve and a new return valve". I'm not sure why - the radiator needs replacing because it has sprung a leak in the middle of the bottom edge, nowhere near the valves.

It's a straight swap. Sounds like I need more quotes. Thanks Harry and CountryFan, and everyone else who's contributed. Much appreciated.

Thanks CountryFan. Yes it's too far over the top, or yes I should go with the quote?

Thanks everybody for your advice. Unfortunately I'm now way out of my depth trying to make this decision but it sounds to me that switching to a combi or an S plan would require more work and more disruption than simply getting a new 3 way valve and a new high efficiency pump. Am I understanding...

Thanks both. gas112 - sorry, I should have said that the quote includes supplying and fitting a new radiator, draining the system etc. How much disruption would be involved in switching to a combi?

Hello folks, Our central heating system needs a new 3 way valve and a new high efficiency pump because the water is no longer getting hot, although the heating works. We've been quoted £1,368 including VAT. Our Ideal Classic boiler is approximately 30 years old. My question is whether there...

Thanks Exedon. I was with you right up until the word probably! After that, you might as well have been speaking Japanese. I was never any good at meccano. When I say diynot I'm serious. I can build a computer, but put up a shelf... PS: Radiators working now. I'd set the heating controls...

One slight problem. None of the radiators are working now. The boiler isn't kicking in, although it was earlier...

Thanks Harry. I'll draw some water off and give it a try... I've turned both valves off. The one on the opposite side to the lockshield valve is a thermostatic valve. I assume that's what you meant?

Thanks Exedon. The Installer supplied it. Reputable company. I'll contact them. (y)