Recent content by NorthernGuy

Hi all, We've recently had a survey and estimate from a basement tanking company for a type C drainage system. However, they have only quoted for the works they themselves do - and say we have to arrange quotes for the other works (digging/building sump hole, electrics, etc). We are looking at...

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Thanks @Stuckinarut. I’ve possibly misunderstood but I think these ‘self seal’ (somehow?). I did find it on a forum which I’ll try and dig out but this is one of the products it linked to: https://www.mrcentralheating.co.uk/baxi-multifit-420mm-690mm-internal-fit-telescopic-flue-kit It says...

Thanks @23vc!

My 20 year old boiler is on its last legs, so am looking at replacing it. However I’m in a 3rd floor flat with a flue which goes out of the wall by a window. The boiler is by the wall so the flue is quite short. (I meant to post a photo but I don’t seem to have one, so I will post one tomorrow...

Hi all - I have a water softener with a bypass/isolation valve, but it is plastic and old, and has a crack in it, so needs replacing. I've been given a new metal one which I'd like to fit myself. However out of the box, none of the fittings seem to be tight after screwing it together. I can just...

Also - the pressure is low on both the hot and cold water.

Hi all, I’ve recently moved into a flat - about 5 years old. It has a dishwasher in the kitchen below the sink, as well as a bathroom. The water pressure on the bathroom taps is fine, but the water pressure on the kitchen tap is so low. It’s practically a trickle. And the dishwasher won’t...

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The wife used an abrasive cleaner which has tarnished the chrome plug cover in our sink. I tried to remove the whole plug unit as I thought it could be replaced, but it doesn't seem to come out. I then tried to remove just the chrome plug cover, and it does come off. But I can't seem to find a...

Sort of - it popped out when I unscrewed the switch from the wall. It was connected to the terminal right by it. But 2 of the 4 gang switches also control the 2 gang switches. Yes, there were lights behind all the light switches when I moved in. The kitchen lights have their own switch and...

Hi all, I consider myself to be a competent avid DIY-er., even in terms of electrics. I've changed sockets, light switches, and ceiling light fittings. However, I was well an truly stumped today. I purchased some lightwave smart switches before lockdown, and thought a nice bank holiday...

Yes the costs aren't my issue - I'm just curious how the hot water in the property gets heated. Found it though from the product page for my HIU. "The instantaneous hot water heaters inside each heat interface unit shall heat incoming mains cold water via a plate heat exchanger using heated...

So bit of an update - I now understand I have a heat interface unit (HIU). But does this mean the hot water comes in in separate pipe to my mains cold? Or does the HIU simply warm up my cold mains water?

I've just moved into a new build flat, and am looking at getting a water softener installed. I don't have enough space under my sink, but I'm not that fussed about having a drinking water tap, so I was looking at maybe putting it in the utility cupboard. However, my understanding with water...