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    Plaster problems

    Thanks mate You have put my mind at rest Marc
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    Plaster problems

    Thanks for the quick response The house is about 30 years old. The cracks have developed over the last year I would say. In response to your question - yes, in the places where the cracks appear, it is hollow. What does that mean ? Will a surveyor think it is subsistence and condemn...
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    Plaster problems

    Hi all, I hope you can help me here. I have just sold my house and am very worried about the surveyors report. Although nothing came up 6 years ago when we bought the house, I think he will notice some cracks in the plaster around the walls - mainly upstairs. The cracks appear random...
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    Kettling ?

    Hi all, I have a Saunier Duval 40FF Boiler In the last few days, I have satrted getting a kettle noise coming from it 1) What could be causing the problem ? 2) Is it serious - ie. If I ignore it, will anything happen ? Cheers :)
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    Boiler problems ? Not sure

    Thanks Tony. I understand, having read through this thread, that I haven't been very clear - sorry. I'm panicking thats all - DIY is not my forte ! Now then - now you know what my system is, can I ask a few questions for you to answer please 1) I am assuming that, with the whole...
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    Boiler problems ? Not sure

    OK, its a Suanier Duval 40FF Xeon Can my model be fitted on an open vented system ??
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    Boiler problems ? Not sure

    Mine's a 40ff I'm feeling a little bit happier about the ventilation situation because, but for the left hand side, it is ventilated as it should be. My main concern is this flaming noise like a kettle - again, if I left it is my boiler likely to pack in in the short term ???
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    Boiler problems ? Not sure

    Howay man croydon mate Give the lad a break !!! - my MI says 132 from above and 132 from below No one has yet answered this question - what are the implications of my boiler not having the correct ventilation ??
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    Boiler problems ? Not sure

    Yes mate Its a Xeon Oh and BTW, the kettling has started again after about an hour of no noise, you would think I was making tea again
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    Boiler problems ? Not sure

    Installer was CORGI registered. It was over a year ago, but with only one year's guarantee. I am going to attempt to get the boiler serviced this week by a CORGI registered person. I'll let you know what he says. I assume that if I find out it has been improperly fitted, that can still...
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    Boiler problems ? Not sure

    And now the strangest thing has happened !!! I have been up in the loft to have a look at the header tank. I pressed the ballcock doen to let some more water in, and then wiggle my finger about uin the outlet pipe ... and now the noise has gone !!!!!!! :o :o :o :o What was...
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    Boiler problems ? Not sure

    I'm a maths teacher :cry: :cry: :cry: I understand the measurements, I just wondered what it meant by high and low - if it meant space above the boiler and below - or a hole in the cupboard door of that measurement - I'll get me coat !!!!
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    Boiler problems ? Not sure

    So, there has to be a hole above the boiler of 132 cm squared, or a hole into the cupboard ??
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    Boiler problems ? Not sure

    High and Low should both be 132 cm squared from the room - what does that mean ?
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