Recent content by phil06

Just double-checked. Yeah - boiler pressure approx 1.7, white knob fully closed. I'll report it to letting agent then. Thanks again for quick replies.

Thanks for reply. I've adjusted pressure once before and remember there being a dribble of water. But this time it gushes out, ie half-filled washing up bowl in about 10 seconds. I'd pull the key out and start again re trying to close the filling link, but I don't know how much water would gush...

Hi. I can't seem to remove filling key without water gushing out of boiler. I've tried rotating and pushing it loads of times but no joy. Can anyone advise? eg if I just pulled key out, would the amount of water that gushed out be more than eg a washing up bowl?

Hi. For the past couple of days, the Myson Apollo boiler in our rented flat has been making continuous knocking/grinding sound. It's not particularly loud, though sometimes it continues for several minutes after the boiler's been switched off (usually it stops immediately when you switch...

Thanks, will mention that when I report it to landlord.

Thanks for reply. Yeah, a guy came last year to do annual check on boiler (though I've put carbon monoxide alarm on kitchen wall just in case). Does it sound like faulty thermostat or something?

Hi. Currently renting a flat (on middle floor of 3-storey house conversion) with a very old boiler (Myson Apollo). The other day it started making a continuous 'trombone' noise so loud that I had to turn the boiler off. Since then the boiler has been behaving strangely: sometimes it makes the...

Thanks for replies. More info - it's just a studio flat on middle floor of converted 3-storey house. 4 radiators in total - 3 small ones (in toilet room, bathroom, kitchen) and 1 larger one in living/bedroom. There's a room thermostat on wall in tiny area between flat entrance door and the...

Hi. Currently renting a place with a very old boiler (Myson Apollo). Noticed lately that the radiators are warm, even though the boiler is set to "Hot water only". Just wondering if it sounds like a big job?

Thanks for all the responses, lots of useful suggestions it seems. JohnD, Why do you say it must be a hammer drill? pinenot, According to the blind's fitting instructions I need a 2mm drill bit to drill pilot holes for wood screws. Wasn't sure when I posted the question but have...

Hi. I'm a complete novice, never done any DIY before, but now need to buy a drill to hang a roman blind - need to drill 2mm holes in plastered wall. Had a quick look online but the choice of drills available is a bit confusing. Was hoping to spend no more than £50 but seems maybe need to...