Recent content by rdv123

Thanks, I was looking for a unit incorporating the switch but dont think I'm going to find one

I am trying to find a 4" bathroom extractor fan with a timer and manual on off switch or pullcord. Its going through a wall so an axial design is adequate. I dont want it switched by the lights or a PIR. I also do not require a humidity sensor. Have spent ages trying to find one, help please.

I certainly did'nt expect anyone to get this upset! With an attitude like this you might be quite dangerous in a high performance car

I was already well aware of the correct way to do it and thats why your original post was not useful. Now it appears there is no easy fix only a difference of opinions on the suitability of PRVs. I did not insult you by name calling only suggested that if you had read the post it was clear that...

Well lads I bought the wrong valve and have now been suitably told off for trying to find an easy way out. Appears there is little choice here i.e. change the valve or run a new cold feed. Surprised at the different opinions concerning the effect of PRVs are they really so hit and miss

Thanks for the replies. JohnD, people I have spoken to today agree with you. They seem to think Aqualisa are just stating the ideal when in fact a PRV on the cold feed should work. I'll give it a try, easier than taking up the floor and fitted carpets upstairs to run a cold feed from the tank.

Did you actually read the post? If so your reply is of no help whatsoever.

I have purchased an Aqualisa Quartz thermo (unpumped) to fit downstairs. The instructions say I cant use a mains cold feed and a stored hot water cylinder supply. I thought about a pressure equalising valve but aqualisa say this wont work because it will reduce the hot supply as well, they say...