Recent content by richardeallen

Hi Long one this so be prepared! It's all to do with fitting a new shower and whether or not my boiler is up to the job/playing up. I live in an old victorian terrace with plumbing that looks like the previous owners let their kids re-site the boiler about three times! I have a...

Well after hearing all your advice i took the front of the boiler for a quick look last night. Sod that for a game of tennis! too many pipes, switches and wires for my liking. Don't fancy rooting around without a manual. I think I'll leave it to the Pros. Unless anyone knows where i can...

Sorry mate you've lost me on the chaff????? From what i can tell a unit is £100 ish and diaphram is £17. I really am skint at the moment hence the no hot water for two years!!! Saving up for a trip around the world and need to rent the house. don't want to do anything dangerous thats...

Thanks again to all for the help. I've ordered my parts so now I'll just see what happens. p.s. tryitandsee your link worked a treat. Diaphram cost me £7 but with post and packing it came to £17 !!! Still if it works its cheaper than the new boiler I thought I'd have to buy. Cheers

Thanks for the input Agile (and all the others for that matter). I'm going to have to give the diaphram change a go first simply on the grounds of cost. How difficult is it for a central heating newbie? I'm relatively clued up spanner wise (dont worry I'm not just going to go tearing into...

Blimey Didn't expect quite such a flood of response. I appreciate it all. To answer some of the questions posted: A) No I'm not a squatter! We've got an electric shower and a dishwasher and beside I like going to other peoples houses and getting joy from washing my hands under hot...

Hi I've had a look through the site and it seems like there are quite a few people who know what they are doing so i thought i post my question. I've got a Celtis FF boiler (pretty old) that works fine in central heating mode but does not give me any hot water. If the central heating is...