Recent content by Rob F

Thanks for your reply Softus I disconnected the outlet hose from the underside of the valve, then opened the two drain cocks underneath the van. It seems as you say that this didn't...

Hi I've got a thermostatic mixer valve in the shower of my static caravan. The van was drained down for the winter, but when I turned the water back on yesterday, the...

Thanks for that dazb

Hi Is it possible to fit a vellux type window into a slate roof, working from the inside only? Thanks.

I dont think the valve would be too difficult to remove, as the pipe to the bottom port comes up from the floorboards and I know there is slack there. The valve is an ACL Lifestyle, but I guess they are all similar.The good news is there is no sign of a leak at the moment so its fingers...

Yes this is a job for warmer weather! Actually for most of the time there is no sign of a leak but it must be coming from somewhere. Many thanks for your help.

Thanks for your quick reply. The blob of water appears on the toggle on the underside of the valve, which makes me think that it might be the seal on the operating shaft thats leaking. I dont know if this can be replaced. The leak itself is not too bad but obviously water on the electrics is not...

Hi Theres a slight leak on the 3port motorized valve on my ch system. I suspect a seal has failed. Is it mendable, or does it mean a new valve? It only seems to happen when the system is running. Thanks.

The door faces the back garden, so Im not too worried about a particular colour. What I want is for it to last so a good soaking with cuprinol and a few coats of stain sounds like the answer. The existing door I made about 6 years ago and the lower part has rotted right through. This is why I...

Hi I want to fit a new framed ledge and brace door to the side of my garage as the existing one is rotten. What is the best way to treat it?Do I paint it or use a creosote substitute? Thanks.

Spot on! It seems I was in the US version of english. Many thanks

Hi Some of the keys on my keyboard print differently to the symbols shown on them. I have tried a different keyboard, but the fault persists. Any suggestions will be welcome.

Do you have a washing machine connected via a single pole spur? There could be a neutral fault on the heating element which could cause the rcd to trip even with the spur fuse removed. Disconnect the neutrals in the spur to prove.

Thanks Kev checked the room stat all wired as per diagram RobF

Hi out there I recently fitted a new boiler in my home. I have a conventional system; water tank in the attic, cylinder in the airing cupboard and wall mounted boiler in the kitchen. There are no trvs just a room thermostat mounted in the hall. The problem is with the...