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Thanks SNB - I have now got the Worcester Life 8000 installed. I have a choice between a Hive or the CT200 Controls...

Thank @sxturbo and @Harry Bloomfield I guess in that case I should base my decision on the reliability of each boiler and their minimum output. Harry, thanks for link, but I'm really sorry, from there I can't see or tell what the minimum output of the vaillant boiler is.

Thank @muggles, @Mottie and @Harry Bloomfield Where is the data published? I believe he said either a Vaillant Ecotec Plus (35/38KW) or Worcester 8000 life (35/40KW). Please correct me if I'm wrong, but the Worcester 8000's minimum output is 3.5KW, right? Not sure about the Vaillant though...

Thanks Harry - That's really appreciated. I'm just wondering whether both boiler are on par when it comes to fuel consumption or one is more than the other.

From my understanding, reliability wise, both boilers are the top of the game. But I've researched and it seems people complain about vaillant's customer services.

Thanks....that makes it very difficult as I'm told the Worcester is really good too.

Thanks Harry - that's fine, I'll keep that in mind. But what about the choice of boiler from the two?

Hello...can anyone help?

Hi everyone, I'm finally replacing my ideal isar boiler, which has given me countless headaches. My plumber has recommended either a Worcester 8000 life or an Vaillant Ecotec Plus - He said both are really good and reliable. I would be grateful if you could help answer the following...

Cheers everyone for your help. I already have lots of pea shingle (10mm??) left over from a previous job, so I guess I could use that? John is correct in saying that I'm not looking to concrete the whole hole, just the top few inches. Correct me if I'm wrong, but can the following method...

Cheers noseall. The garden is normally used for parking vehicles and the pipe is below.. I need to make sure that the ground is solid enough to drive over. Since the pipe is hanging almost midair, will filling pea shingles under it be strong enough? Also any help on my other questions would be...

Thanks John, that's very helpful. This brings me on to my other questions: 1. Can I use rapid set cement to make the concrete? 2. Is it worth purchasing a 5l frost protection chemical to add into concrete or is that not needed? 3. What is the mixture of solids and clay and how do I fill...

Cheers Paul. The pipe is hanging almost midair with nothing underneath it, so how can I put 10mm gravel under it? Regarding the concrete. It's going to be around 5C-7C during day and around 2-3C at night. This is why I'm thinking to use rapid set cement and some sort of frost protection.

Hi guys. I have a question (or two). Our drainage pipe was damaged, so we had to get a trench dug up. I've fell out with the guys who did the job. Anyway to cut a long story short I've been left with a hole. Not only that, but they also took out what looked like a mixture of solids and clay...

Hi John. Regarding the sill. Would OP need to actually take the whole sill off totally or would he be able to simply lever it up an inch or so to push mineral wool in? Also wouldn't lifting the sill damage any wallpaper or the windows?