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I can’t get into the cavity to see unfortunately. The only access I have is the small spotlight holes in the ceiling.

Thanks, yes, I’ve laid some traps for now so let’s see if the nice bite. If not, will get someone in.

Thanks for the replies everyone. So the extension is joined to our garage which has a flat roof. The flat roof over the garage meets the pitched roof. The only thing I can think is whatever it is, has entered up the garage wall and into the roof or it has come along the flat roof and found a way...

Hi, we have a single storey extension to the side of our house with a pitched roof. The other day I switched the lights on and 2 out 7 spotlights didnt come on. I pulled them out to inspect and the cables looked to have been cut by some sort of vermin. Looking at the pictures can someone tell me...

OK. Thanks again for all the clarifications. It's been very useful for me.

Thanks Terry. Do I need to change the whole valve? How would I know? I'm guessing it's just the actuator. I've seen a lot of people say "replace the head" what does that mean exactly? Is that just replacing the motor, or does it mean replacing the whole metal not that sits above the valve. Sorry...

Thanks to both of you for replying. Yes, it is the valve. Is this something I could replace myself or should I get someone in to do it?

Thanks, that makes sense. I'm away from home tonight but will check this tomorrow.

Thanks, will do. Quick question though. If the valve is faulty, I don't understand why when the central heating was on, the pipe for the hot water coil to the cylinder, just after the valve was hot, but the water leaving the cylinder was lukewarm. That confused me totally, as if the coil is...

Thanks. So I tried this and it worked as you described. But in this case, when I called for the hot water, the boiler fired up as expected so its working anyway. Should I repeat the test when the water has gone call, the hot water is being called and the boiler is not firing? Or is that a...

Thanks, didnt see that.

Thanks. Here are some pics. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1zsgVppGd0HVbNNzwOEy6oSlsEihU6DCt?usp=sharing

Hi All, I have a strange problem that started 2 days ago. I have a Worcester Bosch Boiler and Unvented Cylinder. Been working solid for 3 years. Yesterday, there was no hot water at any outlet (tap/showers). It was just lukewarm. The thermostat was set to call for hot water but the boiler wasnt...

Thanks for the explanation. It all makes sense. Thanks for all your advice. I'm going to make a start next weekend.

I forgot to ask. Which gloss would you recommend? The surface in question gets a lot of direct sun light so I don't want it to yellow.