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He personally isn't, but works with a 'partner' who is (I checked his number). Thanks all for your input. A second plumber has now looked at it and has solved the issue by bypassing the remote thermostat. A 5 minute fix! New thermostat being fitted (not a remote one). Thank you all very much.

Handily I haven't yet coughed up any money... I was suspicious from the point where he turned up with his 'expert' mate (who is the one that is gas safe registered) who, after a bit of hot water turning on and off and some feeling of warm/cold pipes, concluded it was the diverter and...

Thanks Tony. I feared the same, we do need to try someone else. Costs wise I have been quoted £300 for the valve/actuator (fitted) and an additional £90 for the pump. So I am already looking at £400 without a fix! Good to know of the BG option, a learning curve for me...

Hi All I'd be grateful for some pointers/advice as I am struggling to get an issue resolved. Boiler is a Broag/Remeha Selecta combi, HW works, CH does not. So far the plumber has replaced the diverter valve and its actuator/motor and now the main heating pump. Still no CH. He thinks it's a...