Recent content by TangoCharlie

I've just been to B&Q where I purchased the tap and cistern. "Oh, we dont do spares for those" was the answer I got! Are they not supposed to go wrong? Give me old style taps and toilets any day! Tc

but how do I strip it further(than the photo) and get the cartridge out? Thanx tc

Thanks guys. i got the cistern button off. the whole lot unscrewed, buttons and all. I got the tap apart but am left with this (image below) the hot tap side is dripping a lot. Where do I find the washer please? Do I replace that whole green unit and how do I remove it? Thanx Tc

Thanx. Ivevchanged a few Thermo-couples before. I may try that first. Can my symptoms be as a result of a failing thermo-couple? tc

Its called a Firecharm. I removed the external case, the decratve bit. Tc

I have a Robinson Willey gas fire. The pilot light goes out intermittently (not due to wind) and after approx 5 mins the fire (when on) itself goes out. Funny thing is when the cover is off it seems to work fine! Any ideas please? Thanx Tc

Thanx Any ideas why the cistern is making a gushing sound at random intervals, if its not the stopcock? I really dont like these modern fittings!! Goldspoon, no worries. Thanks for the reply. I shall try and unscrew it or unprise it a bit later. Tc

I do hope you are not being patronizing. Do you mean the silver ring unscrews? Tc

thanx guys. My meter was set to volts and Ive never had that happen before!! It sparked and i could smell burning! I was shocked (not literally) but pleased it kicked into life! Tc

Ive had this issue for nearly a year now. I have replaced the flow switch (just the micro-switch)before as once the hot water tap was switched off, the led on the main board never went out and the boiler over-boiled, rattled and switched off every time. I have adjusted the switch but if I...

Recently the house has been unusually cold and on closer inspection it turned out that although the thermostat had asked for CH, the Puma 80e combi boiler had not fired up. The HW works every time (well it fires up and works as it normally does). Yesterday I wiggled a few wires (with it...

Hi Im so grateful for this forum! I think its high time I start doing these little maintenance issues in my home, they are really starting to build up! Problem one Dripping tap. The bathroom has a modern tap that has a lever. The hot water side has been dripping for 18 months. And for...