Recent content by terryb242

At the bottom to the back plate there is a small cut-out, placed a small screwdriver in there and gently levered between it and the plastic insert and the turn knob eventually popped out. Thanks a lot HandyHands. Regards, Terry.

Typo error, it should be EntryGuard. Yes, thats it exactly HandyHands, the knob when turned, engages into a steel slotted bar that act like a door chain. Thanks for the info HandyHands, I will give it a shot and post the outcome I haven't figured out how to load images yet, so see link...

Hello, I have a 2-claw Winkhaus Entryguard system fiited to my front UPVC door which needs replacing, it is 11 years old. The gearbox mechanism appears to have grenaded itself. The the claws / deadlock work ok but the 'wedge shaped' latch will not retract when the handle is turned (took me...

Anyone..?

Bunnyman..?

Ok.... drained and flushed system to change some valves, and heating worked fine for a week before the fault returned. The pump seems strong, and the flow switch actuator lifts within seconds. However, when the demand is removed and the pump stops, it takes about 30 seconds for the actuator...

Hello Bunnyman, thankyou for your response. If the pipes are blocked will a system drain and filling with cleaner clear them or do I need to stick a hose on them..? Does the pump just unscrew and pull off.? and can I legally do it myself.? Regards, Terry.

Hello Chaps, firstly let me say that I am not fixing or advising anyone else to fix their boilers, I just want to fix my own and save having to spend wads of cash the wrong side of Christmas only to end up replacing it. My boiler is 10 years old and attached to a Vaillant 150/4 cylinder...