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The water level is much higher than the inspection chamber to drainage field by 1.7m. In the first 2 chambers of septic tank the water level is too far to high, nearly covering the outlet pipe. These photos are similar to my tank, mine has 50cm water covering the stone. The last 4 photos are...

Hi, It's brick lined, 3 chambers. With concrete top and heavy metal lids. I think it's 1970s as that is when property was converted. Household is 6 people The first 2 chambers are each 1.2m x 1.25m x 1.8m. Stone filled chamber appears to be 1.2m x 1.2m x 1.7m when looking at the...

Hi, I have an old septic tank that has a 3rd chamber which is filled with small stones This is now blocked and needs replacing. What is the correct size for the filter chamber? Am I better off with a mixture of stone sizes? And which is the best rock type? Would granite be better than...

Hi, system specs are: Ideal Harrier boiler set to 100kw 70c 2 zones 1st zone 20 radiators 1 1/2" pipe 2nd zone 24 radiators 2" pipe boiler 2 1/2" pipe

Hi, had a boiler installed with low loss header but I think it is plumbed incorrectly. When either zone is on radiators are hot however, when both zones are on, zone 2 radiators are much colder. Here is plumbing diagram Shouldn't the flow pipes be at the top and return pipes at the bottom?

Hi, I am looking to change our megaflo 300l tank as it is quite old now and is causing water to smell. I believe it is something inside the bubble float breaking down? Which is a good brand to get that will last 15+ years and has fast recovery? Are telford any good or is the metal thin? how...

Actually you may be surprised. I have contacted loads of companies. All do industrial premises, schools, town halls, offices etc. Half don't even arrive or get back for quotes. Quotes so far range from £11.5k - £28k ! Highest was so vaque wouldn't even tell me boiler model! Yes its gas oil...

The house is Midlands not London I have got quotes from heating engineers! Nothing wrong with red diesel!

I have 47 radiators

This was done by previous owner, but I know some Large rooms were not heated. I have no experience of how well the heating worked. All the companies seem to do is look at boiler plate and spec a slightly smaller boiler. Yes I have read up on weather compensating, Hoval comes with it...

Hi, I require a new oil boiler, previous boiler never worked. Its a huge 200kw red diesel boiler downgraded I think to 75kw. I have 2 quotes so far: 180kw ideal falcon gts 2 x 90kw Hoval Uno - 3 Is condensing just a waste? Even hoval didn't recommend it suggesting their models takes...

I have an old Cast iron Oil boiler, which digital programmable thermostat is best suited for it? I read that TPI controlled stats which seems the norm are not good for non condensing / modulating boilers, is this correct? The only digital thermostat I found that can switch tpi off is danfoss.

Yes there is a room in the roof, it is fully plastered. but there are no radiators installed.

Hi, the roof of my house is being retiled and felted with a breathable membrane. The house is a period property with yorkshire stone roof, however it has suffered from dry rot in parts. Now seems the perfect time to add insulation as it has none. I measured the roof trusses gap and it...