Recent content by Turpin

Cheers, yep following your post I just double-checked the supplied batteries were actually working - I popped the set in from the Sky remote and bingo, DT200 started working. So, duff batts it was then. I've swapped that and the cylinder stat over today (another old Switchmaster thing) and...

Cheers for the reply, yep, Batteries are installed - sounds like a duff one then. Should it still show a display just with batteries in ?

Hi, We've been having a few problems with the Veismann Vitodens 100 over the last year or so where occasionally it wont fire. I've had the Veismann engineer out (the plumber who fitted it is no longer around) - he checked it out and pointed the finger at the controls rather than the boiler...

I can't say that I use webcams inside the house, but I certainly have several setup around the outside as that should capture anyone entering or leaving with anything they shouldn't - can't see a need for them inside the house, that is a little too much imho. Last guy I had in to do some...

Hi, For the base of the shower (where the trap is), I used a piece of white coloured hardboard just gripfilled onto the wooden base, I left a slight overlap by the shower tray (~5m) so the board fits flush. Easy enough to pull it off and replace if I need access to the trap. For the...

Not quite the same (it wasn't cast iron), but I replaced a section of soil stack below other fittings by doing the following just above the section to cut out; * Drill a hole into the wall at the same height either side of the stack and screw a heavy duty wall anchor into the hole, with a...

Phew... a bit more time spent on the never-ending bathroom (had to drop it and decorate the spare room ready for the next 'arrival' in July). It's nearly done, Shower is fully fitted, electrics all certified, notified and certs received :) - 9.5Kw is doing us fine - I cut into the riser in...

I must admit I was expecting a bit higher, I suspect it's because it looks quite an easy install (if they exist), there's a great big space in the garage ready for it, everything is re-usable, pipework & gas is easily accessible and the new pipe runs are straightforward. Only tricky bit I can...

Hi all, thanks for all the info. I've now had a quote, they can use my existing rads, controls and site the new boiler ok in the garage with flue through the roof. The chap hasn't been too impressed with the Ideal range in the past and has suggested a 7-18Kw Vaillant ecotec plus 618...

I was looking at the Ideal Classic HE 18Kw model - that's got the Cast Iron exchanger in and is an older design I believe? Also seems to have a good amount of flue options, inc a flat roof one. Is that one decent enough?

Thanks for the replies, now for the shock of getting some quotes in. Any suggestions other than the Ideal as to a decent boiler make? From what I've found out, the Baxi is ~15kw ? (Correct me if I'm wrong). So perhaps something around 18kw ? I've downloaded the manuals for the Ideal range...

Cheers, Existing pipework seems ok, just recently had it all flushed through, the rads all looked ok as well. Yes, it is fully pumped, Grundfos Selectronic 3 speed, open vented system, so I'll keep all the tanks, etc, as the system is working fine and provides for our needs quite happily...

Hi, nothing as yet, I'm still investigating whether this is a feasible idea or not. Save wasting anyones time visiting if it's a definite no-no on a garage install on existing pipework.

Hi, We have a Baxi Bermuda 552 in a downstairs chimney breast with the firefront. I want to replace it with a new Condensing Boiler in the garage that is attached to the house. The existing timer controls are in the airing cupboard in the first floor that also houses the cylinder and pump...

Indeed, I have experienced the dodgy couriers on 3 occasions now. However, each time I have taken a photo of the damaged article(s), mailed it to Screwfix and got a reply and replacements shipped straight out to - so no quibbles there, even with something outside of their control. Shame you...