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    Solder chrome pipes

    Just had a push fit pop off a chromed pipe. I hadn't realised they would be a problem, and thave just installed a rad with chromed pipe. One side has a compression joint, so thats OK, but the RTV I bought had a push fitting. It has been on and working for three days with no probs, then it just...
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    Switchmaster Blue VA1 3 port switch replacement

    The new valve arrived, no problems at all with fitment. The old VA1 came off no bother, the olives twisted off cleanly using a pipe wrench, and the Honeywell slotted in its place no bother. Instructions with the Honeywell were pretty clear. All the pipes were fine, the head now sits on top of...
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    Switchmaster Blue VA1 3 port switch replacement

    Thanks fellas. Fortunately there is plenty of access, and the 3 port is right at the front of the airing cupboard at chest height! I've cursed the piping over the years for being a mess and in your face when you open the airing cupboard, but right now I'm blessing the plumber who put it in...
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    switchmaster motorised central heating valve (bluebox)

    Have they gone out of business or something? "The page cannot be found" ... Oh, this works: http://www.invensyscontrolseurope.com/InvensysControlsEurope/en Or at least the link works - the website is another matter altogether. I wonder if their valves are put together as badly?
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    Switchmaster Blue VA1 3 port switch replacement

    Thanks Avidfan. I have searched, and have a few references to the wiring changes, but one more won't hurt :lol: Its the "Pipework may require minor alteration" bit I need clarifying. Is that simply because the valve itself is a different size, or to do with the fact that the VA1 has the head on...
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    Switchmaster Blue VA1 3 port switch replacement

    I have the Switchmaster Blues! My VA1 is leaking, and the back plate is beyond repair this time - its badly corroded. The system is drained, I have just replaced the gate valves either side of the pump as they were leaking as well, and I have a radiator to replace (the original reason for...
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    Proper Procedure Decomissioning Central Heating Systems

    Maybe he'd be better dismantling the heating system in his house and really research the problem properly? It's too easy to dismiss a genuine request for advice as just getting "someone on the internet" to give the answers. The internet is a useful research tool, and everyone has to learn...
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    Switchmaster midi valve actuator VA1

    Moved to new thread. http://www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=48559
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