Recent content by Vinnie

Haven't and won't be paying them a penny. Thinking of billing them for the 3 days I have taken off work. :x

Finally resolved this in case anybody is interested Firstly though - I had asked nPower to fix it on a fixed price repair. First engineer arrived on 19th Sept - couldn't fix it - said I needed a new diverter valve, pump and thermistor and ordered parts. Didn't hear from them for two weeks so...

Hi, I'm looking for advice on ordering a new Combi boiler for my smallish 3 bed house which has 7 (double) radiators. British Gas is advertising BAXI, POTTERON, Vaillant and Worcester. Can anyone advise on he best make particularly on reliability, roughly how much a boiler plus...

I'm playing around with the idea of replacing my existing Combi with a new Combi. The idea is I purchase the boiler (I'm told it might be cheaper this way - won't get hit with mark ups) and get a corgi in to install it. I'm trying to find out roughly how much it would cost for the...

Had npower engineer out last Friday. Scratched his head a lot. He's sure the diverter valve is causing problems with DHW but seemed as confused as me about why the CH keeps cutting out. He called the manufacturer re: all his readings and didn't get a clear answer of what could be wrong. So...

Have had problems with my Protherm 80e combi Tried various things with the help of this forum, cleaned pump etc...but with no success. Problem could be the pump, 3 way valve could be something else. nPower have quoted a fixed price of £235 includes, labour and parts up to a value of...

We've just noticed that our metal bath has started creaking when you stand at the plug hole end when having a shower. it creeks when you move your weight. Is there a danger it could crack if unchecked. Looks like all four legs are evenly distributed on the wooden floor. Any ideas??

Revisiting the cleaning of the pump as I heard noise coming from it last night. Last time I hadn't cleaned the rotor shaft and now when I shake the pump head (shiny cylindrical part minus the stator coils) I can hear little bits rattling around in it. some black grit did flow out in the...

Thanks guys, Pump clean any working. Have hot water back. Doesn't fix the problem with the CH :( . Keeps cutting out at the same temp. Could dirt somewhere else be restricting water flow and cause overheating or could there be other possabilities???? Low pressure in the expansion tank? Dirt...

now it moves but not very freely

cool, got it. Mine looks looks dirty but not as bad is your image. also some loose black bits of grime. will clean as best I can. should it spin freely within the shiny sliver casing or should it be locked tight. mine is locked tight, won't budge

Your drawing and words seem to indicate I should have more in my hand that I actually do. What I have is the electrics. This impellor and parts I need to clean are still in the main body of the pump in the boiler Is this correct.[/img]

My combi boiler has a Grundfos 15-50 pump. The pump started making unusual noises intermittently and varied in volume. Central heating first and now hot water have stopped working. Hot water did work for a while when I ran the hot water taps at a low volume. I have drained the boiler - water...

Thanks - will give it a try tomorrow morning and let you know how I get on. Thanks again for your suggestions

Pressure gauge showing 1.5 The boiler is a Protherm