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    Flat lift stuck

    Oi, Oi.. Cheeky :mrgreen:
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    Flat lift stuck

    Specialist is on site right now.. Oh, it's so exciting :giggle: Asked the chap if he knew what the issue was. He said that it was 'too early to tell but the door is sticking on the 3rd floor' and he will work on it. Will update when i have more info..
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    Flat lift stuck

    Update: 1. I switched off the main isolator, waited about 5 mins then switched it back on 2. The lift made some noises (similar to a PC starting up). It then made noises similar to hydraulics (sounded so cool) 3. To my surprise, the lift cab automatically went down to the ground floor and...
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    Flat lift stuck

    The cameras are mine :mrgreen: Sorry mate, not in my nature to 'leave well alone'.. If I can, I will always try to 'fix it' This is so fascinating to me. I will study the ins and outs of lifts in my spare time. Go on..
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    Flat lift stuck

    Not sure if serious or whether you're being sarcastic Doc :mrgreen: The managing company are diabolical. They take months to change communal lights.. We'll probably be waiting till Christmas for the lift and there a number of disabled people
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    Flat lift stuck

    Harry, you're cooking mate! Right before the lift broke, our security camera saw a female press the button for the lift. She was waiting for her partner so used her foot and suitcase to prevent the lift door from closing. Her partner was taking ages, so she removed her foot and went back...
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    Flat lift stuck

    The lift to our building of flats is stuck on the 3rd floor. The lift makes some mechanical noises as if the door wants to open, but then it doesn't. Can any advise on some basic things to try Someone mentioned shutting of the power, waiting a minute, then switching it back on to reset the...
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    Alternative Product to this

    Does anyone know an alternative/compatible product to this? i.e. something from screwfix/toolstation Marley Solvent Waste access plug 40mm White https://www.wolseley.co.uk/product/marley-kap2:w-access-plug-40mm-white/ I need to replace just the cap (pic 1/2), which is leaking
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    How do you remove this push fit fitting?

    Thanks, got it. After the elbow, there's a tiny piece of pipe and this is connected to an isolation valve and flexi tails before going to the tap. In order to remove the fitting, do i need to remove the pipe from the other end of the push fit elbow fitting ie the one which going into the...
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    How do you remove this push fit fitting?

    Please explain it to me like I'm 5 I have attached an image of the part, unscrewed with the internal parts on display (ie 1, 2, 3) So i do the following 1. Unscrew the fitting 2. Do i pull the pipe in one direction and strike the fitting at 4 or 6 with the pliers? Or an i supposed to...
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    How do you remove this push fit fitting?

    Thanks. It's mind boggling that in this day and age, they are still making items which cannot be easily removed after fitting How do you 'break off the grab ring washer', especially without damaging the pipe? What tools/techniques do i need to use? There's a leak at the marked area under a...
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    How do you remove this push fit fitting?

    The push fit fitting states that it is non-demountable Can anyone confirm how you'd remove this from a copper pipe https://www.toolstation.com/elbow/p11031#product-details-accordion-item
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    Fitting Leak

    Thank you. Is it expected/ normal for hep20 fittings to just unscrew loose after some time?
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    Fitting Leak

    My mate has a leak at the fitting. After isolating the water and hand tightened the fitting (as it had somehow screwed loose) the leak has stopped 1. Does anyone know the brand/name of the fitting? 2. Is this a temporary fix? Should I be advising them to replace the fitting with something...
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    How do you wire Nest to Vaillant Combi Boiler?

    I may have misunderstood what you were asking 230v RT linked with L = Central heating works 230v RT linked to itself with = Central heating does not work* * I mentioned this in an earlier post but will have to double check later when. I am next to the boiler to confirm. 24v link was removed...
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    How do you wire Nest to Vaillant Combi Boiler?

    The heating comes on.
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    How do you wire Nest to Vaillant Combi Boiler?

    Issue has still not been resolved. Are there any further suggestions? If not, can i be advised on the best person/group/company to contact to resolve this matter.
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    How do you wire Nest to Vaillant Combi Boiler?

    Done - The CH still operates. FYI All of the incoming wires from the nest heatlink were left in place in the terminals on the boiler Edit Also disconnected the incoming wires from the Nest Heatlink to the boiler just in case this was asked as well. The CH still operates
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    How do you wire Nest to Vaillant Combi Boiler?

    On the Vailiant boiler to turn the central heating on you have to switch the knob to the 'on' position Then do the following as shown in the video (i.e. from 10 secs-30 secs as shown in the video below). However, once you have done the above once, the boiler will remember your chosen setting...
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    How do you wire Nest to Vaillant Combi Boiler?

    Yes, that is correct. I believe that the boiler was installed around 2016. This is the first time I have ever removed the front panel to get to the circuit board. As mentioned, I inherited this boiler. I do not know if there was a room thermostat installed at any point. - All wires were...
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