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Hi all, hope everyone’s enjoying the weather while it lasts. I would like some advice please if anyone could help. Just moved into a 1930’s semi and was thinking of having a burner fitted. I knew the wooden lintel would have to be replaced due to reg’s. As I was knocking the plaster off looking...

Hi, tbh it’s still on going. Mine is very intermittent so I’ve left it. Mine tends to shut down when heating is on quite high and someone’s having a shower. Quick press of the reset and all back to normal. My gas man said it’s more than likely the gas valve at fault.

Cheers woody, I’m just about to move in and it was on the report but didn’t really give any advice. Once in it’ll be the first thing on the list

Hi everyone, I’d really appreciate some advice please.The roof shown in the photo was apparently replaced around 18 years ago. Could you let me know whether this looks like a straightforward repair or something that could become more significant? An indication of the kind of cost involved would...

Hi all, my 831 has been a little temperamental the last couple of days after a pcb board change. I've read the fault codes and cleared them and the same code comes back, F53. Am I right in thinking this to do with the gas valve? Are these valves repairable by a gas fitter or is it just a swap...

Hi all, had a control board go down on my vaillant ecotec plus 831. I fitted a new board today and the boiler came back to life. I was just wondering if I would have to change any settings in the service menu at all due to the new board. Thanks in advance Jim.

Thanks for the second opinion, I think the earlier models might of had two. Going to try a few places to try and get one today, wish me luck

Hi all, had a call from the wife saying the boiler had switched off (no display/heat or hot water). When I arrived home I checked the usual rcd and boiler fuse and all was OK. The boiler is getting mains feed and I was led to believe that the pcb should have 2 onboard fuses. I found the one near...

Cheers for that, I'll have to source someone to come out and do it

Check the bulbs as I've seen loads with both blown.

Hi all, I've discovered some loose bricks above my front door. It looks like it's been caused by a bad install of the front door, also the frame of the door is now moving along the top. It looks like the canopy will have to be removed as two coarse are loose. Can someone tell me what is needed...

Hi all, I've just had my bathroom boarded and skimmed. I'm wanting to fit some pvc cladding and was wondering if I should pva the plaster first before glueing? Many thanks.

Hi all, need a little advice please. Just replaced a diverter valve on a conventional boiler system. Drained system down to enable change of valve, fitted valve and bleed every radiator. Problem I'm having is that the upstairs radiators are getting hot but downstairs are cold. Any ideas please...

Oilhead, you are correct. Fitted a airater and now all is fine. Hot to the touch water

Thanks for the replies. The boiler is a "vaillant" eco 831. The pipe work is 15mm. I've just checked the flow rate of the hot water and fully open is about 10lpm, it gets very hot when the flow is reduced to about 3.5 - 4 lpm. This was using the onboard diagnostics

Hi all, looking for a bit of advice please. I have a valiant combo boiler and the trouble I'm having is the bath hot tap runs only luke warm unless I turn the flow right down. Would anyone have any suggestions please? Many thanks Jim.

Thanks, much appreciated

Hi all, I have purchased some self adhesive vinyl planks and was wondering what is the best stuff to cover the floor boards with please?? Many thanks Jim

My mate works for a well known electrical supplies company, so probably not as cheap as mates rates, ie most likely a pint down the pub

Ok, as it looks like it can be done the way I was suggesting, what would I need to buy for the electrian. I.e size of trip for house cu, type and size of cable to outside socket and of course best 32 amp socket?