In Europe many bathrooms and toilets do not have windows. They employ extractor fans are designed to be operated by the light switch and run a for a set time when the light is switched off.
I don't know what is available in the UK but if you go into any big DIY shop in Europe they are cheap as...
The same happens to my bedroom but only when I do not have a window open.
With me it only happens in the autumn when we have big differences between day and nighttime temperatures..
Our breath contains moisture, I think that's where it comes from.
There are Laws about type, setting and inspection of traps.
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2019/9780111174722
In short, the trap must be of an approved design.
The trap must be set inside a tunnel that does not permit entry to other animals. This applies even inside a building.
The trap...
Present.
Hot water and central heating is by BAXI back boiler in the lounge.
Proposed.
Gas fired central heating boiler installed in the garage. Gas and electricity meters are in the garage, water supply is adjacent.
Electric heated tap to supply hot water to kitchen. Shower heater installed in...
I had a problem similar to yours, just a tiny seepage, so small I never noticed it. Result, the head of the Drayton TRV corroded and the top snapped off!
You have caught yours early and unlike mine you will be able to correct the problem without having to buy a replacement top for the Valve.
The...
History; Over a 15month period I changed all my Central heating radiators. The replacement radiators all came with a free Drayton RT212 thermostatic valves. The hot water and central heating system has worked perfectly since.
But a few days ago an RTV valve head was bumped by the hoover and...
Hi,
Ive installed a few of these tho none in the UK.
For the best results AND no horrible black stuff seeping thro the brickwork into the room in future years I would always fit a stainless liner of the diameter recommended by the manufacturer.
After the liner is in place fill the void...