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    TRV pin not springing back

    Taping pin gently normal works. After that if your not confident in dealing with it you don't need a degree in plumbing you just need a plumber! We would just freeze pipe adapt it then fit new trv few minutes job but we have the gear.
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    mixing Fernox leak stop and unknown inhibitor

    As above try finding leak. If it's taking 6 weeks to drop pressure I'd be having a good look at all rad valves . Take of heads of trv's and dust caps off lockshields. Auto air valves if you have any can be another source of problems. Just fit a decent system filter, difficult to understand...
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    What pushfit system is this and how to remove and refit?

    We have used many hundreds of polyfit fittings on first fix with zero problems. I certainly wouldn't be bothering to change undisturbed fittings . You can use speedfit fittings on polypipe tube but you must use the polypipe inserts. Most polypipe inserts are now black plastic they work...
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    What pushfit system is this and how to remove and refit?

    That's one of the polypipe versions (polyfit) As above push collet in and pull pipe out.
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    Anyone know where to find Terrain Corniche guttering?

    Terrain was bought out by Polypipe many years ago. They then ran range down and totally discontinued it about 3 to 4 years ago. To be blunt i think your on a hiding to nothing. Maybe email Polypipe and ask if adaptors are available but don't hold your breath!
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    Grant Vortex 26e low pressure

    It's two screws lol
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    Grant Vortex 26e low pressure

    Absolutely take wires out of board replace with link If you do any work on system and have to drain or even just get rid of pressure that's time to remove switch. It's threaded 1/4 bsp so you just need a 1/4 plug.
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    Grant Vortex 26e low pressure

    Grant register installer here. Simple answer link pressure swith out they haven't been fitted to new Grant combi's for several years. We remove them every time we find them mostly because when your working on boiler they are renown for snapping off! From memory the pressure switch connections...
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    On This Day

    Today first powered flight 1903 Wright brothers at Kitty hawk lasted 12 seconds and covered 120ft.
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    Old locksheild valve how to turn off water

    Maybe a screwdriver slot under all that crud in center?
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    Staged commissioning (over several years) of multi loop UFH system

    As above zero problems. We have been working on a large property near Scunthorpe for approaching 10 years. 36 loops in total all commissioned a few at a time. Last 4 due to work near Easter next year!
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    How Good are New Toilets?

    Never got my head round water saving toilets you have to flush 3 times! Had any number of conversations customers that rotate round ' you mean it won't clear the solids madam?'
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    Boiler keeps firing up

    Motorised valve micro switch stuck favourite If your competent with mains voltage and have a multimeter check if orange feed from Motorised valve live. Assuming it's wired correctly !.
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    Scratch on plastic pipe

    As above scratched plastic pipe in push fit fitting is a non starter. We always water pressure test any first fix.
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    EPH 2 Port Valve

    Absolutely both eph and Danfoss zone valves have micro switch activated when in manual position. As long as your aware its not a problem. We have used a lot of eph stuff for a number of years. Zone valves are cheaper than honeywell, 5 year as against 12 month warranty Heads just click...
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    EPH 2 Port Valve

    Eph zone valves do make on micro switch when in manual position. Power it up and it it will unlatch . Danfoss valves also make on manual but they stay in manual position when powered up. Absolute pain if you forget to unlatch them.
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    Grant Vortex Pro boiler stops firing after half an hour

    If as you say burner fan is running but no ignition photocell is normal suspect. Not high limit stat they have to be manually reset. Depending on age of your boiler riello did have a problem with photocells we changed quite a few..
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    Towel rail and heater element fitting issue (dual) please help

    Loctite 55 is brilliant stuff for me way better than ptfe.
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    Notable Obituaries.

    Saw him a couple of times with Booker T Jones .Outstanding guitarist on some lists only second to Hendrix.
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    No Heating! Oil Heatslave Lock Out 9F 855

    Air duct end of burner push fan gently blades easily bent .
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