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That's a good idea Harry. Thank you. I have some very valid help now.

First of all, many, many thanks for your comments. They are very much appreciated. To respond: the F&E tank is in the loft, and has lagging around it. With my CH system, as I can work out: The rad pipes run in/are embedded in the thick internal, insulated wall panels. Then they run in the...

Thanks Harry. That's a good assumption to accept the sytem now has no or little inhibitor in it. A question I have is: if I put in X500 inhibitor would that provide sufficient protection against freezing over the winter, if the boiler does fail?

Many, many thanks for all the replies. Cheers Schrayder. Rob, the potential rust going round the system later on sounds a very valid concern. Following on from Harry's point , would it be best to put in inhibitor now whilst the boiler's working, then I wouldn't need to drain down at all, and...

Thank you Rob for your reply. Following on from the above and my concern with a boiler failure and the pipes freezing, would the rads rust that much if I drained down the system and left empty for a couple of months, then refilled, but the cleaning and flushing would actually be done eventually...

Hello everyone, I have one main question. And I have extra details below if anyone wants more information. Is a drained down, empty CH system more corrosive to the insides of the pipes, rads, boiler, etc, than a system that's full of water? I haven't been able to as yet get a new boiler...

Thank you for the replies. I found the website helpful. And I'll check to see if rain water can get to beyond the surrounds.

Thanks for your generous replies John. The house I'm in is 19 years old now. The windows at the front of the house (south facing) had been replaced before I came here 2 years ago These windows are fine. The older ones at the back are the originals, so it's fair to say it's not surprising...

Many thanks John. I see now that I do have seals and mine have gone on a few panes. Could you comment on whether I could prolong my DG, and stop further internal condensation in the windows that don't have damaged seals by putting up a covering over these windows to stop the hotter weather...

Hello everyone, I would be grateful if anyone would answer the question: what actually causes the condensation inside double glazing where there are no seals present? I have read that it's the seals that go that produces the moisture. However, with my windows there are no seals, the...

Hi Boilerman2, Apologies in implying I meant there was a variety of opinions in obtaining parts, I was refering to the opinions on the quality of the bolier. Opinions appeared to go from poor to ok.

Thanks for your replies. It does appear that opinions vary. Thankfully, at present the boiler is doing ok.

Hello, I recently had a fault with my Maxol MicroTurbo 40H MDF boiler; got a British Gas engineer round to fix it. After fixing he said that this make of boiler was not common any more and that there would only be the bear minimum of parts still available for it. I'd be grateful for...

Thank you all for your replies. I have thanked each individually. I have added a photo if anyone would like to comment further? In the loft there's a empty 'Sentinel X100' Inhibitor container next to the tank. I remembered this was there when I was in the loft some time ago. I assume this...

  Hello Everyone, I am now beginning my second winter at my present house, and I would very much appreciate some advice about a radiator - Gas Central Heating - and the attached pipe work that is in the Conservatory. The pipe work in the Conservatory runs along an external wall in white...

Firstly, apologies for posting this request in 2 diferent forum sections. Also, sorry for taking so long to reply, I've had a busy few days. AronSearle, thanks for your detailed response. With treated wood can I use white paint over that. Apologies again if that's such basic question...

Hi, I have also put this into the Building section of the Forum. I have an issue with the bottom part of 2 rotten porch posts/columns. In the left hand picture the rotten areas of the 2 posts have on them small pieces of red tape identifying the parts to be replaced. The posts/columns are...

Hi, I'm hoping 2 Porch pictures are present below this message. The below description is written in case the pictures don't appear. I have also put this into the Wood/Woodwork/Carpentry section of the Forum. I have an issue with the bottom part of 2 rotten porch posts/columns. In the...

Thank you for all your replies. Being uneducated in these areas it's often difficult knowing how to proceed with a boiler problem. Saying that, I have arranged for an boiler engineer to come round later to pass judgement.

Thank you for all your replies. As it's difficult knowing how the replies specifically relate to my central heating installation, I now have a plumber calling round later today. And he was a recommendation, so I can have that peace of mind.