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Hello Everyone, Wonder if you can help me with 2 queries:- I have recently bought a duplex flat (purpose built above a shop rather than converted) where the internal stopcock is difficult to operate - it won't shut off completely. Whilst changing it is well within my capability, I cannot...

andytw, It had got me foxed too. - I knew there was apparently an airlock but couldn't find out where. The reason why the hot water worked ok is that the level of water in the heatstore was above the take off and return for the (separately) pumped dhw circuit, but below the take off for...

Do the rads get hot ? Fluids like electricity will always take the path of least resistance, so it seems like the pump flow is over pumping or there's a blockage somewhere (or a valve closed). Is the (new) pump speed the same as the old one ? Does altering the speed stop the vent pipe...

Hello Folks, Looking for some help - but first the background. Rad failed in living room and emptied water all over the place - of course this happened whilst I was away..... Have replaced rad and filled succesfully - i.e water from bleed valve. Bled all other rads, fine. Water in f/e...

Thanks for that. The shower mixer appears to be a push fit device to (plastic) pipe stubs in the wall. Are these standard and could I fit a different unit to the same stubs; anyone ? Indeed any recommendations ? Rgds, Andy

Hello (again), Can someone [please help by explaining the differences between the two types of Plastic Small bore pie:- The (white) PEX stuff and the (grey) Polybutylene. What are the reletaive merits / advantages / disadvantages etc. I have not used Plastic Supply pipe before but...

Hello everyone - long time no ask for help ! But.............. I have an Aqualisa Aquarian E99 mixer shower that has started to drip interminably. Also when turning the valve firmly off there is an obvious escape of water into the body of the unit. Any ideas as to cause and what remedy ...

Thanks to everyone who has offered advice. Fitted new Expansion Vessel and problem solved; still not sure what was (is) wrong with old one though ! Thanks Again, Andy :D

Not sure that it was known as the Double Zero - but I'm pretty sure that was its number.

Thanks Everyone !

Questions in the subject - answers will settle a pub quiz debate !

...............and Hector !

BUXTON The Blue Cat in magic roundabout - don't ask how I know........ :roll:

From an enthusiastic DIY'er - I'm guessing that you're going to be using ceramic tiles ? When I've done this before I've used ply; sealing with non waterproof PVA (so that the water in the tile adhesive does not immediately leach away into the wood but still bonds) and then laid the tiles...

Thanks Baxpoti, problem here is nowhere (close) to put it due to orig installation by builder. Is there a limit on length of flexi pipe to EV? Andy

Thanks yet again ! The Bolier is indeed a Micron 60FF - but of 2002 maunfacture - so not affected by that. Checking for a blockage in flexi pipe should be easier - I'll try that first and report back. Just one more thing what's the auto air vent cap that should 'not be retightened' I can...

Thanks for info. Just trying to eliminate all other possibilities because changing the EV's gonna be a big job - It's behind the boiler; between it and the wall ! Rgds, Andy

Thanks for very quick replies, but there is no water from Schraeder valve on EV. just hissing air (or inert gas - which I think they are when new?) Andy

Newly registered on site ! Been struggling with this one for some time - no responses from 'other' plumbing forum ! Problem: Sealed System CH loses pressure on cooling down. Background: Boiler is Gloworm 60FF with Gloworm Sealed System kit. DHW cylinder is Heatrae Sadia MegaFlow...