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Thanks oops. A very informative reply. There isn’t much natural light in the hallway but would rather use oil based gloss. When you say oil based gloss tends to yellow without natural light, over what period of time does this happen? Thanks

I have installed new stair parts inc newels, spindles, hand rails and base rails. These are all made from pine. I would like some advice please on how to achieve the best painted finish with white gloss. Which brands ? Etc Many thanks

Just wondering if anyone had done it like this or whether they made the newel post shorter so it joins the handrail at a different point

Yeah the bottom newel and half landing newel are 1500mm. The issue is that the handrail joins the bottom newel at a different point to that on the half landing newel. Wondering whether that will look ok before I do it?

I’m currently replacing all my stair parts. I’ve replaced the newel post at the bottom of the stairs and I’m currently in the process of replacing the newel post on the half landing. I’ve measured 900mm from the pitch line to get the height of my hand rail from the bottom newel which will sit at...

Problem solved! I noticed,when looking at the diverter valve diaphragm pin from underneath that the black plastic disc was missing from it therefore it couldn’t operate the switch. After a quick look around I found it wedged between the floor boards under the boiler. Reattached it and now hot...

Maybe just another thing to consider regarding the micro switch. When i removed the two wires connected to it I noticed they were both the same colour (pink) so I assume that it doesn’t matter which way round they go when reattached?

Yes I did

Thanks for that video old&cold. Is it important that the switch stays together because when I took mine off the casing came apart which looked natural to me and not that it had split. So when I put the switch back on I just put the plastic casing of the switch back together

Thanks for your reply. When inserting the screwdriver am I looking for some kind of switch to operate. Would this be better observed with the micro switch removed? Luckily we have an electric shower. Although the water was luke warm last night when we had the heating on for a bit

Not had a chance to check it as I’m in work today. So let me get this right. When there is demand for hot water, the diaphragm moves the pin which activates the switch which kicks the boiler in? And is it possible for me to view the pin without having to remove the heat exchanger? Also, what...

Is the contact area the small black disc? Also if I take the micro switch off and then switch the boiler control to DHW would I be able to see the switch activate? Also does the switch operate the diaphragm or does the diaphragm operate the switch?

With regards to the switch. Does that push the black cap over on the diaphragm?

Ok thanks for all your help. I’ve not missed putting anything back. Also, one thing that did happen is the micro switch got a bit wet when I removed it from valve. Could this have made it short when powered up?

So today I have no hot water not heating side is fine. I have a Worcester 24cdi combi. So after a bit of advice that it’s probably the diaphragm on the diverter valve I set about replacing it. 8 hrs later and wat a b***h of a job that was! Anyway no leaks so I power up and still no hot water! So...

ok thanks. im going to dismantle my existing stairs over the next couple of days and will post back here as to what i find in hope of some help

Did you replace the full newel post or cut and dowel the new ones?

hi skippy i know this post is a bit old now but im doing the same thing as you and your stairs look to have a similar set up to mine. If possible could i pick your brains regarding how to go about this? thanks

Cheers that’s a very informative video

Cheers. I can’t seem to find anywhere online that gives advice on how to tackle it, maybe because it’s not doable!