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Hi, I have had the above combi for about 9 years and generally works well. For a little while now the DHW can be cool (luke warm) and at other times the water can be hot (the temp it should be). The DHW seems to less reliable in the mornings rather than at evening time. Can you advise what's...

Hi all, and thanks for the replies. Just to clarify, I'm in a one bed ground floor flat ( I can get underneath floor if need be) Baxi is in the bedroom cupboard, HW cylinder in air cupboard with a shelf about 7 foot above floor level where F&E tank is situated. CH is micro-bore with 6 rads. I'd...

Hi I'm intending to replace old Baxi WM38/3RS with Vaillant EcoTec plus boiler. The Baxi has an F&E tank, my question is; should I keep this and use an open vent boiler or replace with a sealed boiler & do away with F&E? What are the pros & cons with either system? Your advice will be...

Thanks for all the replies, much appreciated.

Dave Thanks for reply. What is meant by open vent heat only boiler? This one I have does CH & HW. Can you explain a little more?

Hi Just had to shell out for a new pump for a Baxi WM38/3RS boiler as it's getting on a bit, what boiler would you recommend I replace this one with, also is this type of boiler a system boiler or a regular boiler or what ever. Any advice tips will be greatly appreciated. Steve

twgas Assuming pump knackered what's involved in replacing it? would water need drained down, system bled etc? Thanks, Steve

Hi, My son's flat has a Baxi 38/3RS gas boiler for CH & HW. The CH is not working (rads not heating) I'm also not sure how well the HW is working either. Anyway, the pilot is lit OK and flames up when stat is turned up but the flame dies back to the pilot after a minute or two. While boiler is...

ChrisR Thanks for the speedy response. Sounds like it maybe No2 as it doesn't seem to happen often but explains what could be causing this. I was more curious about this rather than concerned. Thanks again. Steveo

Hi I have a Vokera Linea 24 combi boiler which was installed a few years and it seem to work fine. During the summer months I select HW only as there is no need for central heating. What I have noticed in the morning is some of the radiators are warm. I would have thought there would be no heat...

Kirkgas Fitted new siphon and new rubber doughnut kit at the weekend. Turns out there is a small leak between cistern & pan, looks like a leak from the siphon. Looks like cistern will need to come off again - any tips for a good seal? also which way should the doughnut be fitted - flat side to...

Kirkgas Thanks for the reply and advice. I'm about to order up the parts from Screwfix and have a go at the weekend. PS is getting a good seal between the base of the siphon and the cistern easy enough? does it rely on a washer or do you need a sealant? Thanks again.

Hi and thanks for all the replies. I want to do away with external overflow and replace the innards of the cistern (there manky anyway) and have internal overflow. I'm looking at the Screwfix book and looks like I'll need: Bottom entry ball valve & ball float. Siphon, not sure what size...

Hi Thanks for reply. It just a standard lever flush toilet.

Hi I'm a DIYer and just moved house. Our toilet is close coupled and has an external overflow but the pipe is broken flush with the wall outside. My question is, can the cistern internals be easily changed to convert it to internal overflow or do I need a new cistern? If it can be converted...

Hi Spec The O/D of the pipe is 1.5 inch exactly which which equates to 38mm approx. Does that mean a 40mm fitting can be used and wont leak?

Hi Spec They are definitely compression fittings. I took an off cut of the pipe (there was a few cuttings from the original installation lying below the floor) to B&Q but no joy, screwfix is the same only 32mm & 40mm, no 1.5 inch. How do you go from 1.5 inch to 32mm or 40mm? Steveo

Hi I'm sure this will have been covered before but can someone please explain what I need to do. My wash hand basin (white plastic) waste pipe under the floor sprung out from a 90 degree compression bend causing a leak. I need to lengthen the pipe to make it a better fit but the problem is...

Hi Anyone know the best place (speed & cost) to order spares for white goods? I ordered a thermostat for a Hotpoint fridge from e spares.com but it took over a week to arrive. Is this normal or should I shop elsewhere? Homer

RFL Thanks for this info, I didn't realize you could get 3 pole isolators for fans. The pull cord will be ideal for this application. Thanks again.