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Leave the TRV as it is and make a cut out in the cover so that the TRV head is protruding out of the box. That way it will be able to do its job.

Looks like you're just going to have to try prising them out. Either the tile will come away from the board underneath or the board has been cut to come out with the tiles. It all depends how it was all fitted. The fact that the tiles have been grouted with silicon could indicate that the...

Openings on the top will help but panel radiators have been designed to maximise heat output into the room. Putting a cover over it will slow down that heat transfer. I've never really understood why people seem to have a problem with the look of panel radiators and I can't see that they are...

Personal choice in the end but radiator covers are rarely a good idea.

It would eventually shut off if temp got high enough. I think for a Drayton trv4 this is about 30 degrees. In practice, however, it would be difficult to get a room up to that temperature and, really, why would you want to. So in the real world, putting the trv to max will keep the rad on until...

Ballcocks are a maintenance item. They may be ok for several years but will need attention eventually. It is possible to replace washers but usually it is easier and more cost effective to replace the whole thing. The overflow should be visible from the outside so that it gives you a warning if...

The circlip is not holding the cartridge in, it is holding bits of the cartridge together. Looks like the cartridge is held in by the M5 grubscrew and the cartridge sleeve needs to be removed to access it. The sleeve may unscrew or pull off. Try wiggling and/or turning by hand. Rubber gloves can...

There will be a small rubber washer where the shower head screws on. Just replace it with a rubber disc with no hole in the middle.

I use my backnut box spanner over the spout to give extra leverage and the correct size ring spanner (usually 17mm) on the valve. Set them close together so you can squeeze between 2 hands. https://www.screwfix.com/p/monument-tools-tap-backnut-spanner-set-27-x-32mm-2-pcs/9872h

Yes it looks like 3/4" alkathene coming up to the stopcock. You should be ok with a 22mm compression stopcock but swap the olive for a 3/4" one. Conversion olives will be available from any plumbers merchant. Its unlikely that the old compression nut will fit the new stopcock and removing the...

Unscrew the nut on the right in your first picture and check the condition and position of the rubber seal at this point. whilst it is not connected, make sure there is no movement of the plughole/waste either inside or underneath the bath. It can be tightened with the screw in the middle of the...

Actually, this comment deserves a stronger response. As an installer, I strive to give my customers the best solution I can depending on their circumstances. I also want to keep those customers into the future for ongoing service and maintenance work. I am not in the business of fleecing as much...

You know, that is probably a bit of a myth. A straight swap of a heat only is likely to involve a very healthy profit margin for considerably less effort than a combi conversion. But I refer you back to my earlier post. Get proper advice and bin off anyone who is trying to push either option...

I wasn't going to come back either as this is just going round in circles but you are correct and its why unvented is now the preferred option in new build family houses. Don't forget though that unvented has the same potential drawbacks as a combi when it comes to mains supply and feeding...

But you're blaming the product when its the bad decision and/or poor installation which is the problem. There are pros and cons as I've said before and people should be properly informed of all the advantages and drawbacks of each option and consider them against their particular priorities...

Its also a site where people seek advice. If all they get is the likes of Bloomfield with an axe to grind, they are not going to get the complete picture in order to make an informed decision.

I'll add one more comment because I respect Madrab's knowledge and experience. Madrab, I assume you have upgraded from a much lower capacity vented hot water cylinder that was probably there previously and would not have met your current requirements. For my own house, I decided I couldn't...

Most modern combis have a fairly low minimum modulation. Higher power combi boilers probably less so but I would rarely spec more than a 30kw combi. If the OP is still following this thread, follow my advice and get some local independent installers to advise and quote. Ask them probing...

I haven't said that at all. In fact I have been careful to point out that combis are not suitable in many cases. You, and others though, seem intent on trashing the idea of a combi even when it might well be the better option. You may be basing this position on your own personal experience which...

Choice of hot water system usually involves compromise as there are pros and cons to consider. My advice to the OP would be to get advice and estimates from 2 or 3 local installers and to ask questions on the advantages and disadvantages of different systems in relation to their property and...