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  1. nickso

    "Cover" for back boiler

    That's probably merely a cosmetic issue but I would still consult the manufacturers instructions.
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    "Cover" for back boiler

    Yes that is indeed the hateful thing you have. Again, the fire is probably not necessary as the boiler is room sealed. Reading between the lines I am thinking you want to fill the hole in for good?
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    "Cover" for back boiler

    The condensing version is an awful boiler but probably doesn't need the opening for anything but servicing. It might need some sort of provision for cooling air but it's been that long since I've looked at the instructions for this horrible thing I can't remember. You will however still need...
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    Landlords gas certifricate

    I agree, it's nothing special. I too have done hundreds/thousands of them. I used to fully strip a 552 and all of the stuff above in an hour tops. That's everything that comes apart lying on the floor and cleaned/vacuumed, flue and vent checks etc done. The inset ones are even easier. Once...
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    Baxi Duo Tec 28HE - water light staying on

    I use short stillsons to get the turbine out, they are often in so tight due to the crap design having the thread below the o-ring it's usually the only way to get them out.
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    Vokera Maxin 24e - No Hot Water - suspected diaphragm

    isolate mains water. remove the two pipes. undo the two screws holding the manifold on. remove manifold and undo screws. make sure you note the orientation of the diaphragm etc when you disassemble. I clean the sealing rim on both halves...some lazy sods don't refit is reverse of that pretty...
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    Vokera Maxin 24e - No Hot Water - suspected diaphragm

    Done loads of them, only had to change those o-rings once I think.
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    I don't like Aristons in any form. I see 5-8 boilers a day for service and repair and Aristons...

    I don't like Aristons in any form. I see 5-8 boilers a day for service and repair and Aristons always give me more hassle than most boilers out there. My general rule is if it's Italian it's crap. I didn't know ATAG were part of the same group but we don't get ATAGs up here so can't comment on...
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    Baxi Solo 3 Overheating/Hive preventing overrun

    I have a shudder when "qualified electricians" mess with CH wiring. They often have no idea at all what they are doing and controls are often their weakest hand anyway.
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    Australian cockup

    I only go to homebase if the others don't have what I want and even then I rarely find the items there. You can tell they don't want to succeed. No money spent on the stores at all and a weird selection of stuff on sale even before the aussies bought it. I honestly think our local store has the...
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    Smart meters, yes or no?.

    The cost of the upkeep of a "smart" meter system will be high due to the constant breakdowns and communication issues.That might be outweighed by the job losses from the army of meter readers and call centre staff but I'm not convinced. The biggest issues I have seen repairing heating is they...
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    Front Tyre Treads Worn More On Outside Edge

    How much are they worn by? By all means have the tracking checked, especially if it's an older or high mileage vehicle. My 2 year old tranny custom has just had its first set of fronts replaced at 18k. The tracking isn't off at all but the weight of the vehicle and my driving style had worn...
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    Correct way to jump-start a car

    They dont always start great from the remote pos and neg terminals so I guess the same problems apply. The only problems my old BMW's have with draining the battery is for the SI circuit, if the SI batteries are dud then it will draw off the battery, Either disconnect it, sort the SI batts or...
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    Correct way to jump-start a car

    I always thought the reason it was difficult to start with the lead on the engine is the earth straps from the engine to the body and then to the battery are often damaged or just crap from new. I double up the leads on cars I keep for long periods and as most of them are over 20 years it seems...
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    British Gas RC plus thermostat- change to 5-2 mode?

    Instructions are on Drayton website. is it this one? http://www.draytoncontrols.co.uk/sites/default/files/Digistat%20%2B3RF%20%28U.Guide%29.pdf
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    Self Drive Demo

    Not all Deals end with you keeping the car. My van deal means I will never own it and don't have any option to do so, simply hand it back after 4 years and walk away, not locked in to anything after that period. The big problem with these deals is the residual value. They will crucify you for...
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    Self Drive Demo

    error.
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    Petrol/Diesel ban from 2040

    I am going to get one of those alsatian dogs that bark at terminators for the sewer I will be living in by then.
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    Petrol/Diesel ban from 2040

    A mate had an interesting theory at the pub the other day. If driverless cars do become a big thing then for a long time there will be both driver and driverless ones on the road together. The driverless ones will be constantly looking for an accident and braking, stopping or waiting for other...
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    Carbon Monoxide went off 3 times now in one month!

    Kidde detectors are crap. Buy Honeywell or maybe SF only.
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