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    Installing Magnaclean

    Look on their website and read the instructions. You will find alternative installation positions. Steve
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    Have I been ripped off with my powerflush? :-(

    I powerflush most systems when installing a new boiler. To give you an example a standard 3 bed semi with 7/8 rads takes about 6 hours to flush properly. I agree with the others, it is not possible to complete that amount of rads in 4 hours. Get them back to do the job again.
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    baxi combi 80e advice

    Happy thrombosis :(
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    powerflush machines

    I originally had a Rothenberger that was absolute carp and changed to a Kamco about 5 years ago. It does the job and is still going strong after many flushes. Steve
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    Radiator Valve Query?

    Use straight rad valves and position the heads inwards. ie under the radiator. Steve
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    heated towel rail fixing

    I agree with kevplumb. Drill through the plasterboard and into the block then attach the plug to the end of the screw and tap it in with a hammer until the plug is firmly in the block. Personally, I would use 3" 10's and when you attach the bracket don't over tighten as you will damage the...
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    Hot water in bathroom question

    You may have unbalanced supplies ie hot from a cylinder and cold from the mains. This would cause a problem in he shower and bath filler if it is a mixer tap but not in the basin taps if they separate taps.
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    How can someone tell how old a boiler is?

    I think he is refereing to boiler breakdown insurance and most insurers wont cover if over 7 years old. Steve
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    Ariston Microgenus 24 HE MFFI Help

    The dials to which you refer are thermostats - one for the temperature of the hot water and the other for the temp of the heating. You should not be controlling the boiler by these dials. On the top right of the time clock there is a small sliding switch marked I - (Clock) - 0 What is this set...
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    tiling before fitting a shower

    Yes - don't use sealing compound when making the joint to the plastic pipe in the shower.
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    Flue Gas Analysers

    I had a Sprint and agree it was nothing but trouble with expensive maintenance costs. Sold it on e-bay and got a Kane, had it nearly 2 years without a problem, cells still good and got a free calibration from Kane when purchased. Steve
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    Tantaflex Kitchen Monobloc Tap - New Washers!

    Failing that, take the O rings to a good plumbers merchants and get a replacement of the same size.
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    Tantaflex Kitchen Monobloc Tap - New Washers!

    Hi Not sure if this helps, but Tantofex used to be based in Imberhorne Lane East Grinstead. If they are still there it would be worth giving them a call. Steve
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    EXPLODING UNVENTED CYLINDER

    Could the expolsion be BB's first install? :roll:
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    popup waste valve

    Take chrome waste out of sink remove the washers and discard.Apply silicone to underside of waste and bed into sink. Once in place apply silicone on the underside of the sink between the threaded part and the sink. Repalce the nut and tighten. Don't run water down the basin until silicone has...
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    Thermal store quick question

    Say no more :( :( :(
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    leaking quartz aqualisia

    The Quartz comes with a 5 year guarantee. If it is under that age, phone Aqualisa and get it done for free. The Quartz suffers from this problem and Aqualisa change the mixer unit to rectify the problem. Steve
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    Another Unvented HWS question

    Agile I'm confused about why you say that dh/cws should be run in 15mm on unvented systems. Please shed some light. Steve
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    Copper prices

    Dohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Silly me, of course I meant under £3 inc VAT a 3m length. It's british and kitemarked. Steve
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    Pipe layout in bathroom - advice please!

    Protectors are for use with electrical cables but would do the job and are available from electrical wholesalers and on the web
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