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hi guys We had new boiler & rads installed last year & moved from a gravity fed to pressurised system boiler. There has been a leak since fitting (15mm pipe work not replaced as in good condition with no sludge etc). Losing about 0.5 bar every 2-3 weeks. A tube of sealant was put in at the...

Hi guys Does anyone have any suggestions on how we can find such a small leak or do we just continue to top up every few weeks until it eventually gives fully? TIA

hi guys Does anyone have any suggestion for our plumber to find a leak in our pipe work? Background: New Worcester 30CDI system boiler fitted in September with new rads but using existing 15mm pipes to rads and fitting stat to existing insulated water tank. Move from gravity fed to...

It was one of the plumbers who raised it as stainless steel who was quoting. There is a left over bit of pipework that my hubby sealed back under the floor. I will get it out tonight and take a picture of the unused bit and the joints to one of the radiators. Thanks for taking the time to advise.

I have applied the varnish and it goes on easily with a brush on the chalk paint with no lifting but I don't know how durable it will be. It states on the bottle that 2 coats satin with 2 coats dead matt would be better for durability. The furniture is definitely matt with no glean. I may try...

Hi guys My new early 1970's house has stainless steel pipework on the lower floor and running to the water tank, etc with copper pipe running to the upstairs bedrooms. I'm wanting to change the full system except the pipework (as I have nailed down chipboard sheets). Is the pipework and...

I have used Ronseal one-coat all surface primer (two coats) followed by two coats of Rusto-oleum white chalk paint. The 2nd layer of the chalk paint went on tacky so I used a mini glossing roller instead. Came up well with good coverage and I will be rolling the other pieces I am doing. I am...

Hi Guys I have previously used International matt yacht varnish on my window sills to assist with any condensation build up. I've moved house and can't get this varnish any more from B&Q. Do you have any recommendations of a good varnish (around £20/litre max)? I also intend to use this on...

Thx JohnD I will see if I can persuade DH to put some X400 in it - he is reluctant as when we do things, we keep getting leaks. eg tightening the nut on the top of the TRV but not managing to keep a tight grip on the valve so ended up with water leaking from nut around the pipe. The...

Hi guys Thanks for the replies. I have previously opened the return valve into a bottle. The water came out at a good pressure (not sure how quick but squirted out quickly). The rad has never been burning hot since we moved in 5 years ago. I thought it was due to it being old. I think...

Hi Looking for some advice. We have an old rad (8mm microbore) in hall which was never mega warm. Last winter i noticed it was cooler but eventually got some heat in it by adjusting the return valve on the rad & balancing some other rads. Have turned rad back on after summer and no...

That is so logical - I have no common sense whatsoever. Thanks gigz

Hi gigz Thanks for the reply. Prepare for a stupid DIY'er question: How do I fit a hose to the valve and achieve a seal? Looking a the the end of the valve which will screw onto the radiator, the connection seems too big to secure a bit of hose over it - or am I just having a blonde...

Thanks for quick reply jackdae. Should have added. I dont have a lockshield valve on the return side at the moment. It kept leaking badly today, probably due to the amount of times we have kept opening and closing. Therefore removed. I got a new 8mm valve from the merchants...

Hi Looking for some advice. We had a rad in the hall not heating up (just a little heat at the top with lots of heat at the entrance into the rad). Pipe heated up to the TRV and the bit of panel next to the inlet but not much else. Tried taking off rad, flushing with water - lots of...

Thanks for the quick reply. I will get someone out ASAP.

Hi guys Has anyone ever experienced this and is it anything to worry about. I have an Alpha CB28X which is controlled by a room stat. When the boiler starts up, after around 3-5 minutes the boiler makes a sound which I would describe a bit like a car backfiring only not as loud. Being...

Hi DP How are you keeping? Good to know you are still keeping your hand in on the forum. The water temperature is fine. The problem seems to be when starting from cold. After the boiler has been on for a while and pressure has increased it click on and off as normal. The boiler fires...

Hi guys I am having a problem with my Alpha CB28X. On start up from cold, the boiler fires, runs for a few minutes then goes off, keeps cycling like this for around 20 minutes. Eventually it gets going and functions as normal. The rads have not reached temperature and the flow and return...

Thank you both for the replies. I didn't explain myself properly. If I remove the brick chimney now but want to install a wood burner later, do I have to have a chimney which is higher than the top of the roof or could I get a chimney liner put in with a aluminium chimney stack protruding...