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    Vokera compact combi boiler losing pressure

    Thanks - is it straightforward enough to remove that clip ? Don't want to force it and break it or make it unusable again
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    Vokera compact combi boiler losing pressure

    Can you see the the valve in pic 3 anywhere ? I'm not going to ber able to get to the vessel itself but hope i can at least fins the valve and pump it up slightly
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    Vokera compact combi boiler losing pressure

    Thanks - is it pretty straightforward to drain the boiler ? It's not something i've done before....
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    Vokera compact combi boiler losing pressure

    Hi, I realise (through searches) this is a fairly common fault and often the culprit is the expansion vessel but on searching for mine i stumbled across what might be causing the issue. Overnight the boiler often loses pressure so that the heating wont come on in the morning as follows...
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    Earthing a replacement Triton shower unit - please advise

    I decided to go with the single earth - surely Triton would have stipulated if the additional earthing was needed. It's working fine :)
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    Earthing a replacement Triton shower unit - please advise

    Hi, I'm in the process of replacing a Triton opal shower with a Triton ivory 4. I assumed the electrics woiuld be a simple swap over but the earthing on the 2 showers is very different. On the new shower it simply seems to require the standard earth cable connecting along with the live and...
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    Earthing a replacement Triton shower unit - please advise

    Hi, I'm in the process of replacing a Triton opal shower with a Triton ivory 4. I assumed the electrics woiuld be a simple swap over but the earthing on the 2 showers is very different. On the new shower it simply seems to require the standard earth cable connecting along with the live and...
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    Boiler losing pressure, is this any more than inconvenience?

    Is this something I could attempt myself ?
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    Boiler losing pressure, is this any more than inconvenience?

    Hi Our vokera boiler loses pressure when the heating is used meaning the next time we turn the heating on we have to allow a little more water into the system and power cycle the unit. I can't see any evidence of a leak so was wondering if this has any adverse effect more than the...
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    Heating - cheaper on all the time or when needed ?

    Just wondering what the consencus is on heating - is it cheaper to leave on all the time with the boiler heating the house as needed or to switch off completely and use only when needed ? House is a 30yr old 4 bed detached Tia, Mjw
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    Condensation - how do you stop it ?

    The wife is always drying clothes in the house, this must be a huge factor, i guess no more washing of them until Spring now...
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    Condensation - how do you stop it ?

    Hi, We have a 4 bed detached with cavity wall insulation and good loft insulation, these last few mornings the condensation has been dreadful upstairs, all our rooms have it What can we do to improve the position ? We have the heating on for 2-3 hours on an evening but not in the...
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    Badly leaking outdoor tap - can i do anything to stop it ?

    Hi, I've an outdoor tap that been leaking for weeks but now is really bad a couple of drops per second. I've tightened everything i believe possible but not difference...is there anything else i can do ? tia, Mike.
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    Please help fixing hedge trimmer

    Hi, I've a two year old hedge trimmer that works fine when the blade is horizontal, as soon as i lift it upward to the vertical position it dies. I've taken the lid off but see no obviously loose connections etc. Any ideas what could be causing this and what i need to check ? I can post...
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    Adjusting Patio Doors ? - seem to have moved

    Sorry Guys i've been a Lemon :oops: The doors are French doors ie two opening glass doors inside a frame Any advice much appreciated.
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    Adjusting Patio Doors ? - seem to have moved

    Hi, I've noticed a room that we have patio doors in gets cold very quickly. This morning i was standing next to the doors and felt the amount of outside noise i could hear was quite high, i ran my finger along the edge of the patio door frames and found the gap at the top to be somewhat...
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    Faulty shower - water running out of the unit, can i fix it?

    ....and yes i ws staggered how unsafe it is !
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    Faulty shower - water running out of the unit, can i fix it?

    Thanks guys - will hoik that bad boy out and see if i can get a replacement o ring for it.
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    Faulty shower - water running out of the unit, can i fix it?

    I did the test and it appears the leak is coming from the white plastic part at the centre of the unit, are replacements of this part available to buy and customer fit ?
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    Faulty shower - water running out of the unit, can i fix it?

    Troubles is it could be anywhere as it really does flow out at quite a rate and maybe flowing up a bit at first due to the pressure. Is it safe to have it pouring out with the lid off ? doesnt help we have a metal bath either...
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