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    Possible subsidence

    Have looked at the insurance via my present company, at present I pay £124 for contents and buildings on my 2 Bed detached bungalow taken out in Dec 2018. Today they would require £197.32 for the same bungalow! Using details of the house I am hoping to buy they seem to quote the same £197.32...
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    Possible subsidence

    Info received to day: We hold information for searches for 15 years, unfortunately we have no further information than that offered in the search that we are able to provide. Kind regards Marina Offord CABE Technician Technical Support Devon Building Control Partnership Which does not...
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    Possible subsidence

    Hi Ken, Thanks for all the info will indeed put what you suggest into action.
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    Possible subsidence

    Just Homebuyers survey, I do not think we will be extending as we are downsizing, will follow your suggestion and get a couple of quotes for insurance. Thanks for your help.
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    Possible subsidence

    The searches show that In 1887 there was an unspecified shaft approx. 86mtrs from the site! There are no indications that drilling for shale gas is likely in the area. The searches state that: 5.9 Natural Ground Subsidence What is the potential for natural ground subsidence* within the search...
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    Possible subsidence

    Ground is flat, no slopes or cliff and is surrounded by other houses, no history of problems that I am aware of, think I will ignore it.
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    Possible subsidence

    I am in the process of buying a house and the searches have come up with the following comment: There is within 25m of the property a moderate to high potential for natural ground subsidence. Having had subsidence problems with a previous property, this comment sets alarm bells ringing, should...
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    Scarf Repair?

    I have just received a surveyors report on a proposed house purchase which states: There is a front door canopy that has a mono-pitched roof covered with interlocking concrete tiles on a timber frame with uPVC cladding and soffit and a lead flashing at the junction with the front elevation...
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    Replacement Thermostat

    Thanks for your help looks like I need a plumber
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    Replacement Thermostat

    Don't know if this helps but been playing around with different settings of timer and thermostat. Timer calls for heat and hot water plus thermostat on - result radiators and water warm up. Thermostat reaches desired temperature and clicks off but the radiators get hotter. Switch heating off...
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    Replacement Thermostat

    Timer calls for heat, thermostat calls for heat, boiler comes on, when temperature reached heat does not switch off. Checked the stat with a meter between L & N is 240v, between yellow switch wire and N is 240v which goes to zero when temperature reached, therefore the problem does not appear to...
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    Replacement Thermostat

    The stat I have is a mechanical type not electronic I think.
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    Replacement Thermostat

    Yes its been working fine for years
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    Replacement Thermostat

    Problem is that the CH comes on via the time clock and then never switches off even when I turn the thermostat back to zero. It was all working fine yesterday. Thanks for your help much appreciated.
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    Replacement Thermostat

    Greenstar Ri Boiler. See https://photos.shutterfly.com/album/90234766824
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    Replacement Thermostat

    The heating system, it is fitted in the hall.
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    Replacement Thermostat

    Is there a replacement for the Eberle ETS1 4wire Thermostat?
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    Faulty Thermostat?

    Oh thanks!
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    Faulty Thermostat?

    My radiators come on via the thermostat but will not switch off, is this a faulty thermostat, thanks.
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    Smoke Aarm Problem

    EI151TL 150 Series Ionisation Smoke Alarm c/w Lithium Battery. This alarm has been working fine for many years but recently it has been giving a single bleep every 2 to 4 hours, the green mains light is on, any suggestions as how to rectify this. Thanks.
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