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I had the same problem this week - rads went off as soon as water did. Quick remedy was to manually slide the switch on the mid-position valve in the airing cupboard see here for photo I then realised I had a British Gas service contract :oops: :oops: New mid-position valve fitted...

I just realised that I am paying for a British Gas maintenance contract on my c/h system :oops: All parts/labour :oops: Up to 2 call-outs per year without affecting premiums :oops: I've never use it until now :roll: Thanks for putting up with me guys :shock: Homer

ACLDrayton Lifestyle Mid-Position Valve 22mm 679H340-30L0 There was another small lever at the back of the box - I tried to move it and it broke off :cry: Having taken the white cover off, I then noticed a silver marker with the letters H - M - W where this slider was situated. At a...

Thanks for that - I just got a new digital camera and it certainly helped to show my problem - I would have struggled to describe it without that aid :lol: Will now get off searching :D Thanks again Homer

Had a problem for the past 2 nights with my central heating - water is OK, but heating is playing up. Started Friday night about 7pm when the missus complained the house was 'cold' - turned the room thermostat up - but the rads did not get warm. I went to the integral garage and noticed...

Oh aye, Just managed to hire a JCB on a Sunday, [ and a team of window fitters], who removed the bedroom window and edged the bed in that way :P Next time I'll be more specific with the delivery location :oops: :wink: Homer

I found this place classic bedsteadswhen looking for bedroom furniture. They were just over £380 cheaper than my local 'quality' furniture store in Glasgow for 4 items I purchased. This included delivery from London to Glasgow - the guys were at my doorstop at 8.30 a.m. on a Sunday...

What has the reference to the New Labour motto to do with George Galloway? He was a member of the Respect Party prior to entering the Big Brother House and, as far as I'm aware, still is. Of course, Galloway did wipe the floor with the New Labour candidate at the last General Election - much...

What's that to do with GG? Homer

Microsofty 'aint all that bad really :shock: Their attitude to pirated OS's, [at the moment anyway], is that they'd rather the people using it are able to access the Windows Update site and download Critical Updates. At least they are then surfing the web, [and coming into contact with...

Places like Woolworth and ironmongers will sell you small pots of dye - relatively straight forward process depending on material. However, having worked in textile dyeing for over 15 years I'd say give it a miss. To overcome the blue tint you'd need to apply a much heavier tone of beige...

With regards the Panda AV reporting it's out of date - check the system clock in your task bar. The shop tech/power failure etc may have reset your BIOS - worth a quick look. As for the graphics - right click My Computer/Properties/Hardware/DeviceManager/DisplayAdapter - expand it to show...

Task Manager This link may also provide a couple of options. Regards Homer

The XP version only monitors incoming traffic - ZA monitors outgoing as well. In real terms, if you have up to date anti-virus software running - XP's is OK - but for peace of mind ZA may be preferable. Homer

Thanks for the replies - they have a local firm coming out on Monday to give a quote/diagnoses. Now I have a 'ball park' figure for the pump, they are better placed to determine the resultant quote on Monday. Thanks for the help - will report back next week. Regards Homer

My wife works in a local surgery and the C/H system failed to come on yesterday. Heating engineer came out today and told them the pump had gone and would need replacing. Quoted them £612 + vat to fit new pump. Is this a realistic price? They obviously need the system back on asap -...

Sorry for being dense - but talk me through it again :oops: Drain system. Remove old trv - this will leave 'nut & olive attached to pipe'? Hacksaw off this olive, remove nut, use new nut & olive with existing pipe and TRV along with compound. Should I attach the TRV to the rad first...

Thanks for the response. The Aqualisa showers look incredible - but at a price :cry: I stopped believing in Santa and fairies a long time ago :wink: The Trevi Blend look more in my price bracket - I'll check them out. Thanks again Homer

I have heating :shock: Replaced 8mm sections with 15mm and restarted feeder tank. Small leaks from each elbow :cry: Gave each a slight turn - leaking stopped :lol: Bled system and turned on heating for 10minutes. [pump only] Started boiler at low setting and eventually the...

Thanks guys - I survived the night!! Will not see another though if this isn't fixed by the time my missus gets home tonight :lol: Thanks for the advice. 1st time I've tried to use 8mm. Not for the DIY man with compression - soldered if ever I need to try it again. Will be out at lunch...