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Many thanks for all the replies. The first thing to say is that the emergency pumping was not quite what I thought and eventually came out to £350.00+£70.00 VAT=£420.00. Not insignificant but not as bad as I thought. Might have saved a bit by ringing around on Saturday but I will never know and...

oilboffin thanks for the reply. The firm I used for the emergency pump out has the OFTEC logo on their site so assume they are registered. Is there a standard charge for emergency pumping and is worth speaking to OFTEC. I haven't ordered any new tank as yet, will be speaking to them on Monday...

Thanks for the replies, as always you get a new perspective of things with the replies on forums such as this. As far as insurance, I think some tank manufacturers offer something but not sure and haven't investigated. General household insurance will in most cases only cover the cost of new...

Thanks, to be fair the firm I used they did tell me their charge up front so no complaints in that respect, it was just a bit of a shock given the time it actually took (they were just finishing a new tank install not far from me at the time I rang). Probably a pointless exercise now seeing...

Thanks for the replies. It's not that I don't necessarily want a bunded tank it's just that my single skin has lasted all these years and there is a significant cost difference between single skin and bunded and to be honest I am trying to reduce the cost as much as I can. I haven't quite got...

I have a Balmoral BRMH2500 (this size was recommended by the boiler installer) single skin oil tank that was purchased in December 1994 and installed shortly after (along with full central heating system). I believe Balmoral are no longer trading. Early today I found that there was oil leaking...

Have edited all content as have now solved issue but don't know how to delete thread. Moderators please remove. Thanks

Thanks, no mention of 3 layer. If it lasts 15-30 years it will outlast me by a significant number of years and probably the summer house too!!

I have a leak in my summerhouse roof which is covered with green roofing felt (bought from Wickes if I recall) with some shingles on the front awning. The total area of the main roof is 3.1m c 1.94m. The roof was replaced by myself about 3 years ago and it looks as if some of the clout nail...

My wife and I want to reduce our work in the garden by adding additional decking to butt up to the existing decking of our summer house. The area is 6 metres by 1.5 metres i.e 9 sq metres and the bearers will sit directly on the ground. Some soil will need to be removed to get a level and...

Thanks for the replies has put my mind at rest a bit. I will keep checking non the less. Agree with both posters that tenants shouldn't suffer because landlord won't won't do proper maintenance but also agree that landlords should expect their tenants to treat the property with respect. In...

Thanks, more or less what I Expected. The original tenant had been there for years and I think his advancing years was a factor. The tenant who used calor gas wasn't best pleased when I said I might have to speak to the landlord about my concerns and because of her circumstances at the...

I live in a semi-detached bungalow. The property next door is rented out by the owner. The next door property is staggered i.e the front is about 3 feet proud of ours with a corresponding inset distance at the back (hope that makes sense). Over the last 10 years or so there has been a damp...

Thanks for the suggestion

Not sure where to post this but here goes. I have a Glidermatic Roller Garage Door that has an old Gliderol GMMBR4 controller and motor which has now gone faulty and for which spares are no longer available. It was fitted in 1998. I have been told that the direct retrofit replacement is...

Hi, my that's an old thread. In my case I never quite it resolved. I have stopped using the immersion other than for emergencies as I have had a new condensing boiler installed and I am running that for hot water all the time. As this is such an old thread I am going to unsubscribe so will...

Thanks for the replies. I don't wish to be facetious and I would understand the advice on calling out a qualified gas engineer if my question related directly to a gas fire or other appliance, which I would not touch anyway for obvious reasons. However, I hardly feel that changing a gas...

Not sure if this is the right place to post this but hopefully it will be posted correctly. I have a 47Kg Propane Gas cylinder in my garden that runs my propane gas fire. I have recently fitted a HiLo Gauge so I can check the amount of gas in the cylinder. This was placed between the...

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED Like most things it's so much easier when you know what to do. Thanks for all the help.

Hi, thanks for the really helpful reply. Had a sudden flash of inspiration last night whilst trying to work out how they got the channel screwed in initially and concluded that there had to be an access hole in the channel over the screw head to allow screwdriver access. Checked this...