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I would do the rf code but i dont think it is that but you never know but im not attempting that unless i know exact model . Lol its already gone off now , on one red light no green light and its calling for heat , set at 22c and showing 17c . im bloody froze lol

Hi Folks tried all the above and even fresh duracell batteries . First of i think its a lot older unit as there is no OFF switch on the receiver in the garage .Had to turn it off at main switch which turns off whole boiler and the centaur c27 unit . Popping new batteries in it gives a quick...

We have a little problem well not a little problem a damn annoying problem . This Theromstat SHOULD talk wirelessy to the contact point behind one brick wall in the garage which is wired ( i think to ) the boiler and the Centaur plus control box . Its got new batteries in ( Duracell ) we have...

Hi This is the quote i love how its all totally explained . Fascia and Soffits Removal of existing rainwater goods and timber Sprocket rafters ends Install new fascias & Soffits in Black Ash Install rigid eaves guard Install over fascia ventilation Install new gutters and downpipes To...

Just a quick question im ummmmmm and arrrrring over all black soffit and facia with 20/20 flanders tiles . I originally wanted this so it doesnt show the muck after 6 months off the roof . But 2 roofers have advised because of white windows that they would go all black but have the soffit in...

An update on this thread had another quote from what seems at the moment an altogether more professional outfit and guess what ( remember what i thought it should cost ) it comes out at £11'060 for all the lot .That includes a hinged widow in the conv roof and 20/20 flanders tiles on the main...

A little more info is down our street he has done work and a 2 sided roof cost them £3000 , and also someone else who has had 20/20 tiles and a 3 sided roof he said he did that for £4500 . How i see it is . Chimney £500 for repointing Postbox £150 conv £4000 roof £4500 rosemary...

Hi , Will try and keep this as simple as possible but its difficult alot to explain . Gone for a quote of a builder who is local. I asked for a quote how do people quote these days what he brought me was 3 different prices scribbled down on a piece of paper for possibly 3...

I have already done that thx and it shows separate part but what confuses me is the mechanic you ring up looks at the parts on lists like that from your reg so surely they should know . I have included pics in reply above for anyone with a bit of knowledge thanks .

Can anyone tell me if the ball joint is separate as in a cheaper repair or is it part of the wishbone etc and a larger more expensive repair .

Hi Just had my first quote and I don't trust garages I have 2 quotes depending on what type of ball joint it is . One quote is £176.80 the other is £358.78 for both of them .This is from the same garage as there not sure which type of ball joint it is , which I don't get because they...

Hi Thanks for that as I had no idea, that means then next MOT the other track rod end is prob going to want doing as im gathering there are 4 on front 2 uppers and 2 lowers . Any ideas on possible repair costs at all checked the parts and there coming up around £25 each per ball joint from...

Hi Can someone give me advice please I have taken my car which is a 2011 reg to an independent Test Centre and my beef is not with these at all . Last year I had a failure which was DANGEROUS TO DRIVE …..Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment...

So you dont think the pipe outside is leaking.The pipe doesnt have water dripping down on the outside of it right where it goes into boiler.I just dont get why its dripping at the bend of the pipe on the outside if the water isnt running down the outside of it if you get what i mean. What is...

Hi Boiler been losing pressure alongtime but i have put it off till now as its been mostly switched off.But deciding to get it done with winter looming. Basically been having to top it up everyday.Its been in since 2009. I have checked all round house no leaks.Found the leak when i...

Hi Basically the pressure guage is dropping to zero every day. I have been round all the rads and cant find any that are leaking from the seals etc etc. The boiler is in the garage and it feeds a storage tank above it.Its not a fast leak and doesnt seem to take alot of water to...

Just a quick question really. We have our heating on during the day ( 3 bed semi ) up to 20.5 c but at night switch it off. Do you actually waste gas doing this,is it better to keep the CH on so it keeps to a constant tempreture because it seems to take quite a while to get it back from...

As the title says really - Where can you get experience working on these units -would work for free at weekends.i particularly mean washing machines -cooker element replacement and vacuum cleaner repairs This is to do with wanting to start up our own buisness - But its the repair side that is...

Anybody give us somemore really reliable makes Kevplumb you seem good on advice -is vaillaint your only choice of model ???. Going to ring a plumber today so wouldnt mind telling him which model instead of getting ripped off.

Another quikie on subjuect. Have condensing boilers got even more economical over the 10 years ???. And also if you have a pump that runs quite a big shower head,can you have this run of a combi condensing boiler ????. This currently runs from the storage tank.But was thinking if we can...