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    Problems with Vaillant 828 TurboMAX

    Many thanks for your time Gasescape I did replace the APS approx 6-7 yrs ago myself, wouldn't I be ok just replacing it myself again? Can't find any stockists open today tho, may have to wait until tomorrow.
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    Problems with Vaillant 828 TurboMAX

    Turned the HW dial fully anti-clockwise, the flashing green light went off. Then turned on the CH, but no joy. When I switched on the CH the 'info' button showed status of S.02 (pump running, pre-ignition), then S.03 (ignition sequence) + then finally S.33 (check air / flue system). Air...
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    Problems with Vaillant 828 TurboMAX

    Thanks for the reply Gasescape Pressed the info button + it says ' 5.23' or is it 'S.23'.......on the manual it says that display is 'Ignition sequence, warm start'.
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    Problems with Vaillant 828 TurboMAX

    Woke up to a New Yr boiler problem this morning Have a 12-13 yr old Vaillant 828 TurboMAX, in that time it's had a diverter valve change, air pressure switch change & timer clock change. This morning I have the green light flashing, no warning / lock out light (red light) & the amber light...
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    Retaining Wall / Fence Query

    Yes you can generally put a fence up fairly close to criblock, but I would leave a 750mm to 1m gap if I was you. The criblock isn't doing too much structurally at the very top, but why risk any issues? http://www.retainingwallsnw.com/pages/multi.html# Also, dependant how exposed the area...
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    Wall heights

    If it's next to the footpath of a highway then you may need to consider visibility splays also? Taken from Planning Portal - 'You will need to apply for planning permission if you wish to erect or add to a wall if it would be over 1 metre high and next to a highway used by vehicles (or the...
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    2 story extensions and your experiences

    If only life was so simple, in my neck 'o' the woods money talks, 99% of my clients would rather use a cheaper designer & then encounter issues during the build process. I'm constantly showing examples of my previous work & explaining the value of a practicle spec & design.......it goes in...
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    Quick PD question

    Many thanks Freddy, much appreciated
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    Quick PD question

    My apologies, I've hijacked the thread
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    Quick PD question

    So getting back onto topic.........can you provide a link that's a bit more definitive than the document I linked to earlier? I'm on the 'mailing lists' of a few LA's but havn't recieved anything tbh, hence I thought it was sill under consultation.
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    Quick PD question

    Yes they do pay Freddy.
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    Quick PD question

    Freddy, I know I'm generally slow off the mark but I didn't realise the neighbour consultation scheme had actually come into play? I found this link, but it appears that they'e waiting for approval & it's in draft format? ...
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    Neighbours having an extesion and say we have to pay to remo

    Couldn't you negotiate? If they need your land for scaffolding / access, ask them to pay for all the remedial works.........otherwise 'sorry mate'
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    Advice on front door threshold

    If that precast threshold has been wrapped with a DPC, is lapped into the DPM, if they've used suitable perimeter insulation & the door should have a suitable 'sealmaster' type level access threshold......wouldn't that be ok? Obv. the the external patio needs to be done again to ensure it...
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    Front or Rear Extension??

    Have to deal with a similar situation Polstar, the back of my clients place is approx 3m in depth & the front 'garden' is approx 25m depth. My client has bought the place & we presumed that the longer garden was the rear. But a 'friendly neighbour' pointed out that the 25m garden side is...
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    Replacing garage roof, PVC or Coroline?

    Morning all :wink: Have a detached 1960's garage with asbestos sheet roofing. Want to replace it with a corrugated sheet material. The cheapest stuff seems to be a clear PVC sheet: http://www.screwfix.com/p/corolux-corrugated-pvc-sheet-clear-762-x-3050-x-0-8mm/86161 But I'm after a...
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    Zanussi fridge freezer query

    Thanks for the reply Terox It's actually stopped working again. I've checked the plug wall socket itself & that works ok. It's got a sealed plug on the FF, so I'm gonna change the plug itself now & see if I get any joy. The appliance itself is free standing in a corner of the Kitchen...
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    Zanussi fridge freezer query

    Morning all :wink: Have got a 5yr old Zanussi Electrolux fridge freezer, little 3/4 size. Has been working 100% until last few days. It just stopped working completely a few days ago, no lights & both fridge and the freezer not working. There was no noise whatsoever from the appliance when...
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    Rad not heating up after draining the system

    Thanks for the reply guys So the best approach would be to isolate the rad, take it off to drain + check? Question is how do I check if the pipes coming into + out of the rad are blocked? Don't know if it helps.......I've got a plastic pipe system throughout the house with copper tails...
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