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Hi There Im wanting to convert my loft for storage and was planning on doing the work myself along with the OH. However after having a trademans come and provide a quote anyway it seems a lot more complicated that i first thought? Or is it? Basically our existing loft hatch is very...

Thanks for the response. Yep pipe work is correct, the shower has lovely red and blue stickers to help us novices. Im wondering whether it could be to do with the hot water temp setting on the boiler?? Currently at 50 degrees. Ive tried turning it right down - my reasoning maybe the boiler...

Hi Guys We have just installed a new Triton thermostatic mixer shower, but ever since we are having problems with the shower going completely cold for a few seconds (presure also increases). It seems as if the boiler isnt sending any cold water at all as the hot pipe goes cold. We basically...

Hi Guys We've recently fitted a new thermostatic mixer shower to existing pipework. Ever since we have been having problems with the shower going completely cold for 5 seconds or so then back to hot. This never happened with the old shower but i dont think its a fault with the new...

Thanks for the help John really appreciate it! :D We only have a tiny bathroom so shouldnt need a huge output from the radiator. I will get some inhibitor i presume its ok to mix it with whatever inhibitor is already the system. One last gerneral question when filling the system...

Hi All Now i know this topic has been posted a hundred times but im still not clear on everything, so thought id check and clarify my plan... So im no plumbing expert but am confident i have enough DIY skills to do this myself. Firstly I understand i have to drain down the CT system...

Hi Guys Need help! I have a valiant Ecotec plus 824. Got up this morning to cold water. Went to check boiler and pressure was really low so filled up pressure then restarted boiler. Didnt seem to fire up so pressed the ignition button. Seemed to work - still no heating or hot water...

Thanks for the responses! The pipe is actually on my land but plumes on to theirs. They have removed the partition wall to build their extension so the pipe is now accessable to them. I understand that the pipe should never have been there at all but we are trying to sort it. Anyway i...

Sorry.... me again. Need some advice re regulation etc my neighbour is an idiot. So basically we have decided we will replace our boiler install new flue etc as this seems the best option for all involved. We have a few people coming tomorrow to give quote etc. Anyway we have informed...

Thanks for the replies its much appreciated! I know it seriously needs replacing but its on our to-do list with a re-wire etc. :( Were just going to tell them it cannot be done and see what they come up with. Im pretty sure the buidung regs guy has told them they cant build too near to...

Apologies its not a Valliant (no idea where i got that from) its a Saunier Duval SD620f. I have spoken to a RGI and he's going to look into what can be done. Just out of interest if we cannot move the pipe, is the only solution they have not to build as close to it?

Thanks for the reply! I have emailed my local gas engineer and will see what he says.

Thanks for the reply. We didnt fit the boiler as far as i know its been in for 15 years (we've only lived there for 2). So basically would it be possible for a RGI to make these changes or are we looking at a new boiler?

Hi there Our neighbours are having an extension built and their building regs guy has told them they need to ask us nicely to move or extend our boiler flue pipe. Basically it comes straight out the boiler and through the external wall (total pipe length approx 1.5ft). Very old valliant...

Ive looked all over for something obvious but cant see one! The plug socket im talking about is in a cupboard next to the old oven. How would i tell if one of the fuses is for the oven? Turn the power off, take a 30 amp fuse out, turn it back on and see whats not got power? Just out of...

There are 4 fuses in the consumer unit none(removable ones) none labeled. 2 x 5amp 2x 30amp I know the 5amps control the upstairs / downstairs lights, so i assume the other 2 are for the electrics upstairs/ downstairs? Does this sound right.

Thankyou very much for the replies its much appreciated! The Spec for the oven is Input voltage - 230 v - 50hz Output rating - max 3400w It is a samsung oven - SAMSUNG PKG005G/XEU The instructions say " If the appliance is not connected to the mains with a plug a multi pole isolator...

No only a power outlet next to it. Could i replace that with the cooker control unit?

I apologise in advance as i know this question has been asked numerous times but i cannot find an answer that answers my specific questions. I am replacing my gas oven with an electric one 3.4kWh. I was planning to simply put a plug on it (there is an outlet which was used for the old ovens...

Hi There We are changing the socket fronts to chrome ones and what we thought was a straight forward job has confused us slightly. 1st Socket has 1 live, 1 neutral 2 earth - Simple enough the new front has terminals for 1 live 1 neutral and 2 earth. However the next sockets have: 2nd...