Search results

  1. G

    Upgrading from old Drayton/Honeywell to EvoHome - confused over what I need

    I'm looking at going the EvoHome route and installing TRV's on all the radiators and replacing the Drayton systemI have. First would be to work out how the current system works and then what evohome kit I need. I have a Drayton LP522 with a Honeywell L641A1039 connected to the hot water...
  2. G

    Power trips when using both ovens

    I've got a Cookmaster CM101 oven which is giving a problem in that when I use both ovens it trips the power I can use the left or right oven separately without issues, but when I us both it trips the power after a few mins. I have only recently used both ovens since buying the house so it...
  3. G

    Banging when central heating turns on and radiators not getting warm

    Got a odd problem in that 2 or 3 weeks ago whenever my central heating turns on (either at 4am or 5pm) I get a lot of banging in the pipes. After a few minutes the banging disappears however there is no water flow and none of the radiators get warm. There is Drayton controller connected to the...
  4. G

    How to create a matching ceiling pattern

    I've had to cut out about 20cm2 of ceiling board to repair a leak. Now the fun part of replacing the board and then trying to get the pattern the same as the rest of the ceiling. Is there a trick to getting the pattern looking like the one in the photo. I've seen pattern texture brushes you...
  5. G

    Home automation - To replace radiators or not?

    I've been looking into home automation and have my eyes on the Evohome system. This controls your radiators TRV's. Unfortunately none of my radiators have TRV's - they are all fitted with these types of valves: http://www.screwfix.com/p/angled-radiator-valve-drain-off-15mm-x/70408 So first I...
  6. G

    Dual dimmers on 2 way switches?

    I have a a set of 2 way switches (each with 2 switches on) which switch the lights on/off in the lounge and dining room. If I want to replace the switches with dimmers, firstly can it be done with 2 way switches. If so I guess both sets of switches will need dual dimmers?
Back
Top