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Hi, With economy 7, when the off peak low tariff is switch on via the dual reading telemeter, energising the consumer unit feeding the storage heaters. Will the rest of the house be on the low rate over that period of time, and recorded on the LOW meter reading

Thanks for the advice, I think I will repair the leaking joints as you suggest, and not take any chances with the sealer. Cheers. Gary.

Hi, Combi boiler central heating system. I have a number of small leaks on the pipework to various radiators around the house. The system is only three years old, and 10mm copper tube has been used. I was thinking of using fernox leak sealer to cure this problem and save myself a lot if...

Thank's for the reply. Sorry for the confusion, when i replace the smoke detector with a heat detector will this be acceptable on it's own,to cover the whole room, or will I have to also have a smoke detector in the lounge end of the room,or would that be going over the top. Gary.

Hi, Having trouble with niusance alarms from mains operated battery backup smoke detector. The detector is installed in a combined open plan kitchen/living room area, at the kitchen end of the room. This apartment is in a four storey building. The detector is mains operated interconnected...

Hi, No help required, had a good inspection and managed to locate the belt adjuster under the alternator, with the help of a mirror. Gary.

Hi. I have a toyota celica ST (7a-fe 1.8 engine) with a squealing alternator belt,which will require replacement or re-tensioning. Had a look at the setup there doesn't appear to be any belt tensioning device. Will this require the alternator position to be adjusted to tension the belt on this...

Thanks for the help. Cheers Gary.

Hi, Just bought an Expansion vessel from screwfix (12l REFLEX). To be fitted to the combi boiler externally, replacing the internal failed EV. The instructions say the unit is filled with nitrogen gas,and if the pressure is too low topup using a nitrogen cylinder. If the EV requires topping...

Many Thanks Petit-Pablo for the expert advice. Gary.

Hi, Thanks for the fast reply. The problem I have, the boiler has been fitted in a very tight space close to the ceiling. even though the flue goes out sideways, there is no headroom or sideroom to slide out the EV. If I installed an external EV would I just leave the original in situe, or...

Hi, Look's like the boiler expansion vessel has failed. Pressure gauge rising over 2.5 Bar, and water squirting from the shrader valve when depressed. Considering fitting an external EV but this boiler has a combined EV and pre-heat store. ( Two pipes going to the vessel). Will this...

Thank's to everyone for the quick response and excellent advise. I get a big squirt of water out of the pressure vessel valve proving it needs replacing. Thanks to Harrogategas confirming the method of removing the unit will work. This will save a great deal of time, and the rest of the...

Hi, Look's like the pressure vessel will need replacing on boiler. The pressure gauge is reading up to 2.5Bar and water coming out of the pv valve when tested. According to the instruction manual it's a big strip down job to replace the pressure vessel. Looking at the boiler it looks much...

Hi Stephan, Sorry for the late reply,just returned from holiday. I replaced my faulty HP power supply unit with a ocz PC POWER & COOLING SILENCER 310 atx (UK). I purchased it from- www.memoryc.com.(£24). The unit fitted perfectly into the pc case,I released and moved forward the two disc...

Thanks for the help. Gary.

Hi, I have a Glow-Worm 24CI combi boiler. I have decided to replace the PRV due to it having a drip. I also want to check the pressure vessel. I'm a bit confused about the test procedure. When checking to see if any water comes out of the pressure vessel air valve,should the system be...

Hi, Thanks for the time you have both taken to help me out. It's been a great help. Many thanks Gary.

Hi; Thanks for the advice will give it a try. Is there any way to stop this transfer happening if i decide to open Outlook Express (any boxes I haven't ticked)Or could it be some sort of fault that has developed on my system,and I will have to be careful about opening oulook Express. I can...

Hi, When i access outlook express it empties all my messages from my Yahoo inbox. How can i stop this and retrieve my messages? Any help appreciated.