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That would depend on the material used that the bath is made of, plastic no problem. Metal with ceramic coating a more awkward job that requires more specialised tools fella...

Turning down the flow rate at the tape is a simple job, even the monkeys in the zoo can do that, it's called turning the tap :wink: You will restrict the flow coming out of the boiler, thereby giving it time to heat the hot water more, you will have to allow more time to fill the bath thou...

Sounds like it wasn't flushed properly :roll: You don't need to replace your radiators fella. Just get a competent guy to flush correctly, the installer didn't do a good job by the sounds of it... You need an RGI to check your system water, simple test .... Then fit a magnaclean on the...

Firstly, you are correct, working on any gas pipe (in your home) is not allowed unless you are deemed; "competent," under the relevant gas regs and other legislation. I hope you live alone so you only kill yourself! The money you will spend on the wrong tools would be better spent on employing...

Why are you fitting a flueless gas fire without the MI's! Secondly, if you are not sure about the vent and proper installation I hope you live alone, as you run the risk of only killing yourself.... Guess brains and common sense are NOT plentiful where you live :roll:

Yes, I had the cream soda and irn bru flavours :D Just buy the bottles from morrisons now, the flippin gas refill was a fortune !!!

Thats what the bubbles will be in your voddy + coke :P

Bet you some money that the gas pipe goes up in the wall :wink: I would cut out a square hole around the pipe carefully :!: With the cut at 45 degrees in over to the plasterboard, so will fall out and easier to put back with some filler. Get an RGI to cap off behind the board and do the...

Did you re-pressurize the system pressure? As you have put more capacity on the system. Check the pressure at the boiler (assumimg it is a combi you have fitted) Lack of info fella.... :roll:

The reason the water freezes so quick, is that the water has been heated and the oxygen molecules have been converted from liquid to a gas the most part :wink: Without the oxygen in the water if freezes quicker. Hence, if you have a party and run out of ice-cubes, put some boiling water in...

Whichever boiler make you install fella, just read the MI's they take precedence. After all, they have spent millions on R+D to ensure their boilers are installed correctly :wink: Some organisations/body's like to think they are better than most people in the trade. Hearsay, rumour, or...

Fit either a sunvic, or seimens RF roomstat with programmeable function, preferable not in the kitchen, that has way too much heat in there 8) Try the hallway, if you have one... Get a spark who knows how to wire to a boiler, very few of them do :wink: Still concerned about fitment in the...

Probably not a RGI that fitted it :roll: After all he might of not been Part P registered, otherwise he would of fitted it as per MI's and current regs... Although, there are alot of RGI's that aren't Part P, they just have a sparky as a best friend :D

My whippets have been replaced with a motorbike :wink: Modern version, it all isn't coronation street up here fella.....

I took out some copper up in glasgow last year, it was some 3mm thick, apparently, polish (them again) came across in the 70's and worked up there and brought their own copper from europe. My crimbo weigh in was great at xmas :wink:

BamberGP has a valid point, an unvented cylinder and a system boiler is a good option as well. Again david points out some requirements...

Electric underfloor heating is cost effective up to a certain size, cost is a major issue, never think doing a "make-do for now," will remedy in the short term, as often the case, the cost to re-adjust everything in the future might be more than you think.....

Doubt he is an RGI :wink: an RGI woldn't ask such a question. He might not also have the necessary equipment to carry out such a task! Be safe fella, get a RGI to service the boiler he will correctly set the burner at the required setting depending on the size of system. There are certain...

I agree with twgas, check that the washing machine isn't touching any pipes, or that any pipes are clipped correctly behind the washer.

I understand your concerns on the price, the internet has alot to answer for! (Another topic for discussion). The job isn't just replacing a white box where the old one is or to be moved. If you want to have an efficient and correctly fitted boiler in such a large dwelling I suggest you get at...