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I obtain my heating ( central & hot water ) from a communial boiler. This boiler failed this weekend leaving us with none of the above. So that I can at least get hot water when the boiler failes, how easy would it be to fit an immersion heater to my existing tank? Is it just a case of...

PEDANTICVINDICTIVEMAN: I have to confess I didn't ask about Regs etc. thanks for reminding me - I will ask before going further. The price does not include fitting rads as these are already in situ due to current provision of CH provided by District Heating. Is it therefore still a good...

I have been quoted £2200 to install ( new install not replacement ) a Potterton Suprima Boiler with new expansion tank and replacement hot water storage tank. When I searched for info on the Potterton Suprima they were several bad reviews. Is this not a good boiler and if so what are the...

My C Heating & Hot water is provided, at present, by District Heating. They ( the Housing Trust ) have decided to replace this with individual gas boiler systems. Being an owner-occupier have been presented with a bill for this work - £3,750. This is for a new gas boiler, replacement rads &...

It was for 7 rads (not sure whether they were going to replace piping) and a Remeha Selecta - condensing combi boiler. The cost was just under £4K. Also, is it correct that I cannot use a combi boiler as I have a power shower? No, I have not obtained a competitive quote yet as I don't know...

The Housing Trust is taking away the district heating system which provides my property with central heating & hot water with individual gas boilers. They have quoted a (silly) price for installing a complete new system including new rads. The existing rads are fine & do not need replacing. I...

I am buying a house which has its hot water provided by a communal gas boiler system. I think it serves approx 6 houses. An annual charge is made both for usage and service/maintenance etc. I would like to install a power shower but fear that this communal system will prevent me doing so...

I have a small corner basin in a cloakroom. I want to change the taps. There is limited room under the basin to get at the tap washers etc. Is there a special tool I can use to do the job? Thanks.