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An update... I called out a local plumber at the weekend to take a look at the boiler for me, as I didn't want to take any risks. He checked the boiler out in great detail but could not repeat the fault, so gave it the OK. He told me that RCDs can sometimes do that without any reason - I...

Apologies for the delayed reply - work got in the way of investigations! Thanks for the help... so far! I isolated the entire airing cupboard to exclude both motorised valves, cylinder thermostat & pump. I then excluded the programmer and digital thermostat. I then moved on to the frost...

Hi, My electrics tripped this morning. I have managed to narrow it down to the central heating circuit tripping the RCD. I'm trying to identify what is causing the problem. I've looked at both motorised valves and they look fine although the microswitch on one is sticky and has been...

Hi, I have Lifestyle TRVs on my radiators. After looking around on the internet I believe that they are model number RT212, although I can't be 100% sure as there is nothing written on them! Some have now failed due to the degradation of the plastic on the head. I have been looking at...

I'm going to upload a few pictures later when I can locate my camera!! Thanks again.

Thanks for the replies so far. I think I've decided against polystyrene boards due to cost - unless someone can point me in the direction of a reasonable priced product? Some more information... The gaps between the joists are 600mm, the loft span is 6 metres wall to wall - from one...

Hi, I’ve read through so many posts on this subject, but I can’t seem to find the answers I need – sorry! Here are the basic facts… My loft joists are ~70mm deep, ~32mm wide. My current loft insulation is approx 100mm deep. My house was built in 1998 and has a trussed roof. I...

Hi, Having identified that the motorised valve is nearing the end of it's life - the plastic in the actuator has disintegrated - I have managed to do a very temporary fix and I'm now looking for advice of what (and where) to purchase as a replacement. The valve itself is absolutely fine, I...

Apologies! The boiler is an Ideal Classic - the only reference that I can find on it is FF260. My money is on the motorised valve, how can I check? Thanks

Hi, Having had various problems with my heating system over the years, mainly with the motorised valves, I now have a new problem! My central heating is on staying on, even when the heating or hot water is turned off! I have an 12 year old Megaflow pressurised system - installed when the...

Hi, I've been reading lots of posts on the subject of loft boarding and have a few questions... I live in a modern detached house built in 1998, the roof is the modern truss variety and the rafters are ~7cm deep. It seems that I should only use the loft for light storage! I was hoping...

Thanks for the replies everyone, I've now set it to 4 and am very happy with the outcome. I've had to lower the setting on the thermostatic valves on a few radiators to keep the house at a similar temperature throughout!

I'm not sure I really understand the replies, so I thought I'd post a few details about my system... It's a Megaflow system, with a Heatmiser digital thermostat. Most radiators have thermostats on them. Thanks

Hi, During the current cold snap, our heating system has struggled to get up to temperature! I've had a think about what has changed since last winter, and I've remembered that the fan in our boiler (Ideal Classic) was replaced in October. I'm now wondering if the engineer adjusted the...

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Yep, the fan is on order and will be fitted on Wednesday - so I hope the old one lasts 4-5 days!

These forums never cease to amaze me :D rob884 - you were absolutely correct. The plumber used a bit of WD40? on the fan and the boiler fired up as soon as it was switched on - after having a good look at the fan, he advised to replace it sooner rather than later as he would not be confident...

Thanks so much :D I'm pretty sure there isn't a permanent pilot on the boiler. Nice to hear your comment about the boiler too.

OK then, perhaps I should have been more descriptive :lol: Will it be expensive? Is it easy to fix? Would a broken fan stop the pilot light from coming on? Cheers

Hi, Walked past the boiler flue on the way in from work last night and noticed a high pitch whirring come from it - sounded like a fan?? Woke up this morning to no heating or hot water. I've had a look at the boiler - Ideal Classic - there is no pilot light and it refuses to fire up...