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The only tip I can offer is don't tighten it past the last point it is straight. PTFE doesn't like to be slackened off after its last tighest point if that makes sense. Terry

Cheers guys, I hope I haven't caused an argument. As it happens I've just had a new shower room fitted, I was wondering if this was related (sorry I should have mentioned it before). This consists of a shower mixer valve and also a basin mixer tap. While I have seen water come from the...

Hi guys, I seem to have a problem in a house I rent out. The overflow from the cold water storage tank is overflowing. I checked the ball valve but this is functioning correctly, what I have noticed is that water is entering the tank from the vent pipe! The hot water side of the CH...

Guys, The timer was the same, I'll check the jumper settings for fully pumped. The reset button was undre a cover on my unvented cylinder, it was by the thermostat control if that makes sense. There is another thermostat on the cylinder for the immersion. The system is pressurised...

Tony, Thanks for the swift reply. I'm not too technically minded, so please excuse me if I answer incorrectly. The pump is powered from the boiler. I'm not so sure about what you mean by 'seperate call for heat' I can say that the system has worked for at least 2 years without any...

Guys, I have the following system in my house: Glow Worm Micron Boiler 70FF Tribune Premier TP150B Sunvic Programmer Sunvic 2 port valve (for water heating) Honeywell 2 port valve (for central heating) TRVs on most radiators No room stat I seem to be having a problem with the...

Can anyone tell me what type of aggregate I should be mixing with self levelling compound to enable me to boost the maximum allowable depth above 6mm. The packagng says fine aggregare should be suitable on a 1:1 ratio with a latex solution added. Any advice would be appreciated. Mark

Cheers guys all your hepl is appreciated, I've ordered the cable from Screwfix rather then use the standard Coax that I had! Terry

Guys, Wonder if you'd be able to offer me some advice? I've just got sky tv and want to distribute it around my house. I have purchased a loftdistribution box that will enable me to send the signal to 4 TVs in my house. I'd like to know if I'll notice a difference in using coax cable...

Guys, Wonder if you'd be able to tell me what the maximum permisile length of a dishawasher waste hose can be???? I want to install a dishwasher under my work units where any useable waste connection is about 4 metres away with the need for it go turn an internal corner of the kitchen...

Chris, Thanks for pointn me in the right direction. I shall call Ideal to ask them for a part number for the temperature sensor. Am I right in thinking that I might not need to replace the whole PCB afterall? Terry

Guys, Wonder if you’d be able to offer me some advice, I have the following CH system: Ideal Classic FF340 Honeywell 3 port valve Randall room stat Randall cylinder stat Randall 102 mini programmer I seem to have a problem with my central heating system. The radiators only get...

Thanks Corgi Man, I'll have a gander and let you know my findings Terry

Wonder if you can help me. I have two low level WCs in a property I own, these are connected to the same soil stack, one is one the ground floor, the other is one the first floor. When I fluch the one on the ground floor the water level rises to near the top of the pan before falling well...

Guys, Got a central heating system that is fed by iron pipework, I'm wanting to add a new radiator to the system however I'm not sure how I cut into the iron pipework and then add copper. Are there any useful tips you could give me. Whish connectors do I use? I would also appreciate it if...

Guys, I have an Alpha 240E in one of my houses, up until recently I had an external programmer and room stat, these were reomved when the house was renovated. The electraician I use is going to wire in a new roomstat (and add the optional clock to the boiler). However he has left me to...

Thanks for the reply guys. My first ideal was just to silicone the worktop to the unit, however it also has to accomodate a basin so this is not possible. I like the idea of just using the front panel as a means of access, my only concern is that the height of the cisytern to the pan will not...

Guys, I wonder if you’d be able to offer me some advise. I’m in the process of installing a bathroom and have hit a problem. I have a concealed cistern that I need to leave access for should there ever be problems. The cistern is concealed behind a unit, which is covered by a worktop...

Guys, Can you tell me whether or not I get a full and proper service with a British Gas 3-star service plan? I was under the impression I did, however I have been advised by an independent gas engineer that all I get is a safety inspection, having checked the terms and conditions on the BG...

Thanks for the replies guys, it's appreciated. I see what you mean about the isolating valves generating noise as a result of being semi closed, however surely this would reduce the high flow that is passing through the taps and reduce the amount of water being directed off my wash basin all...