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The boiler is joint highest point with some towel radiators and column radiators,'which always seem to collect a bit of air. Service is imminent, so will ask him to take a look at it all Cheers for the advice. Adrian

So after running the kids bath, the flow and return are stone cold. However, the fault appears to have disappeared, which makes me think re-pressurising the system might have solved the problem. Is it normal for ch systems to loose a bit of pressure over a year? Where does the water go if...

Hi mcmoby, I will test the diverter valve this evening before the heating swtiches on. I assume if the flow or return gets warm, its a sign the diverter valve might be malfunctioning or the diagphragm has a hole in it. Rads all fine, get very hot very quickly. I think the pump is...

Thanks mcmoby. The system was fully drained, and we have a tf1 fernox filter on the return, which does magnetic and non ,magnetic debris. Draining the system is always a pest, as the boiler is upstairs and all the pipe work drops to each radiator down stairs, but I think these act as gravity...

hi, I have an ariston combi a boiler, it's probably 10 to 12 years old, and when we run the hot tap in the bath it goes hot and cold, and you can hear the boiler firing up and down when it does this. Last winter we had the domestic hot water heat exchange replaced and that seemed to cure the...

Hi, Im looking for a way to neaten up a 40mm waste pipe exiting some brickwork, the hole is a bit of an oval, and i was wondering if there are wall flashings, or similar that can be used to tidy up poorly drilled holes. thanks A

If so i think i wound need some forms to make it all nice and level and easy to bolt things down.

I think in the USA they dont really have the damp problems of the UK. as for post socket do you mean things like this? or

Hi all, Im looking to build myself a ground level deck. Been watching loads of youtube videos, and there appears to be a difference in technique around the world. Most people are digging posts, pouring a small concrete pad, wait for it to dry, then back filling with either concrete or soil...

can anyone recommend a firm that does cavity wall insulation in Bristol. Struggling to find stuff on Google, just lots of redirects to free schemes or referral websites. Cheers A

The whole roof, rafters, ridges and purlins will be going eventually. Its the ceiling joists which are sitting on top of the wall plate which are my main concern. I agree bricking directly on top of a wall plate then adding another wall plate is less than ideal. i was just wondering if this...

Hi, Im thinking about converting my loft in the future. Its a 1960 Semi, in a mixed development so planning might be an issue. The pitch is fairly shallow, about 6ft of standing room as is, it basically could do with a 4 block increase all the way round. Gables are on the left and right, with...

It's a bit of an optical illusion. Without the laser it looks like it dips in the middle, but it's quite clear with the laser that it tips up in the corner. I'm hoping that when that this is brought down, the illusion will go away, or be minimised. The entrance to the room is right...

Why bother, I think it will look funny when the wall and ceiling are painted different colours. Do you not?

Cheers Steve, I have some 1 year old skim, it's been kept dry and looks alright? Do I pva the corner before I skim, or jusk skim on. I have some jointing compound which I could use instead? Gratefully for some advice.

I thought bump was right above the trickle vent in the left hand pain. However got the laser out and the spirit level, and it is clear that it dips away, in the left hand corner. Admittedly it does dip down above the left trickle, but this dip is really splitlli the laser. I think it's the...

Hi , I have been building a lean to extension. I drywalled the room, but got a plasterer in to skim it up. The only problem is a lump in the ceiling, where the lean to meets the external vertical wall. It looks like i didnt get the boards very level, and it doesnt leave a straight clean...

Resurrecting this old thread, But did anyone find a good solution to the problem? I have the Venetian blind type vent, attached to an inline shower fan. And see the suggestion is to use http://www.toolstation.com/shop/p18869 A cowled cover, did this stop the problem. I still...

Speaking of compatibility. it looks very similar to this. http://www.diy.com/nav/decor/lighting/indoor-lighting/ceiling_lights/Rena-Chrome-Effect-Semi-Flush-9197476 it doesnt say its not dimable but i suspect i may have issues!