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I read something about water going through too quickly and causing vibration...but I like your idea of a musical towel rail better :)

Just to let you know,following a bit more research, I closed the lockshield valve, opened it a little. No trumpeting noise since I did it yesterday pm. Hoping that's the cure!

Thanks so much for your help. Will get a seasoned eye to come take a look. Appreciate your time.

Yes. But this morning there was kettling both in that rail and the radiator in the adjoining room. Now the rail is just trumpeting and the kettling noise has stopped. Frightened the bejaisus out of me...

In case it makes any difference, we have four of these, our en suite one (the elephant) is dual fuel so we can turn on the element without the heating. The boiler is combi. All four towel rails are the plumbed in variety and have TRVs. House built in 1960s but extension with our en suite built...

Interesting. Could you tell me how I might know if this is the case (apart from the elephant noise?!) Is there a way of knowing?

Hello there. Yes, it is. The noise this morning was more like a trumpet/elephant. I turned the TRV down a notch and the noise stopped instantly. I felt the top of the rail and it's cold so will bleed it. Not sure if that would solve the problem or is unrelated! Thank you.

Could some kind soul advise? We have just moved house. There is a combi boiler and a plumbed-in towel rail. When the heating comes on the rail makes a long grinding sound. Similar to when the float in a header tank gets jammed. Anyone know why and whether there's a diy cure? TIA

Thank you Tony. This is a conventional brick built house and we would vacate it for the period of the work. Again - a few points there I wouldn't have thought of.

That's a good point JohnD. It's a small development and one or two houses are similar there. Best wishes.

Many thanks. That's useful to know.

Thank you gasmanxxxr1. Do you tend to take all the ducting out or is there a way of doing it without. I can't visualise the scenario so sorry if that's a silly question. Would the cost generally include boiler, rads, the lot or do I need to cost those up separately? Thank you for bearing with me.

Ah. I'm with you now. I just happened to be chatting about it while the electrician was removing some light fittings for me, saying I thought it might be a bigger job than I'd anticipated. He said not to worry and a good heating engineer would be able to do it no problem. I can see re-reading my...

Thank you, Mr Benchmark. That's really helpful.

I thought someone here would be able to guide me on what information to provide and some idea of cost range. It was a polite enough question.

Sorry - is this the wrong section of the forum? It says 'plumbing and central heating'. Assumed there'd be some central heating engineers on here?

I have bought a house with a warm air heating system (probably installed when the house was built 25/30 years ago). As I have allergies which are exacerbated by it, I'd like to replace it with a central heating system that would also heat the water. Conflicting info about the cost of such...

Many thanks for prompt helpful reply. I'll go for it!

I have a loose concrete flag which is my doorstep. I need to fix it back. What should I use (difference between concrete, mortar and cement?) and is there a particular technique? eg Several good dobbets or a smooth layer round the edges? Secondly, I want to improve the look of my patio which...

We have a rendered bay window on the first floor with lead flashing top and bottom. Penetrating damp is causing flaking and mould. The damp appears to be coming up from the flashing below, rather than entering on the face or dripping down. We are having to decorate each year. Others along our...