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  1. Smithy the plumber

    Strange boiler issue- can anyone explain?

    Hi Pete don't think you have a faulty PCB ! more than likely a diverter valve who told you it was the PCB ? if you have very high water press then fit a pressure reducing valve
  2. Smithy the plumber

    Cutting old gas pipe to floor level & sealing

    If you can lift up floor & remove as much of the old pipe has poss then seal with a soldered cap, never know some time in the future someone could reconnect to this pipe
  3. Smithy the plumber

    Boiler fitted in Fireplace

    May be better to put a photo on here as you could have an unsafe installation ! What is in front of boiler ? has a gas fire been removed ? at the moment without any permanent ventilation it is classed (AR) At Risk and should not be used, their should be a data plate on boiler with make and...
  4. Smithy the plumber

    Mk6 2003 transit

    Thanks for that John, that is the next thing on the list, got one a couple of weeks ago, but not had time to fit it, Plus weather has been S--t Joe:cool:
  5. Smithy the plumber

    Mk6 2003 transit

    Hi Peter, this problem has been going on for a couple of years I just live with it now & try different things, in answer to your question Yes, filter gets replaced every year, along with oil & air filters and oil change every year regardless of mileage, its one of those strange intermittent...
  6. Smithy the plumber

    Range Rover L322 2003

    Hi any one running one of these ? (V8 Petrol) had it for 3 years (Hobby car) try to replace/renew something every year, this year will be all wheel bearings, front CV joints and maybe rear drive shafts, Bit of a fuel monster but do like the car, last car I had was a BMW 740 sport, brilliant...
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    Mk6 2003 transit

    Hi have a problem with van cutting out been on different plug in units does not show up fault code, van drives fine pulls like a train, then for no reason will cut out , glow plug light comes on, flick key engine starts right up then will be fine for a day or two, have replaced , crank sensor...
  8. Smithy the plumber

    Toilet pan floor fittings correct?

    Are you Shure that your pan needs these fixings ? or is it meant to screw in straight into the floor not all pans require these angled fixings.
  9. Smithy the plumber

    Is my plumber ripping me off?

    Totally agree how much time do you think should be wasted on locating parts for items from the likes of B&Q & similar outlets, people don't think that you have a life beyond work, in cases like this if customer has purchased an item its down to them to find the parts, OK for us to spend time &...
  10. Smithy the plumber

    Inherited a seemingly ancient CH system...

    As long as you get a well known control Pk, you wont have any trouble in the future replacing anything that does break down,
  11. Smithy the plumber

    Inherited a seemingly ancient CH system...

    he can do, but it sounds like he only has a basic timer, needs to upgrade to a proper programmer & add that to the cost of a valve + the existing one looks in poor condition ,cylinder stat is off the Ark just better to renew all controls
  12. Smithy the plumber

    Inherited a seemingly ancient CH system...

    Yes, its best to buy the complete control Pk, you can have two motorized valves or just one 3 way valve, shop around for prices, Danfoss/Drayton or Honeywell as well
  13. Smithy the plumber

    Inherited a seemingly ancient CH system...

    Well that explains a lot! British gas have been messing around with system, you need to get system looked at controls updated & converted to fully pumped system buying a Control Pk will have all what is required, some alterations to pipes in cylinder cupboard and you will have a more...
  14. Smithy the plumber

    Inherited a seemingly ancient CH system...

    Seems you may have a wiring fault, room stat & cylinder stat usely mean a fully pumped system, So whatever is calling for heat (Heating or Hot water) will operate the boiler & pump, if hot water is up to temperature then the 3 way valve will close off that circuit leaving the heating system part...
  15. Smithy the plumber

    Inherited a seemingly ancient CH system...

    Good shout for keeping away from Corgi insurance, I used to contract to them & they were always complaining about the cost of parts, Great to here that someone has installed a Magnaclean Filter that will help protect your system, just make sure it is cleaned when you have a service, Just get...
  16. Smithy the plumber

    Inherited a seemingly ancient CH system...

    !st keep well away from Corgi home care, Nothing to do with CORGI as you know it they are just an insurance Co, boilers over 10 years they wont touch yours could be 25 + , Right make sure that the pilot light is on viewing point on boiler, Pump running all the time could be more than one fault...
  17. Smithy the plumber

    Vaillant boiler not heating water

    I know it may be a stupid question ! but you do have pressure in the system ? Look on gauge ? has any valves been shut off under boiler, Do you have gas ?
  18. Smithy the plumber

    Is this boiler "fault" normal - video

    Well just reading through this and what a joke, BG just love pushing for power flush's it seems their answer to everything, if BG are maintaining your system then it shouldn't get to this state, 2nd you have an old Halsted boiler on a gravity system the money you are paying to have this system...
  19. Smithy the plumber

    ADVICE NEEDED ABOUT NEW BOILER -

    All you have to do is contact gas safe and they will tell you if its been registered, if it has I think they charge £10 for duplicate if not ask person that has been servicing your boiler if they are willing to re-commission your boiler (At a fee) as they will know what condition your...
  20. Smithy the plumber

    Baxi Duo Tec2 24 Hot water problem

    Good let us know how you get on !
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