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Thanks. I'll check this.

Ok I've changed my mind again! I shall do all I can to find the best way to fit an ordinary loo. You all seem to agree that the angle I can achieve underneath the floor will be sufficient and allowable (even if not ideal). But I will certainly take advice from my plumber. Thanks ps...

Gentlemen gentlemen! Thank you for your input. I now appreciate its a close-call and the cautious approach may be the most sensible? That is, going for a Saniflow! However, if I fit a macerator are you all saying that this too could cause problems if fed into the same soil stack as the loo...

Can somebody please advise me? I am planning on putting a shower, basin and toilet en-suite to a loft conversion bedroom. The intended location will involve running the waste pipes under the floorboards 4.5 metres across the room before dropping down to the existing soil stack. I am not too...

Did you ever get an answer to this question? I am thinking of doing the same. JAD

Thanks for that guys. I'll have to think this through carefully.

I have just moved into a house with 'economy 7' up and running. It is my understanding that this is only economical if you actually use energy at night whenever possible or else you could actually end up paying more? I have set the washing machine and dishwashers on timers but was wondering if...

Thanks for the words of wisdom. My plan is to put the combi in a cupboard, where the hot water cylinder is now, so that we still have an airing cupboard. I shall do some careful measuring and take advice before buying.

I am thinking of switching to a combi boiler and having it placed in my bathroom upstairs (in place of the hot water cylinder). The best position for it is against the party wall! Can anybody tell me if this is allowed, particularly in view of the fact that this would entail the flue rising...

Thanks again for sound advice. I need to replace my current boiler so I am weighing up all the options. I keep hearing mixed reports about combi's. (some people love'm and others despise them). My reckoning is that if I get a top-notch one that is more powerful than I really need (plus a...

Thanks for that. I'm a bit of a 'tinkerer' and would like to be able to move radiators about and such. I'm gradually coming round to liking the idea of a combi, especially as I want to have a radiator in the loft conversion which is presently above the header tank.

Thanks for that. Do you know of a site that explains the process of draining a sealed sysytem?

I hope this isn't a daft question? I am thinking of upgrading my old open vented heating system with a combi boiler. Can anybody tell me if draining this type of sealed heating system is just as straight forward as it is with a traditional system (for adding radiators, cleaning out the...

Finally got around to buying a fluidmaster-type valve. Although it looks a bit flimsy I fitted it to the water storage tank in the loft and "hey presto", the noise of water rushing under the floorboards has all but gone. It doesn't look as durable as the brass fitting I removed but as long as...

Thank you Softus. I shall give your suggestions a go. JAD

My problem is with the cold water tank in the loft!! :cry:

Thanks for that. Isn't the fluidmaster for toilets though?

Yes! I suppose if you think about it, and I'm no fluid mechanic, if I close the valve some, it will probably increase the water pressure as its trying to squeeze through a smaller space. :oops: Thanks again for your advice.

Its an idea! There is a service valve on the flexible tap connecter, so I'll try closing this a bit first. Thanks JAD

I have finally got round to changing the float valve to an 'equilibrium type'? and connected it to the supply using a flexible tap connecter. Unfortunately, neither of these seems to be making any difference. I am certain it is the hissing noise of the float valve! I didn't try the Torbeck...