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I tried to post you yesterday but PC dodgy.I had a fan replaced recently-it was about £70plus VAT.I have had the 280 RSF model for about 14 years and have just replaced fan and diverter valve .Up tilnow I have replaced two fans the valve,an air pressure switch and the ignition board totalling...

Thanks for your reply Agile.The fitter changed the complete unit and advised me that some people simply replace the top part only causing the manifold to corrode over the long term.I did feel that the new diverter valve did not operate at first and seemed stuck.I did try to manipulateit manually...

I have sent the nominal pressure up to 3 bar and the heating has come on again.Could the expansion vessel need to be repressurised?

I am afraid that the pressure gauge reads over 2 bar-thats assuming its accurate.I suppose I could raise the pressure further without doing any harm.

I have bumped my reply out of sheer desperation

After four days without central heating we thought we had solved the problem.Prior to repair we had hot water but no heating.When heating was demanded the boiler fired for 20-30 seconds before shutting off.I suspected this was a diverter valve fault.I had this replaced and also had a new fan...

Thanks Agile for your comment.I really wanted the opinon of an expert to confirm my suspicions.

I have a Worcster 280 RSF.This morning heating fired up for 15-30 seconds only.We are getting hot water.I suspect the diverter valve is stuck.Recently the opposite thing happened.Turning on the tap did not produce hot water but the CH flow pipe began to heat up.I have bought a new valve in case...

I think your diagnosis is correct.I have bought a valve recently at about £90 plus Vat.I cannot comment on the cost of replacing the valve but my corgi friend replaced one in an hour-it was delayed by some corrosion on the circlips even though they are meant to be stainless. I too have had this...

The boiler is making some unusual noises at the start and finish of the gas-burning cycle.I thought it wise to pre-empt any problems by seeking the advice of the expertise supplied on the forum

Test message-sorry but PC playing up when posting

I was informed by the fitter that it was illegal to have a gas fire in a room where someone slept.The room is now reverted to a lounge and so the fire may be used again safely.Was I misinformed?

The living room had been used for sleeping purposes and the gas fitter capped off the gas fire temporarily using the pedestal valve.Is it safe to open up the valve using a screwdriver as one would do with a service valve on the cold feed?

Thanks Nickso How would a Corgi plumber remove the blockage-is it necesssary to drain down the boiler?

I have a worcester 280 RSFand the small red button(overheat thermstat button) keeps popping up .this seems to happen most winters and then the problem resolves itself.I presume it overheating or the stat is too sensitive and needs to be replaced.The boiler is nearly 14 years old but has been a...

Thanks Noseall;I ordered 3 tonnes ballast and as you predicted I have some spare for next project.I was pleased to find that my cement now has a muchl onger date on it now it is in plastic bags.Great advice-thanks again john

Thanks for advice-I will stick to the Anaglypta John

I mean the branded Anaglypta rather than a generic.The BQ stuff I saw was £2:99 a roll and was a suitably understated pattern, and as always I am operating on a budget.It will not get a deal of abrasion and will be used in a bathroom with rough walls.

I saw some rolls of embossed which can be painted in B&Q.I have always used Anaglypta but it is £2 a roll dearer.The B&q stuff looks acceptable-will it do the job as well.It will be used in a bathroom with poor walls which have been lined with 1000 grade paper.Any advice will be most welcome thanks

I rashly coated several floors with water-based varnish .I now wish to use Granglaze but I do not think it will key into the existing varnish.Can I remove using an abrsaive or must I use Nitromors or similar?Any advice or ideas would be welcome.Thankyou.