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Underneath the boiler where the pipes go in. They are 100% shut off though. I've used them many times before. This problem has only come about since I cleaned the system. It's almost like its getting too hot and a thermal switch somewhere is shutting the boiler down.

It was 1.5 bar and over 2 days has risen by itself to over 2. That has never happened before.

Tony, Completely happy with the expansion bit but not more than half a bar and continuing rising. I'm beginning to think I have a bigger problem. Let's hope I can nurse it through until tomorrow when te has man is here.

Well the gas man didn't show but he has assured me he's coming Monday. We'll see. Anyway, checking the boiler yesterday the pressure in the central heating system has risen from the 1.5 bar that I set it to, to 2 bar. How can this internal pressure increase happen? I water refil tap is shut...

So how do I unbreak it simond?

Many thanks muggles. I would defo stick with a combi. Do Both of your suggestions have a good flow rate? At the moment with mine, if someone is in the shower and another hot tap is put on somewhere the shower cuts out, ( thermostatic bar mixer)

Yeah I've tried all combinations. Whether the heating is on or not, the boiler needs resetting when hot water is demanded. I managed to get a gas man to fit me in tomorrow so he's going to come round to take a look. Hopefully it's nothing too bad. If I was to replace in the new year what would...

Is there any checks I can do with a multi metre that you know of?

Just in case a picture helps, here's my boiler

Hi Tony, I refurbed a bedroom so had to drain the system to move a radiator. When i drained it there was evidence of sludge so I cleaned the system, left the cleaner in there for a few days then drained the system, flushed it, and topped back up with the inhibitor. I used sentinel x300 to...

good evening all, This one has really stumped me and I cannot work out why!! When I have the heating on, everything is fine. When I run the hot water either for a shower (mixer) or from the taps, the boiler reset light flashes and I have to reset it. This occurs within 5 minutes of the water...

I got this one from screwfix for £20. http://www.screwfix.com/p/angled-drill-chuck-10mm/39590 I've had it for about a year and never struggled to go through any joists in my 1930s house. Now it's only £9, it's an absolute bargain!

Many thanks for your replies. The cable are neatly away in the boxes. I'll make sure he's reminded they are live as well. When I had my front room done I could here the fizzing from outside as he was dropping plaster on the choc Blocks. Obviously that plasterer isn't coming back.

good morning all, What is the preferred method of covering metal back boxes for a plasterer? I have had my bedroom ring extended from 1 to 5 doubles, the ring is maintained with wago connectors and I have the plasterer coming tomorrow. I have used masking tape before but I've also seen the...

My plan was to build the timber frame such that the plaster board goes flush straight across that against unsightly beam across the Middle of the bedroom. Would recommend and air gap here as well?

New tactic. I'm using xtratherm as insulation. How do I prevent condensation in the void? Surely 2 layers of foil on the insulation and the insulation which is to prevent warm air loss will prevent warm air reaching the old ceiling?? I have just had all the materials delivere. The frame will...

Good Evening, I am in the middle of a bedroom referb and after moving the horrendously looking (and dangerous) polystyrene tiles I'm left with a roof which is not pleasing to the eye. I will post a pic below as I have one on my phone. There is also a beam running through the bedroom so I can...

Hi gigz, I'll try it later and let you know how I get on. I think I might balance my system anyway once this rad is working correctly. It hasn't been done in n Over 5 years Thanks

Hi Nige, The TRV was fully open but I've been told to only open the other side by no more than one full turn. Do you recommend opening that side fully?

Good morning, I removed an old radiator whilst refurbing my daughters bedroom, I used push fit (JG) to relocated the rad then fitted a brand new type 21 radiator from Screwfix. (A job I have done quite a few times in different rooms) when I put the heating on the radiator took an age to get hot...