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hi all Have done the bucket test again on both valves. I used an orange b&q bucket which I never realised till afterwards is a 12 litre bucket. We got good from from both flow and return. Did trv end first. There were a few black flakes but the water was suprisingly clear. It did have...

hi guys going to do the bucket test again at least on the trv end to try and flush the system through again and will take off more water this time. Husband has hurt his arm so delayed at the moment. :x If this doesn't work will get it repipe in 15mm and new draw off tap outside. Can I...

Hi guys Agile, will try to answer your questions. As we did not remove the rad from the wall, we could only pull the valve and pipe back from the rad, we could not get a bucket to catch the water. I therefore used a small plastic tub to catch the water when it hit the side of the rad panel...

Hi everyone Tried the bucket test this morning on the problem rad. Did the return end first. When we opened it, the water came out at a reasonable force but not too much water (although I did not have the valve fully open). TRV end. The water came out at a reasonable force when turned...

Hi all Just read vulcan's reply and I am now abit wary of doing this. I don't know if all these suggestions are a good idea for clueless people who know nothing about plumbing, although the theory sounds ok. I have my old boss who was a Hospital Engineer also on the case. He has looked...

Agile, am I just doing the bucket test on the problem radiator only and can I just pull the pipes back without removing the rad? If I have to do the bucket test on all rads, to I top up the pressure between checking each rad? Thanks again fluff

just had the engineer at work explain the bucket test to me. Have my reservations of doing this but he assures me that after I take the pressure out of the rad, not much water will come out when I release the v/v's. He has also said not take take the rad fully off but to just pull the pipework...

Sorry Agile. Can't find the bucket test. Is it within the FAQ radiator problems number 9? On the particular problem radiator, We have replaced both v/v's. Thanks fluff

Hi agile Thanks for your reply. When the plumber removed the pump yesterday, he smelt the fernox. He also smelt it previously when a seal in the boiler was leaking and the boiler was drained into a basin. I am now away to look at how difficult it is to do the bucket test. Will get back to...

hi rojaca I haven't tried this as my husband didn't feel comfortable taking the rad off. Local plumbers won't even look at doing this for us. Forgot that when the plumber replaced the pump tonight, there was alot of dirt and grit around the pump and excessive amounts of fernox. The...

thanks ollie. I think the same as you. It is trying to convince local plumber different as they want to powerflush. We do have slight heat loss on 2 largish rads upstairs. But not as bad as this rad. thanks

hi ollie20 don't blame you for not wanting to read all the pages. It is copper microbore. If all rads switched off except problem one, the rad will do the same and only partially heat at top 2/3 (not boiling hot) with slow return of around 30 deg temperature difference between flow and...

Hi all Still continuing with this saga. Had probs getting plumber, hence time delay. Problem - Dining room rad still not heating at bottom. Latest investigation/info:- On putting boiler on from cold, all TRV's fully open, the flow pipe from the boiler goes boiling hot, fires for...

Hi crank See one of my very old posts came to the top. This thread referred to the doors I had installed in my old house. I have since moved house and had windows put in by another company. I do have CR Smith windows in my new house put in by the previous owner. Thought they were...

sorry, meant to add that I have plasterboard lined roof. The roofer is going to put in vents which extend into the loft past the plasterboard. Would these be necessary? thanks again Fluff

Hi there Looking for some specific advice after looking at various posts on here. I had a prob with condensation in loft during the winter. I have arranged for a roofer to come in and fit tile vents. He is proposing fitting 3 on both slopes of the roof. 2 at the top and one at the...

I have got other silicone stuff from B&Q. Have you ever used Evostik Serious Stuff Ultimate Strength Grab Adhesive (in a black tube)? Considering using this. Other option was Evostik Ultra Power Flexiable Adhesive (in silver tube). Do you think either of these would make any...

me again. Tried again and used masking tape to hold in place, but it just kept dropping. I am using multi purpose silicone sealer. Is this the right stuff to use? I tend to use this for fixing most things. thanks again fluff

have attached a photo of the crack. I runs the full length above the window. Most of the windows in the house have had this problem and have either been hidden with upvc or have been recovered with mortar. fluff

Hi crank I used lots of silicone. Put it on in a zig zag way but it just didn't seem like it would hold. How long will I need to hold it until it goes off? Do you think it will be ok just to cover up the crack with the strip. Just had a google to find out if it could be something...