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To the oldun- I didn't check this forum before I applied what I thought was right. I applied some Thompsons water-based water seal which i found readily availiable in diy stores. It states on the tin that it is meant to reduce efflorescence (white deposits on surface of bricks) so I bought a...

Hi all, On my terraced house (mid 80's) I can clearly see the damp proof course which is some kind of black sheeting after 2 layers of bricks from the bottom. My neighbour pointed out they the bricks (2 bricks high) underneath the DPC are the same bricks as the rest of the house and they...

Hi Agile, I certainly don't have too much money I can assure you of that.. I note your point on efficiency saving, and you're right the little bit of efficiency savings will be offset by a massive installation cost.. I think the best bet is to get a service on my boiler next month...

Thanks for your reply Agile I thought it would pretty reliable, I'm glad you've confirmed it:) I note your point on the higher KW and I will probably go for the 32kw I do think a scale reducer fitted would do it good as in my area (North Lincolnshire) the water is relatively hard. So...

Afternoon all, Recently moved into my house, boiler seems to be working OK, It's a Ravanheat band D SEDBUK so about 78% efficient but probably around 72% now as years old. Looking for a plumber to potentially replace it like for like (system wise as it's a combi) and install a Biasi Riva...

No problems my friend, it will be loose later on when I get back home. Thanks again Regards BW

Afternoon, Does anyone have a vague idea after 17 views, it would be helpful to know :) Regards BW

Morning all, I think my Ravenheat's pressure problems seem to have sorted themselves out. I just have a small query about a part on the top of the boiler. It's a little red 'valve cap' which screws onto some plastic (similar to car tyre valve just plastic instead) The cap at this moment...

Just a quick point agile before I get my bits.. You mentioned about clicking the pressure relief valve. Do you mean open all the way & close and I understood this was bad to do and could mean it would leak or do you mean a different way. Regards BW

I'll follow the FAQ and your instructions to the letter and let you know what happens. Thanks agile. BW

just an update on the situation. With the boiler being off all night and cold and pressure at almost 0 bar as mentioned on last post. I pressurised the system to 1.2 bar and then turned on the boiler. The boiler pressure is now about 1.7 bar and all rads are working fine. However I looked...

just an update on the situation. With the boiler being off all night and cold and pressure at almost 0 bar as mentioned on last post. I pressurised the system to 1.2 bar and then turned on the boiler. The boiler pressure is now about 1.7 bar and all rads are working fine. However I looked...

Afternoon all, I'll try to summarise this to make it easier to understand and answer. Yesterday I added some Wickes Inhibitor via filling loop attachment as there was almost none in the system. Once that was placed in the pressure rose from about 1.5 bar cold to 1.8. I then put c/h on to...

Evening, I've just added some Wickes rapid-dose inhibitor to my combi boiler and that all went fine. I found out that adding the inhibitor via the filling loop raised the pressure to about 1.8 bar (usually 1.4-1.5 cold). Then when I started the boiler up it and it got hot it went to nearly...

You're up late Agile...... Thanks for your reply anyway :D It's a Ravenheat RSF82E installed in '02. I'm off to bed now, any more information needed please let me know and I will get it. Regards BW

Morning, At the moment when I need hot water or central heating I turn the an electric switch in the kitchen which controls all the power to the boiler & programmer. Once I've finished with the boiler, I turn it off at the wall programmer and then off in the kitchen so it's completely off...

Thank you both very much for your help & advice. It's much appreciated. I'll let you know how I get on tomorrow. Regards BW

Hi mate, thanks for the quick response. So this 'doughnut washer' seals the link between the 'bottom' of the toilet and the part holding the water yeah? I'll also get 2 new wing nuts then for each side. I think It'll be Tuesday now as B&Q/Homebase ain't open tomorrow Regards BW

Hi, I've just moved into my new house and all ready found a fault! Guess nothing is perfect. It's a small leak in the bathroom from the toilet. Underneath the 'toilet pan' are two nuts each side (twist ones, which you twist with hand) and they are quite rusty. When I flush the toilet a...

Hi everyone. Sorry for the late replying, it's only because I've just moved in. I managed to sort it out. Within the kitchen I found a switch completely un-named and flicked it on. I then heard a sound upstairs, went to check the boiler and we have power to the boiler :D The Hot DHW...