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Thanks. I hadn't considered condensation, but as the conservatory has a plastic roof, I do find it is very cold (at this time of year) in the evenings and night, and very warm / hot when the sun is shining, so I'm not sure how much affect the double glazing will have. Does anyone know if...

Thanks all, especially for the advice regarding onsite repairs. We did ask the companies that came round if they knew anyone that could repair the glass, but both said no. Maybe I need to contact a few more. A follow on question is why do conservatory windows need to be double glazed...

Three of our conservatory windows have condensation between the panes. We have had a couple of companies come round to quote for replacements, and both have said that the style of glass is no longer available, despite the conservatory being build only around 10 years ago. We have the...

We have a Beaufort bi-fold door installed in the house we have recently purchased. Unfortunately, the handle used to lock and unlock the door is broken, leaving a sharp edge and making the door difficult to operate (please see the attached photo). We have contacted Beaufort, who haven't...

Thanks all. The pump is on setting 2. I've not balanced the system, didn't think of that. Thanks. Ash

Hi all, After some excellent help on this forum over the last few weeks, where it was diagnosed that my Grundfos Selectric pump had been installed in the wrong direction in my new house, I have now corrected the flow direction and all appears well. However, while checking for leaks, I...

I just wanted to thank everyone who responded to this thread and for the good advice (and reassurances) given. I partially drained the system last night, and after purchasing an 18" Stillson from Screwfix, it took me around 30 minutes to remove and refit the pump, taking extra care not to...

Thanks again TCCHeating. Was about to drain down the system this morning, when I noticed that I don't have a 52mm spanner, and my stillson only goes up to 40mm, so just a word of warning to anyone else following this, make sure you have a spanner / tool big enough! It not all bad news, the...

OK, I've switched on the CH & HW, and within a second or two the right hand pipe was warm to the touch, and the left hand pipe (as you look at the boiler) was cool and getting cooler. After a while, the left hand pipe started to get warm. I've found the on line installation instructions...

OK, great. Well, I've broken into the box, which was only 3mm ply, so it just prised off, and there are, as you suggested, two pipes coming out of the boiler (see attached). I am guessing that when I switch the central heating on, I am expecting the retrun (right hand side pipe as you look...

That's true, but having just moved to a new area and needing a plumber quickly, I simply found the first one on Yell.com that was available to come around the following morning (we have two young kids and need hot water). You hear so many stories, and while he was more that competent in the...

Thanks again. Its starting to make sense, but I could do with some more guidance on the boiler flow and return pipes. I know the boiler is the original boiler and the boxing in above the boiler is also original. Without taking the plaster board apart, is there an easy way to check if the...

Thanks all, so it appears that the plumber was right. Is there anyway to confirm that this is the case, i.e. an obvious sign that the pump is plumbed the wrong way round? For example, can I check the vent pipe to confirm this? Assuming the pump is the wrong way round: 1) Will that lead...

Hi, Thanks. The Boiler is a Potterton (I did mention that), but the model is a Suprima. All the pipework running to and from the boiler is boxed in, so I was hoping for some guidance prior to taking all apart. As requested by TCCHeating, some picture are below, I appreciate that it may...

Hi all, I could really do with some help, I've looked around the form and followed some advice, but not reached a resolution. I moved into a 14 year old house in October 2014. The house is fitted with a Potterton boiler with and F&E tank in the loft and a hot water cylinder. When we...

I would say 15K for a set of tyres is low, but the general rule is the more grip you have (ie the softer they are) the less wear you should expect.

SOunds like the relay mate. Get the owners manual, find the relay (normally under the hood) and replace it (about £7). Had the same problem on my Accord, with the fog lights.

Just to add, 13000 miles in three years? Could it be becasue the side walls of the tyres are cracking. Its a problem with tyres when they are sat stationary for too long.

It is unusual for a car to go through tyres that quickly. I would suggest that you do a quick inspection yourself. Are the tyres wearing evenly? If not, it could point to suspension problems. Check the tread depth yourself, using a 2 pence coin. Pirellis are normally a soft compound...

That would explain it. No chance of getting that gradient under your average kitchen unit!