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This is the relay. There is no other wiring to the boiler or to a room thermostat. There are TRV's on the radiators and it is a small one bedroom house.

Sorry people! I have mislead everyone. I thought the silver valve was the relay switch. I got it wrong not the engineer. A different engineer has been back and said the problem is the white relay box on the wall - he said it isn't working properly. He also said it is non-standard and that...

I believe the engineer diagnosed the problem, but it was his belief it wasn't covered. Am grateful for all the input from members here. I know what to ask for from the engineer. Hopefully I can get someone in soon. Many thanks.

Do you know, I just realised it is an electro mechanical valve. Just watching a clip on youtube and I recognised the part and I remember being sent to screwfix to buy the part. Just looking for the invoice now.

Yes, it was working. I appreciate the maintenance company shouldn't supply and fit a room thermostat. I think its easier for me to pay one engineer to do both jobs, ie, the 3 way port and the room thermostat. Then once it is done, it's done. Just one more question. When third party repairs...

So a 3 port valve was placed on the system when the old seized mechanical switch was removed - this is acceptable? So when another engineer comes out, they just have to replace the 3 port valve? And fit a room stat (there isn't one currently).

Originally there was a mechanical switch, it was very old and seized. In February I had a new cylinder and emersion fitted. I think the seized mechanical switch was replaced then. I know that silver box thing is new (as of Feb last year). So what is the silver box thing called? I need to...

OK. So my central heating system is supposed to cover the actual pipework as well as the boiler. I am being told a 'Relay Switch is not covered' but it is not a relay switch. It is a 3 way port valve. So, if a 3 way port valve is covered, they should send out a different engineer to fix it...

OK, got you. So when I get the third party engineer out, do I also ask him to remove this valve and install the electric conventional controls for the boiler and hot water?

Sorry, I don't understand. Are you saying that isn't a relay and is just part of the plumbing? If it's not a relay - then I take it there won't be a switch to flick over for the heating?

I just found a clip on youtube - saying a temporary solution is to flick a switch over on the valve until it's replaced. Any ideas if this is applicable to my valve?

This is the relay. There is no thermostatic room valve.

Hello I have the old fashioned system, boiler downstairs in a cupboard - hot water storage tank upstairs. Basically, this is whats happening. As soon as I have hot water in the storage tank, the boiler switches off and I have no heating. I have a maintenance package in place but it...

Hello I have a piece of vinyl flooring, it's been delivered on a roll and it measures 4m x 4m. Instructions say to unroll and leave in the room where it is to be laid for at least 24 hours to let it climatize. If I completely unroll this, the vinyl will be on the floor and up the walls...

Hi It's almost two years on, the tile paint is still in excellent condition, no leaks or chips at all. I am busy at the moment but if I get time I will update with some pictures. I used the grey ronseal tile paint.

Thank you. Not sure if you can, but I don't want to involve the cost of a plasterer. The area measures about 40 inches by 10ft. I'm half way through but it has taken me a full day so far :-(

Hi I have a small bay window and the ceiling has this slightly pimply textured paint. Decorating now and I want this ceiling to match the flat emulsion like the main ceiling. In hindsight, I should have not started scrapping it off - but the deed is done! Removing the paint with steam, it...

Hi My house has double glazing from the 1970's and early 80's. I have been looking at the windows and doors from local companies but I just don't know how to tell if the products are decent. What should I be looking out for? Is there a certain spec which I should be using as a guide? uPVC...

Hello Does anyone have a link to a good double glazing visualizer app? I am hoping to upload a picture of my house and then click through some different window options to see how the windows will look. Many thanks