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Spot on Anybody! He actually said number 2! He did point out a different issue though - when he visited, the pressure gauge was low so he topped it up to around 2 bar. 30 mins later the pressure was down to just under 1 bar. Of course, by then he was on his way out the door. The pressure...

Just had an engineer round. He reckons it's the hydraulic valve that's leaking and that to fix it with all the work involved would cost in the region of £1000. Unfortunately we're in the process of selling (!) and he said that any surveyor would likely recommend replacing the boiler anyway even...

I know, I know, it's old! Is there anyone here that services these old dears in SW London? Cheers

Hi I've got a small flat roof (felt/asphalt - not sure which!) that's quite old (at least 10 years) but hasn't caused me any problems so far - touching wood! I was wondering if it would be a good idea to apply waterproofing paint as a precaution? I was also wondering if, rather than adding...

Thanks. So if it does turn out to be the stuffing box, that would be the time to call someone out? And if it is that, would the dripping only happen when the hot water is flowing?

Sorry - me again! I had another look at the original connector and found that there was another washer in there. I took that out (it was a bit damaged and feel apart as I took it out) and put the new washer back. However, the drips were more frequent, so I put an additional washer in and for...

This is the best I can do without taking off the front cover (am I allowed to do that?!). The nut in the foreground is the one I thought the leak was coming from: thanks

Thanks guys. However, it looks like weargas might be right - having replaced the washer there was still a leak. :( On closer inspection it looks like the water is actually coming from a connection on top of the larger section (sorry - don't know the name!) to the immediate right of the...

Hi My old boiler has sprung a leak, poor dear :P Pic is here: It drips only when the hot water is running. I tried tightening the nut a little but no joy. I'm imagining it's a washer issue but is this something I, a non-plumber(!), can fix or do I need a professional. And if I need a...