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We have just had our boiler changed and the new boiler has a programmable thermostat fitted, we have thermostatic valves on all our radiators. So I'm after some advice, I can now program temperature as well as on/off times for the heating, so is it better to have the heating running 24/7 but...

Our Glow-worm Betacom 30 has started to leak from the diverter valve, the boiler is 7 years old and a replacement valve is £200. So the question is would you replace the diverter valve or replace the boiler?

Hi, I am taking out our old fireplace and having a new one installed with an inset multifuel stove in it, I am in the process of getting the fireplace prepared for the installers and have come across this Love the way that a piece of carpet gripper has been used in the earlier mods. and...

TESTICULATING. Waving your arms around and talking *******s. BLAMESTORMING. Sitting round in a group, discussing why a deadline was missed or a Project failed, and who was responsible. SEAGULL MANAGER. A manager who flies in, makes a lot of noise, craps on everything, and then...

I started a topic last night regarding a pop up I was getting. This morning I log on and it has disappeared, if the mods feel that they need to delete a topic for any reason it would be better if they were to message the OP to let them know the reasons why it has been deleted.

Hi, We have an understairs cupboard which is currently being used as a pantry, the side wall that has the door in it is brick built and plastered. We are wanting to add an additional (smaller) doorway so we can have our freezer in the pantry, but to access it will be through the smaller...

We have a Glow worm Betacom 30 boiler, over the past few weeks it has been getting noisy (intermittently) when the heating is on, it's OK when just hot water is used. The noise is vibration that gets transmitted through the pipework so you can hear it throughout the house. It seems to be coming...

I have a detached single garage with a flat roof, the wooden fascia is past its best and needs replacing. I am wondering what to do at the top of the fascia where it disappears under the felt of the roof, will it be possible to remove the wooden fascia and replace it with UPVC or do I need...

I have bought a second-hand roller shutter door, it is a galvanised, industrial door. The problem is that there is no tension in the spring in the roller. Does anyone know the correct procedure for re-tensioning the spring? There is a hole drilled through the shaft so the spring can be...

I have a Signature 7Kw Inset multi-fuel fire, I am wanting it to be installed in a wooden fire surround with a marble hearth and fire panel, thing is I am being told different things by the installers who have been round up to now, one says its would be better if the marble was "slabbed" another...

Why do most people on here wish they lived somewhere else? If ever I move away from Derbyshire, I shall no doubt edit my profile to show the new details, but until then it stays as Derbyshire. Maybe it it just me that has noticed.. Nick.

Hi, We used to have a gas fire with back boiler in our living room, this was removed when our combi was fitted. We are now thinking of having an inset multifuel fire fitted, Similar to one of these:- http://www.esse.com/stoves/multifuel_wood/300.html What would be the best...

Hi, Is it possible to test an earth rod using an earth loop impedance tester? Can you get an accurate result? How should you carry out the test? Thanks, Nick.