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I've just bought a towel radiator which I was told was filled with oil to put onto an electric central heating system. On further inspection it was actually filled with water which I guess would be dangerous due to water expanding when hot. I've now drilled the holes through brand new tiles...

Hi, When my toilet is flushed the toilet handle stays in the down position and the "rod" which connects to the large washer/diaphragm stays sticking up (not very well explained - sorry). Unfortunately the cistern is tiled in and I can't get to the underside to change the siphon, has anyone...

ever since I moved into my house nearly 7 years ago black marks appear which replicate the mortar in between the breeze blocks underneath the plaster. This leads me to paint each room nearly every 12 months as the unsightly marks always show their ugly head. Anyone any ideas? Regards Graham

Hi, I'm currently installing a towel radiator on a heating system heating via a worcester greenstar combi. I also want an electric element installed (being done by an electrician!) for use during the summer months to dry towels. Now, the instructions say install the element at the bottom...

I'm thinking of renting out my house and need some info on gas safety checks. 1 how often do they need doing? 2 how much (approx) do they cost per appliance? 3 do gas appliances need servicing by law, if so, how many times per year and how much would I expect to pay per appliance? Thanks...

I'm thinking of renting out my house and need some info on gas safety checks. 1 how often do they need doing? 2 how much (approx) do they cost per appliance? 3 do gas appliances need servicing by law, if so, how many times per year and how much would I expect to pay per appliance? Thanks...

I need to change a rad to a towel rad in a bathroom on an unvented system (Heatrae Sadia). Unfortunately I can't freeze the pipework so what are the implications of draining the system? Is an airlock a potential problem? What is the best way of completing the job? Thanks in advance G

does anyone know if you can use a leak sealer (and central heating inhibitor) on a central heating system installed with plastic push fit pipework? F

Hi, I've just taken a radiator off in my house for a plasterer to plaster behind. I closed the trv to the frost * setting. I'm now concerned that the trv may leak if the weather gets really cold. I'll be home in 6 hours, what are the chances given its 12-14 degrees outside. Sorry for...

What is the best way to prevent air locks when refilling the cylinder/cold water storage after draining? My gate valve to the bottom of the cylinder is jammed open and can't be moved? Thanks in advance for your help. Graham

I've just changed my kitchen taps and when I turned the water back on there is no hot or cold water coming out. There is 2 cylinders. 1 feeds kitchen and en suite - hot and cold working. 1 cylinder feeds new bathroom in extension - no hot OR cold water from these. Help!!

it's coming up to the "warmer" months and I've had a problem with my boiler for a couple of years and never got round to sorting it out. in the winter when the central heating AND hot water are on at the same time both work fine. It's when all I need is hot water without the heating the boiler...

Hi, I've removed a bathroom suite in the family bathroom. To do this I had to drain the cold water storage cistern. I've since turned the water back on and now the cold water to the shower (in a different bathroom) is trickling causing red hot water to come through the mixer shower. It's...

Hi, can anyone help me please? I’ve just added 2 radiators onto my system which are in a conservatory. The problem is they aren’t getting hot. The boiler is: chaffoteaux et maury centora green 30 combi boiler. Originally there were 7 single panel rads on the system So far I’ve tried...