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I want to introduce a solution of Fernox DS3 descaler into my Tribune unvented cylinder which is heated by immersion heaters. I live in a hard water area. Water softener is not an option. Here's what I propose: 1.Turn off electrics, cold and hot water. This isolates the system completely. 2...

The pilot seems to me to be weak (I am no expert but it appears weak to me). Moreover once lit, it wont stay on (the lighting knob has not been turned further than the piezo operate position). Once lit, the flame just peters out. If anyone can suggest which part is likely to be the problem, I...

My waste water plumbing is plastic (Marley), installed 1973. All good quality stuff, complying with all the necessary certificates. I have recently acquired an all singin all dancin washing machine that has a drum cleaning cycle that heats up to 90 deg centigrade. Whereas the machine might be...

I need the installation manual for an old Parkinson Cowan Windsor Gas fire. Please can anyone help? I tried to look for the GC number of the fire, but cant see it anywhere.

My Britony 2T water heater, 10 years old is starting to misbehave. It fires up ok when I draw water in the shower but then after a while it runs cold for a bit then comes back up hot. I believe it is the Britony at fault and not the thermostatic shower mixer. Any suggestions? I am going to have...

My kitchen tap, a cheap B and Q (nothing wrong with a cost effective item), 11 year old, no trouble at all, quarter turn kitchen mixer tap with ceramic doohdahs is dripping and so I want to renew the innards. I have removed the lever and cant remove the shroud (valve cover). It is jammed solid...

I am fitting a 2 litre expansion vessel just before the the washing machine cold water intake. The idea is that it will absorb the shock when the washing machine valve shuts rapidly as they generally do. I had no problem in the past because my cold water system was low pressure, supplied by a...

I want to fit a water hammer arrestor http://www.amazon.com/Sioux-Chief-Mfg-660-H-4-Inch/dp/B000H5MQNM Picture is appended below. It has 3/4 inch male and female threads to connect to the washing machine valve and the washing machine hose. Likelihood is that the threads are American. Can...

I need to move my machine but there is no 13amp socket within reach. I do have a 13amp extension lead. Is it ok to do this? The lead is short, about 2metres long, rated at 13 amps. I will ensure there are no loops or bends in it and once positioned, it will not be moved and the machine will be...

I am having my cold flat roof converted to a warm roof. The existing deck and roof covering are in good condition and the installer is neither removing the roof covering nor the decking. The existing roof covering is sound and will serve the purpose of a vapour barrier. I have no problems...

I want to place my condenser tumble dryer in the bathroom (it has a container to collect the water and does not need to be plumbed in). It will be well away from the bath and the basin but close to the toilet pan. I can run the mains cable through the wall to the adjacent room and plug it in...

Help please. I've looked at WIKI help but could not find an answer. My kitchen has pelmets under wall cupboards and there is a lamp affixed under 4wall cupboards (see attached photo). Each lamp consists of an MK shockproof socket (held in place by a metal band tightly screwed in as shown in the...

There are two 13A socket outlets, each one is wired with its own 2.5 sq mm cable into one 15 Amp fuseway. (is this referred to as a radial circuit?). My question is " does this conform to regulations.?" Clearly if both outlets were used simultaneously each drawing the max 13A, the circuit...

I am thinking of replacing the felt on my flat roof. The roof is trouble free, has been up for 20 years or more, no leaks or any condensation. I simply want to renew the covering to avoid any problems as these coverings have a limited life. My question is, do I need to obtain building...

The slope on my 20 years old trouble free felt roof is inadequate (in my humble opinion). I have not had any water problem though. I get a puddle in a corner. The puddle forms whilst it rains and gradually increases until it starts the run off to the gutter. Once it stops raining, the puddle...

I am having my flat roof felt renewed. There is no problem with it. It has been in place for 20 years without any problems. The structure consists of 4 inch by 2 inch joists and firring pieces with roofing deck on top. The ceiling underneath has a vapour barrier(though this has been breached )...

I have looked at several forums here to find out if puddles on my flat roof are anything to worry about, without conclusion. What I want to know is, if you have a puddle on a flat roof, is it detrimental to the roof in any way? Does it shorten the life of the flat roof? Thanks in advance for...

The heat exchanger has developed a leak at a soldered joint. Is it possible to plug this leak externally? If not, is it possible to have the joint resoldered? Perhaps have a welded repair? Any advice will be greatly appreciated.

My consumer unit already incorporates a 30 mA RCD. I intend to fit an external IP66 power point. My dilemma is whether I should have the socket with an RCD or without. Any comments greatly appreciated.

I am going to tackle this job tomorrow. Have read many posts here for replacing the element, and am reasonably confident of successfully removing the element and installing new one. Only want to be certain that there are no untoward issues with draining of the system and refilling, because of it...