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Folk, very quick question: To glue a 90 degree butt joint on solid wood worktops (using biscuits), or avoid glue and use a dry joint? Thanks

Does anyone have a link or could assist with assessing size for the expansion vessel? It doesn't look as though it'd be too expensive. My boiler can be used in a pressurised system, and I'm keen to convert to a sealed system to stop air getting into rads, see my other post. I've got 12...

Some advice please: I have an open vented central heating system, using a condensing boiler located downstairs in a utility room. My property is a four bedroom detached house with 10 radiators. The system pump is in an upstairs airing cupboard, and the header tank is in the attic. The whole...

I've decided to clean out my fresh water supply tank in my attic, after reading horror stories about bacteria and legionella etc. Intend to drain it using a pump or syphon, then clean the inside with a sponge and brush etc, and continue with this until its spotless. I'd like some advice on...

Some thoughts and advice please: Having recently had some CH boiler problems, (now fixed), various engineers have suggested that I should consider an unvented, pressurised system. I'd like to get some unbiased views on this please: I currently have a free standing condensing boiler, thats...

Hi, I've had a boiler repair company out to look at my boiler, however the fault has re-occurred, and wonder if anyone on here has an idea what it may be: Potterton Promax FSB 30HE - Around 6 years old. Symptoms: The boiler went to lock out last week, and displayed (immediately) the following...

Just fitted a new wireless system that's working fine. I've still got the old wired siren fitted to the house & id like to use that too - its wired down to the new control panel. Having opened it up it looks like the Scottish Gas shysters haven't connected the tamper circuit or the back-up...

Having had nothing but problems with my old British Gas alarm system for the past few years, I decided to fit a new wireless system and after looking at the 'off the shelf market' I bought a Response Globalguard system, which I got discounted for £200. The system comprises a control panel, IP...

Looking for some help & assistance: The water in our Indesit WD12UK, washer drier has stopped heating up. I assumed it was probably the heating element, however I checked it for continuity & resistance, and it seemed ok. I then checked power to the element when it was on a hot cycle, and...

Evening folks, I'm looking for some advice: I've a fairly large 4 bedroom house, thats about 22 years old. Like some of the houses in my area (West Scotland), the rough cast is looking tired, and on some walls it has a 'Red Moss Lichen'. I also have a render repair, so I'd like to paint...

I thought I'd share some info with this forum, in case someone is having similar problems. Both my neighbour & and had the same boiler installed over the summer - Potterton Promax FSB 30Kw. Within a week of mines being installed, the boiler started going into lock-out few times a week...

DHW works fine, but no CH. The CH sequence seems ok - both pump & fan running, but no ignition - ignition works fine for DHW. Anyone got an idea what this might be? The fault finding schedule doesn't cover DHW working with no CH. Help would be appreciated. Thanks

I have a Worcester Bosch 24i thats slowly losing pressure, and I think I've traced it to the pressure release valve (large red knob). The pipe from the valve has signs of water down the external wall. Wondering if there's anything fixable on the valve or is it a new one? Its tight in a...

Hi in the absence of a manual, here are some symptoms from a Worcester 24i combo: Red light on front is on and steady When CH or HW is requested the pump kicks in but the boiler doesn't light, nor does it seem to go through any ignition sequence I suspected the boiler needed re-set, and...

Hi, I'm about to get new Potterton condensing boiler fitted which has a pump over-run feature, basically to take any excess heat away from the boiler after its been switched off from the programmer. Therefore a by-pass valve will need to be fitted after the pump (to the return line) to...

Whilst I understand the concept of split boards ie, RCD protected or not, could anyone enlighten me for a general house application, on what circuits normally would be protected by the RCD and what wouldnt? I know that 'mission critical circuits' shouldnt go via the RCD (fire alarms etc), but...

Yes no anyone? or experience of these? Cheers

Opened for applications this morning. Anyone interested needs: To have an old G rated boiler thats still in use Owner occupier of the property Have a quote from a GS engineer - you need the number Details of old boiler Details of new boiler - has to be A rated, and on the scheme list...

Ever since I moved into my current house (4 years ago), I've had intermittent problems with the RCD tripping - pretty sporadic. I found it quite difficult to pin point. Recently, its become a bit more regular, and I've managed to track the offending item to the fridge freezer. The fridge...

I have an open vented system, with boiler downstairs, pump in airing cupboard upstairs, and usual expansion talk in the attic. 12 radiators in total. I've noticed that 2 radiators upstairs need bleeding every few days, and wonder where or how air is getting into the system? All other...