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We moved into a new property (1967 build) in Septrmber and I've been working my way through the list of jobs. I've fitted a Tado kit with the Tado trv's to replace the Danfoss ones. The valves were in poor condition and the pins didn't seem to work. With some playing I've got them running, but...

I have a bathroom with a wall mounted extractor and also an in-line ceiling fan, fed through the loft. They have both failed with faulty components so one or the other, or both need fixing. We rarely use the lights in the bathroom as during the day, the window gives plenty of light, and in the...

I know this is an old post but I thought it good to post up a warning about modifying handsets. If you have this fitted in a council or housing association run flat, then modifying the handset could lead you to an expensive bill. I repair these for some local authorities and if the...

We suspected a pump as it was noisey so fitted a new one.. there is a bypass valve fitted after the pump.

The boiler is a pottetton netaheat e50 and its a vented system. Hot water is fine, just the rads.

Hi, been looking at my dad's heating today. Boiler fires, pupm pumps, mid position valve works, water pumps to the radiators but only a couple get mildly warm. All rad valves are open. Been trying to bleed pipework, but cannot fond any more air. It's a bungalow so no issue of upstairs and down...

Is anyone else getting an email every 2 minutes from this topic saying someone has replied to a post you are watching? I've stopped watching and it still keeps coming through I've had 28 now in the space of about an hour and can't stop them, just blocked them so they go to my junk folder.

Round Surrey and Sussex you can regularly see an Astra Estate parked up on the road with the boot open, camera operating and a triangular warning sign on the road saying 'tax checking' or words to that effect.

1.2 for a first car these days is a no no. In hind sight, you should really have gone for an older car, smaller engine size and no curb appeal to youngsters. The classic car route can work, but you need to accept that you will have to get your head under the bonnet from time to time. Small...

As said, more likely they were after the cat as it has good resale value as scrap metal. Loads of it going on right now and 4x4's are easy targets as you don't have to jack them up, just crawl under, undo a few bolts and your away. You could try scare tactics and put a notice on the...

Any car bought second hand could have been clocked, not serviced and have a key missing, I think you're just panicing because you know it's been stolen recovered. I've bought many a car with just one key, no service history and possibly some clocked ones. If you are looking to sell the car a...

Why do you say they are leathal? They are perfectly good to get you home, it's idiots who decide to drive at 100mph with a 15" space saver and an 18" alloy and don't bother to get the puncture fixed who are lethal.

As it says... it covers it up, it doesn't remove it. To remove it you need to think outside the box. I use Vanish stain remover, the spray bottle type. You know, the one that comes in the bright pink bottle to remove dirt and stains from your clothes when you put them in the washing machine...

Can I just point out the obvious here.... When did you last go to a tyre shop because of a puncture and be told 'your tyre has corroded' in nearly 20 years of motoring, I've never had a tyre corrode. I've had tyres that wear down the tread to below the limit, tyres that get nails etc in them...

but the fact is, loads of people buy the updates, it's only those who object to the price that make their thoughts known. As for cost of the update, it takes somebody to collate the information, people to update and improve the design and features of the product, someone to put the info in...

TomTom are like Snap On tools or any other leading company in thier field. Yeah, it's costs a lot, but what you get is brilliant and in many ways superior to it's competitors. Things don't come cheap in this world if you want good quality so to produce the updates is not just a case you you...

The van has been on order since end November and it's a simple choice between a Transit Connect or a Skoda Octavia, the basic model. I like the Octavia, but the base model is very different from the other models in spec, plus I get the tax benefit of having the van. There is no option to upgrade...

I'm shortly going to be taking delivery of a new Transit Connect van and whilst it's a company vehicle, I've got it for 3 years and would like to keep it running well. I know, certainly for older cars, the idea of running in was to vary the revs and speed for about 500 miles and I'd assume...

Choosing where to place tyres is not always that cut and dry. My BMW has directional tyres and staggered wheels so the rears are wider than the fronts.

Nitrogen doesn't escape as quick so maintains pressure better... maybe so, but My classic car has maintained the same pressure for 6 years now on good old air, the company car gets nitrogen from quickfit as I have to take it there under contract, always seem to have to top up the tyres as I've...