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    Acoustic enclosure for heat pumps

    Has anyone got any experience of these? My boss (I work for a property developer) has asked me to look into them for a couple of new builds currently nearing completion. Neighbours have complained about noise from newly installed Mitsubishi ecodan heat pumps. It’s a very quiet, rural location so...
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    Boiler using excessive gas after service

    Just taken my monthly gas reading and shocked to see I have used almost 5500 kWh of gas since this time in November. 190 kWh per day. The month before I was using around 50kwh per day. I appreciate the weather has been cooler but 5500kwh in a single month is insane for a small, reasonably well...
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    sterilising old hot water system

    I am about to complete the purchase of a property with a traditional open vent / copper cylinder hot water system. The property has been vacant for at least nine months and I am slightly concerned that in that time the HW system may have become a breeding ground for all sorts of stuff! Would it...
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    DIY boiler repair safe?

    So, as is usually the way, my boiler chose the most inconvenient time to break down- Easter weekend when expecting a houseful of guests! I have bodged a repair but just wondering if it is safe... The problem is the diverted valve (glowworm betacom 24c) which appears to have been leaking into...
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    Pebbledash removal

    Does anyone have experience of a reputable company in south london who will undertake this work? I have had a reasonable quote from an excellent company, just wondered if anyone has first hand experience of anyone else? Yes I am aware of the potential issues that removal may uncover, but I...
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    DIY Full house rewire- keeping costs down

    Sorry to start yet another DIY rewire thread. I have read several which all seem to descend into an argument about DIY electricians putting their homes and families at risk etc! I would greatly appreciate advice on what it's sensible and safe for a competent DIYer to do to reduce the costs...
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    CH system airlock

    Can anyone help me shift a stubbon airlock?! My central heating was working fine until recently when I drained the system in order to remove a few radiators whilst decorating. However on refilling only the upstairs rads get hot. I have a pressurised system. Each rad has been bled several...
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    Complete new DHW / CH System - what type?

    I have just bought a large victorian property in need of total renovation. Part of the work will involve total replacement of all plumbing, including installation of an entirely new HW / CH system. So far I have had different advice from each of the three heating engineers who have visited...
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