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Any tips on the best way to manually flush with this i.e. just circulate in system and not powerflush? I have a vintage Thorn Apollo boiler, header tank with a TF1 filter fitted. The filter seems great at pulling in the magnetite, however the water bled from the radiators looks like strong tea...

Hi all Is it possible to have two live sirens on this system? Out of interests there a maximum number of sirens, or are they just classed as standard devices i.e. total devices 20 max.? There is no cause for concern - I don't want to install 20 sirens!! Cheers

Hi, I am looking to change the back up batteries in my control panel, as the current ones are pretty much life expired. Where is the best place to source? I have seen them in a shrink wrap with a connector lead on ebay. Is it a must to buy like this, or can the batteries simply be replaced on...

Hi, is the standard Yale PIR suitable to be positioned in a conservatory, or will the fluctuating heat or light trigger the sensor? If it is not suitable, would the 'pet friendly' PIR be better? I appreciate this is not the same as 'conservatory friendly'! Cheers

Turned off the under sink stopcock to isolate the cold water supply. Stopcock turned fully, and the kitchen sink tap cold water shut off, as expected. Strangely though, the other cold taps in the house, both up and downstairs, continued to run freely, with no hint of shutting off. Am I missing...

After flushing, the cistern refills to its usual level, but then gradually keeps filling past the float. I appreciate this is probably something worn on the valve, and the best course of action is to replace the valve unit. However will a valve like a Fluidmaster be a suitable replacement for...

Anyone aware of this filter - seen it, touched it, smelt it or even heard of it? It looks like a TF1 on steroids! http://www.sentinel-solutions.net/product/detail/central-heating/physical-devices/eliminator/

Can a small amount of X400 be added to the heating system and left in on a permanent basis to help circulation? If so, what amount would be ok?

The boiler fires up on the main burner for about ten minutes, then cuts out, then fires up for about 10 seconds, then cuts out, then fires up for 10 seconds and so on. Obviously the pilot light stays on throughout. It does this cycling on both Central Heating and Hot Water, and on both the Low...

My vintage Myson Apollo 15/30 boiler has started to make some loud banging noises. This happens on the central heating cycle after about 40mins, when everything is at full temperature. It bangs loudly about 5 times. I have bled all valves, and the water in the header tank appears ok, but the...

Is there any way of stopping the above? The system works fine, but the siren beeps when I arm and disarm the system are not required. These beeps only appear to offend the neighbours and drain the battery! I cannot find a mute option in the manual. All advice appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Have had new gas valve fitted to my Myson Apollo 30/50. today by RGI. He noted burner was fierce and boiler was noisy after fitting, so he significantly reduced burner pressure from manufacturers setting, as stated on case. Boiler is now quieter, but still heats up radiators. Main burner stays...

I have an issue with my vintage Myson Apollo boiler. On either central heating or hot water, the boiler won't fire up. The pilot light is on, but the boiler just clicks, but does not fire. I can hear the pump running. This is the case in both High and Low settings. About a year ago I had the...

As the title suggests. Anything close to 380mm width would do the trick. For 8 rads / 1 bathroom. Looked at Worcester / Vaillant but the smaller ones seem to be 400mm width as standard. Any info appreciated.

Hi, I currently have a vintage Myson Apollo boiler, and am looking to change it for a combi condensing Vaillant or similar. The Apollo is wall mounted in my airing cupboard, 1st floor and not on an external wall. It is flued straight up through the loft and out the roof. To replace this in...

Hi, I am restaining my conservatory, but a small section of one of the window cills has a glue like resin coming up through it. This has been the case for some time. I have tried to seal it with natural shellac but only limited success. I have now stripped the cill back to bare wood. Should I...

Hi, am just about to re stain my timber conservatory. Its just over ten years old, and there is a little rot which i need to treat and fill first. Any hints on surface preperation for the new stain greatly appreciated. The wood looks dull now, does it still need lightly rubbing down? Any brand...

Hi, I have a Yale HSA 6400 alarm, but am having an issue with the dialler. All is connected, and the test message rings my phone without a problem, in the test set up. When the alarm is sounded though, by means of an open door, the phone is not called. Am I missing the obvious here?