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I need to replace/reposition a radiator trv and lockshield on my sealed CH system and was wondering if there are any particular manufacturers I should be looking at or staying away from? Secondly I know I`ll have to drain down at least part of the system and then refill,which I`m happy enough...

OK next problem Started to remove self adhesive vinyl tiles tonight due to fact that some have lifted at the edges and some are hardly stuck down.Tiles themselves are coming up ok with a little help from a hot air gun but where they have stuck to floor its leaving a tacky residue. Does this...

She who must be obeyed has decide that she wants the kitchen floor tiled and has chosen the tiles which are from one of the sheds. Only trouble is looked at the various adhesives and not sure which to go for.Floor is ashphalt with (not very)levelling compound with vinyl tiles stuck down,done by...

Need to skim over a wall in the kitchen and have decided to give it a go myself.Had a look round the site and picked up loads of advice but just got 1 question When do I apply the second skim coat? Is it a case of get the first coat on then put the second on straight away Or apply first...

Hi guys, hope you can help... Toilet has not been flushing properly for the last week so I`m going to strip the cistern and have a butchers but suspect it`s the syphon which needs replacing and while I`m at it I want to replace the ball float valve with a torbeck as I`ve heard these are a lot...

Before I ring the installer just thought I`d pick your guys brains if you don`t mind... Had a Vaillant 831 ecotechplus fitted 2 weeks ago and noticed last night whilst I was in the airing c/board that when hot water is in use there is a rapid clicking/whirring noise coming from the...

Hi all, Having a new condensing boiler fitted on Friday and seem to remember reading something about installer should leave the customer with a log book or registration card or some such paperwork or am I completly off the mark? Just wanted a bit of advance info if anyone could thanks Phil

Hi all,wondering if anyone could give me some advice. After 16 yrs service my combi boiler (Vokera 20-80 rs flowmatic) is finally on it`s last legs,problems with fan,temp control on hot water and leak in heat exchanger(?) and my service engineer has said it`s about time for a new un. He`s...

Hi all, was wondering if someone could help... Problem with machine seems to be whatever programme is selected-full wash, rinse, fast/slow spin, cycle will only run for a few seconds but won`t "advance" to next stage of cycle. As the machine will fill/empty and drum will spin I`m assuming...