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Ahhh this is where I should have read all about the website, I just read the title DIYnot................

Thanks for all your advice on here, I have got Potterton coming out wednesday so I am hoping it's not a scale problem as they can't help with that ! .....I was never gonna touch the boiler myself just needed some advice after mixed diagnosis of the actual problem.......I am not a 'HE' as some...

Sorry, I have now checked all my taps and they all only run hot water for about a minute ! :oops: When i first moved here we never got hot water for a bath but the shower was nice and hot now even that goes cold :!: I am going to check the flow switch tomorrow as there is a warning sticker...

Ok, I will have a check tonight and then reply Thanks loads for you time :P

I will try and check that tonight, soz if you have time could you tell me where i can find it I did speak to Potterton today and they said they would come out for £235 which is fine but if it turns out to be scale they can't help...I wouldn't usually be this stressed but have already paid 2...

:lol: I am going to check them all when I get home and i will get in touch with the manufacturers aswell Thank you for your time and advice

All the taps in the house flow fast. Someone said it was a scaling problem (and we are in a v.hard water area)and another said that it wasn't as the water runs fast and they think I should have the valve changed as it may only be letting a small amount of hot water through then just...

Yes the water is hot and it comes out of one tap downstairs scalding but all the others it only comes out boiling for about 2 mins ! Heating works fine aswell :roll:

Thanks for the advice, I have checked and the boiler is over the five years unfortunately !! Thanks for letting me know it is a Potterton boiler though as I didn't even know the manufacturer so I am going to try and get on to them. Would it be best to get someone to do the valve first before I...

Hello, Powermax 155 boiler approx 6 yr old - We only get hot water for about a minute then turns cold was told it might need descaling but we have a a good flow of water. No one wants to touch the boiler themselves but I have been offered the following advice and don't no what to try ...