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OK bit of an odd one (for me at least) I have a S plan system with hot water cylinder. Neither HW or CH is coming on, the thermostat/hot water call for heat, the relevant zone valve activates.... and then nothing happens. Pump doesn't come on, boiler doesn't fire. Weirdly though, if I...

As part of a recent overhaul of my open vent central heating system, the old British Gas Grundfos Multihead pump was replaced with a new Grundfos UPS3 15-50/65. The new pump, even on setting I seems far to fast for my system. Even on setting I the sound of water being forced under pressure...

I went ahead and had the Evohome system installed recently, with hot water kit and 8 HR92's. 7 of the 8 zones are working fine, but 1 zone (always the same one) keeps demanding 100% even though the measured temp is above the setpoint. For example setpoint is 16, measured temp is 16.5, radiator...

Hi, My central heating is an S-Plan system with 2 port valves. And I'm looking at fitting the Evohome setup with hot water kit and zoning using HR92 on the radiators. The installation guide for S-Plan system & 2 port valves, uses 1 BDR91 for the hot water port valve and the other for the...

I'm building a freestanding garden pergola, and I think I've messed up on the cross beam sizes ☹ The posts are 100x100mm and I ordered 88x32mm cross beams. The slats are also 88x32mm and its all in green oak. The largest span is 2.4m and I'm not sure now that my cross beams are big enough to...

I'm building a garden pergola. The posts are 100x100mm green oak. And I need to cut a rebate in the top of the posts to fit the 88x32mm cross beams. What would be the correct power tool for this ?

Hi, I'm about to install one of those pre-formed waterfalls (watercourse?) it's called "Bermuda Watercourse". Anyway, does anybody have any tips for installing one of these ? More specifically the best way to go about bedding it in. As far as I understand, I need to create a big pile of sand...

I'm refreshing an old pond install and looking for some advice on best practise for wiring up the pumps and UV filter. I'm qualified in electronics rather than electrical, so although I have a some understanding, I'm no expert in this area. There are 3 pumps approx 3m distance from the house...

My old Mower (Black & Decker GR389) is starting to fall apart (brocken handle, damaged mains cable, blunt blade) and yes whilst it could be patched up and repaired... it's probably not really worth it. I find that the grass box fills up to quickly, I don't seem to get very far before it starts...

Hi, I have recently installed a modern panel radiator in my new bathroom. Like this one here https://images.app.goo.gl/SupNdVUfbBQrQkjW7 Problem is only two of the vertical elements are heating up (one at each end) the top and bottom tubes are also hot. I've bled the radiator using the bleed...

I am installing a shower pump. I want to use flexible coupler hoses to help minimise the vibration. There is a 22mm supply pipe from the tank in the loft, and the pump has 15mm fittings. So I'm using a 22mm to 15mm reducer, the flexible coupler hoses (300mm long) have an internal bore of only...

My builder has fitted a upvc window with a long plastic sill, when there is already a brick sill. It looks stupid having the brick sill, and then another plastic sill above it. None of the other upvc windows have plastic sills protruding, they all sit on the brick sill. There is like a plastic...

As the title suggests, do I need iso valves on the inlet to my shower pump, if I already have a gate valve on the supply anyway. Seems a bit redundant having the iso valve on the inlet when there is a gate valve not more than a metre away.

I recently had a new bath installed with an MDF bath panel. The floor is tiled and the bath panel sits on top of the tiles. I noticed the installer has not sealed along the bottom edge of the panel. Water inevitably gets on the floor.. and runs under tha bath panel. What is normal procedure...

My Mira mode shower pump is fitted to a sheet of plywood fixed to a stud wall. (yes, could have been purpose made to amplify vibration) You can't really hear it in the bathroom with all the water going. Problem is the rest of the house (and probably next door) can. There are reasons for it...

I've bought these gorgeous Montblanc Blue Tiles, but trying to work out which grout to use. I'm aiming to try and replicate the picture here http://aucklands.info/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/blue-bathroom-tiles-style-ideas-montblanc-ceramic-tile-decor-pinterest-factors.jpg It looks like no...

I'm having an upstairs room refurbished. My builder sub contracted the electrical work and the electrician has installed "LAP 3141v" LED downlights. Unfortunatly it was only after the electrician had left that I thought to check if it is ok to put insulation over them top of them. The builder...

I need to go from 22mm solder ring elbow, to a 15mm push fit coupler Also From a 15mm pipe to a 22mm push fit coupler I thought I needed a 22mm reducer, but apparently what I actually need is a 22mm reducer o_O If somebody could tell me what part I need that would be helpful, it's a bit...

For the Mira Mode Digital Bath filler, Mira say you need a pumped version for a gravity fed system and and non pumped version for a high pressure (combi boiler) system. I can't understand why I would need a pumped version for a gravity fed system though? for the shower yes maybe to get flow...