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    Visonic Powermax - low PIR battery

    Had to change panel and siren battery 2 months after moved in Nov 17 (just unlucky I guess). Then had to replace panel battery again in Nov 18. I actually queried this with installer but said it can happen. I can't see anything about a sub engineer code, just user and installer.
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    Visonic Powermax - low PIR battery

    Morning all, I've had a couple of PIR low battery 'Trouble' notifications of late. Replaced both without any issue. However my living room sensor is displaying the low battery warning on the panel again (only replaced about 3 weeks ago). It's not the battery as have tried swapping with...
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    Unvented cylinder install - how to notify building control

    I have emailed them, but they are only open 9-5 mon-fri so will have to wait a few days. The cylinder manufacturer is Telford, so they don't make boilers so not sure if they would notify.
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    Unvented cylinder install - how to notify building control

    He has registered the cylinder with the manufacturer for warranty and as part of that they have to put in the G3 number so something is out of place. I'll have to get back to him in the first instance. Hopefully he will have a good explanation!
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    Unvented cylinder install - how to notify building control

    Yep I can see it on yours - ive checked my installers and it isn't on there. Have I been sold up the river here? If it isn't listed there does that mean they definitely aren't accredited to install unvented? He really did not strike me as the sort of person to lie about this sort of thing...
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    Unvented cylinder install - how to notify building control

    Just an update, I have had another look on the gas safe register where you can check the register. When I filtered for unvented cylinders my installer doesn't appear. Now I am worried that they aren't actually accredited to install an unvented cylinder, despite their assurance they are G3...
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    Unvented cylinder install - how to notify building control

    Hi Folks, Just a quick one to put my mind at rest (or not..). I recently had an unvented cylinder installed. I'm no expert but aware installers need G3 certification and have to notify building control. I've just been chasing up my installers to make sure the building control stuff is...
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    Brick repair

    Morning, A plumber has drilled through one of my bricks to feed through a copper blow out pipe from an unvented cylinder. However when drilling through it has taken a good chunk of the front of the brick off to a depth of 0.5 -1 inch. I have kept the pieces of brick. Basically can anyone...
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    Unvented cylinder

    Morning all, got my boiler sorted last week and now finally decided to get the unvented cylinder. My installer recommended a 200 litre tank and wonder if this is big enough? 2 adults and 2 children (who will grow up of course). 1 bathroom and 2 ensuites. At the min I shower in the morning and...
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    Heat only boiler with unvented cylinder

    Thanks Muggles - you are very knowledgeable. Just to update I was a little unsure about the cylinder therefore I have decided, for now, just to get my boiler replaced and probably look to put a cylinder in next year when I can have time to make a considered decision as currently under pressure...
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    Heat only boiler with unvented cylinder

    Thanks- in what way is the Joule better? (quality / efficiency / reliability?). I don't know much about cylinders. I obviously want a decent one in terms of reliability and efficiency, but wouldn't want to pay through the nose for it.
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    Heat only boiler with unvented cylinder

    OK he got back to me - the cylinder is a Telford Tempest - stainless steel if that means anything to anyone. I've had a quick look - only a 2 yr guarantee on the components (lifetime on the tank itself). Slightly concerned or am I reading far too much into this? Just beginning to wonder if I...
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    Heat only boiler with unvented cylinder

    Thanks, it was cheaper than I expected. For a lay person like me it is hard to determine who is going to do a good job. I have a plumber/gas engineer who I have used for years but he can't fit unvented systems so i've had to rely on sites which give ratings/reviews. He did ask me which boiler...
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    Heat only boiler with unvented cylinder

    Basically it is for a 210l unvented tank (doesnt state which), with a Baxi Ecoblue Advance 19 heat only boiler, with smart thermostat system fitted (I am querying which). We have quite a big house (5 bed 1 bath, 2 ensuite with around 15 rads I think). I imagine some changes to pipework needed...
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    Heat only boiler with unvented cylinder

    Hi all. Following my recent threads, my boiler has now been written off and I am now obtaining quotes for a new boiler and unvented cylinder. I've had a good quote today, however I have been quoted for a heat only boiler. I thought a system boiler would be more appropriate for an unvented...
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    Boiler broken - Combi vs Unvented

    Thanks for replies - definitely leaning towards UV cylinder route. GER - I have thought about solar panels in the past, but when the feed in tariff got slashed I lost interest. Our roof is West facing and we are up north so not the most ideal situation. I'm bracing myself for the quotes...
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    Boiler broken - Combi vs Unvented

    Many thanks for the replies and advice so far. I'll get some quotes tomorrow. I must admit I am leaning towards the unvented option.
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    Boiler broken - Combi vs Unvented

    Morning all, I called our home emergency cover yesterday and a heating engineer came out to basically say he think's our boiler is beyond economical repair. I also have a Gledhill Systemate 2000 which has two leaking pump valves and he advised I get rid of this also (it, like the boiler, is 14...
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    Boiler in trouble - replace with system or heat only

    And just to check, if getting another boiler it should be rated similar (in kW) to the existing boiler? Current boiler has an output range of 14.65 - 17.58kW. If I were to get a Baxi Ecoblue Heat only for example, would either a 16kW or 19kW seem like the most sensible option given that it's...
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    Boiler in trouble - replace with system or heat only

    Yes, understand thanks. Definitely will just go for heat only. If I replace the thermal store in the future I therefore assume you can get pumps fitted locally to the cylinder in a similar way. In an ideal world I would replace the boiler and thermal store with an unvented cylinder and system...
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