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100 or 120 grade sandpaper. The paint (you linked to) is oil based and will be fine. Any make of acrylic (water based) primer/undercoat will help obliterate the previous paint marks and discolouration - should it be needed. Good luck with it!

I agree with the ash pit idea, assuming it's under a fireplace above(there doesn't seem to be much supporting masonry though)? Could be a coal scuttle? (Adjacent to a fireplace above) Could be a safe ....... (more porn??!!) Does it have any access doors out of picture, is there a fireplace...

Morning, I think you're going to be lucky if you get away with one coat over old gloss! I would suggest the following: 1. Clean the old gloss. 2. A light but thorough sand (key for new paint) 3. Take a view - is one coat going to cover the colour contrasts you can see? 4. If not put on...

Gents, Calm down! I am not arguing with anyone nor challenging their knowledge! I sought to understand something technical with the potential for danger. I have the answer and I'm grateful. I thought that was one of the reasons for the site. Apologies if some felt I was hostile! Have a...

Thanks to all, As per my earlier input, I am seeking to act safely and within the regs! Looks like a rethink & spend is required. Thanks to all who responded. Anyone want a cheap Vaillant 150 cylinder? (its heavy and only works with Vaillant boilers)!!!

Thanks for the rapid responses I revisited the install manual for both the cylinder and the boiler, I still don't see anything missing from the 'required' safety kit and I don't understand the 2 port vs 3 port (as supplied with the cylinder) contention? Am I missing something? From the...

Thanks for the response... I'm puzzled by the the idea that the cylinder has no overheat protection built-in? It does have a 'temperature and pressure relief valve' fitted to the DHW outlet and a Vaillant specific immersion heater incorporating an energy cut-out device (only to be genuine...

Happy new year! I have an old but good Vaillant Vantage 150 cylinder, it's literature says it can only be matched to a Vaillant boiler? I also have a Worcester Greenstar R18 boiler and would like to use this, ihave all of the appropriate controls and kit with the cylinder installed. Can...