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We installed a new bathroom suite 18 months ago. Recently in the last 3-4 months we have started to get a noise from the bath drain when any other water is run in the other basins / sinks within the house The bathroom is located upstairs and the noise happens when the upstairs wash hand basin...

Sorry dont quite get it. Don't fit Baxi or dont get english plumber???

Thanks all I thought that you should normally be able to change it out. It is probably that the boiler is in the loft space in the attic and the opposite side from any drains. Only place he could pipe the drain to is gutters and even that would be a task. He has recommended the Baxi...

Hi oilman No I am not doing a course Tried search but just about every thread has combi, boiler or condensing in it. I need a new boiler fitted and the plumber says that my system cannot have a condensing boiler fitted. It has a combi at present Sime 80E Work away and cant ask him...

Hi When should you fit a combi boiler and when should you fit a condensing boiler as a replacement boiler. What criteria do they require Ta George

Are these boilers any good? Never heard of them

Thanks for the replies. I have been quoted £1300 for the removal of existing boiler including vertical flue and reinstatement of new boiler including new vertical flue. The flue cost is not included in this price but the installation is. Sounds reasonable ?? any comments

Looking to change my present boiler Have been quoted for a Baxi 105 HE. Dont know if it is the instant or not. How good are they and any better makes for around the same price. ta George

No advice here. Could I budget for around £1200 in total for a good boiler and flue as below and if so what manufacture could I expect and what guarantee. What about £600 for the removal and installation. George

Hi I have a Sime 80 E boiler and I have decided enough is enough. I am going to get it replaced. What I was wanting to know is what would be a good reasonable alternative? Make / model / type without costing the earth. I would need the existing boiler removed and the new one installed...

Hi I am getting my consumer unit changed from an old Wylex MCB to a new split one with RCD protection. What is the best and most cost effective brand. Also I have been recommended to use C type breakers but most of the offers with complete units are offering B type. What would be the...

I want to install a hand rails on the stairs to my property. The thing is it is in Spain and I was wondering what would be the best coating due to the sun. I was going to install a wooden hand rail. But what would be the best yacht varnish or a preservative like Sadolin. Ta George

Hi I am thinking of getting cavity wall insulation installed. My house was built around 1950 and is double brick My questions are? 1. Is it worth while 2. What problems could it give me 3. I have extensions to front and rear of my property that have been built in kit...

I am wanting to build a tiled shower base. Can anyone suggest the following • What would be the best mix ratio for the base(concrete) • What additives should I put in the base mix • What coatings should I put on the base when finished (prior to tiles) • What is the best tile adhesive to use...

Just wodering how easy and is it worth while trying to clean a DHW heat exchanger for a Sime Format 80C. If so what and how best to clean George

Looking for a new wheel cover for Mitsubishi Pinin tyre size 235x50x18. Anyone any idea of suppliers? I have tried a few from web but no luck yet. Also Mitsubishi’s own very very expensive Geo

I want to install new tiles on my solarium. Can I install over the existing external grade tiles. If so what precautions and what adhesive should I use Ta George

I already know I will get told that it’s the diverter valve but here goes. My Sime 80 is not providing constant hot water. The water is hot for a short period and then goes tepid or cold. Everything seems to be working correctly the diverter plunger is activating the micro switch and the...