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    What do mpa mean ?

    Hi, I purchased a new pump for my boiler from a plumbing shop I was given the model to fit my boiler but My old pump says max 3 bar but the new pump says max 0.3MPa can anyone tell me what this means are they the same thing as I do not want to fit if wrong
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    Ref : New pump help

    Hi, I have a vaillant turbomax boiler I need a new pump but I'm having a little trouble finding mine . Mine says : VP5/2 160922 What model should I be purchasing. Thanks
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    ref : Vailant boiler problems

    Hi I have a vailaint turbomax boiler was working on heating but the hot water stopped working. Have stripped down the diverter valve and replaced the diaphram which had a small split and was slight perished also reaplced seals etc. cleaned the heat exchanger too. as Had similar done a few years...
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    Vailant turbomax Replacing diverter valve

    Hi I am replacing the diverter valve on my turbomax boiler but have a slight probelm I have disconnected the small copper pipe that attaches to the left hand side ok but the slightly large one below I have removed the pin clip but won't come out what am I doing wrong. ? And help please
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    turbomax boiler pressure problem

    Hi, My vaillant turbo max boiler had a leak on a pipe under the floor down stairs which has been repaired. I topped the boiler up with the filing loop to increase the pressure. But it drops gradully over a period of time any idea's why? also boiler runs for heating ok but won't fire up for hot...
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    Cutting down my overhanging ivy etc

    Hi, I inherited a house and have been cleaning up the garden (Major clear up) I had an ivy which is in my garden and over growing a neighbours garden. So wanted rid of it so cut it at roots etc and started removing all over hanging neigbours. She complained and said I cannot remove as she...
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    Vaillant boiler no hot water / shower

    Hi, My vaillant turbomax boiler works ok for central heating and hot from the tap but when I run the shower the water is just cold but after a while get a short burst of warm then cold again. Any idea's what my problam is any help thanks
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    Had bathroom rerendered

    Hi, I stripped my bathroom out and had to remove all render back to brick as really bad now my father has re-rendered the whole room but I would like a little advice. I want to tile all the walls of the bathroom do I need to have them plastered first before tiling ? or can I just time on the...
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    Repairing ornate post top (Damaged)

    Hi, I have a damaged post top. It used to sit one side of the gateway to my property until somone decided to try and pinch it only got round the corner and droped leaving behind broken. I have have finally got round to having a go at fixing It is made of concrete and I have a large chunk that...
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    New Pipe from stop cock

    Hi, I am having my house done up so new heating, electrics etc. I have noticed that I have lead pipe coming into the property from the street stop cock. As I am having all new plumbing run within the property can anyone tell me how much It costs to have a new pipe run from the stop cock into...
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    Boiler pressure relief keeps running

    Hi I have a vaillant turbomax boiler the pressure was high so released some of the pressure which blows the water outside. But the water would not stop running and pressure went down to nothing. Have topped up from the filling loop but slowly runs back out again, back to nought. Obviously the...
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    Alu scaffold tower Eiger / Boss

    Hi, I have an eiger 500 scaffolding tower but require some extra parts. I was told by a few people that boss are identical can anyone confirm this and can you tell me is it safe to do so. As I am finding it hard to source good local second hand eiger pieces so was looking at boss parts as they...
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    Hoover washing machine makes dirty greasy marks on washing

    Hi there, I have a hoover washing machine model : HF7160E. we have had it for a few years now and had no problems until now. the machine seems to all work ok but the clothes when they come out from a wash have dirty greasy marks left on the clothes. Can anyone explain to me why as it is really...
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    vaillant turbo max boiler problem !!!

    Hi there, I have a vaillant turbo max boiler the rads get hot at the begining of the chain but the ones nearer to the end are cold. The pump can be heard running but I got a pressure build up so I slackened the the cap on the auto air release by hand.Water and air leaked out and the pump...
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    POWER FLUSHING MY CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEM

    Hi There, I Have Had Someone Take A Look At My Boiler And They Told Me I Require My System Having A Power Flush To Remove The Sludge And Build Up. I Have Been Quoted £450 Which Seems Quite A Hefty Price. I Have Found Out I Can Hire A Power Flushing Machine From My Local Hire Shop. Can Anyone...
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    VAILLANT TURBO MAX NO HOT WATER HELP !!

    Hi There, I Own A Vaillant Turbomax boiler it is either a vuw 242/1e or a vuw 282/1e. the ignition indicator keeps flashing and I cannot get any hot water but the rads work fine. To Do This I have to turn the boiler off and back On Again. Any help/ Advise would be appreciated Thanks
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