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Converted an old system to a fully pumped vented system. Called back today and discovered the vent pumping boiling water over and the condensation in the loft space was un believable. It does need a lid on the tank however it shouldnt be pumping over red hot like this. WHAT HAVE I MISSED...

Im working on the above boiler. Fault : while running hot water after about 4 mins burner shuts off, then relights and comes back on. Its an absolute nightmare getting through to technical but on the 2 occasions i did, i got told the following. Check for blockage on Primary HE, and then...

My dishwasher has started making a loud constant vibrating noise. The best way to describe it is the noise you woud get if you had a bit of wood stuck between the wheels of your bike. :? It is always there competely through the cycle. Im not too clued up about whats in these appliances...

Im in my first year as a self employed gas engineer (three years wet plumbing) but i recently i have a had a few Boilers that are dead from the box, or pack up within hours. I fit Baxi 105's & DUO's normally but wondering if i should change to WB instead. As it stands i am currently waiting for...

I am a corgi reg Gas engineer but prefer to do my owen wiring ie: wiring in boilers either off an existing fused switch or adding a spur to the exisitng ring. However i am not sure exactly what i am legally allowed to do, i have only basic electrical qualifications nothing major however i am...

I am a RGI and have been told about the combustion chamber forum. How do i contact someone in admin to learn more. Regards Neil

I have recently put a boiler flue through a roof and have damaged some of the felt. I need to repair it and keep the customer happy however replacing all the felt is not an option. I have been advised by other plumbers that i should use felt nails to hold the torn felt back up and tape it, or...

I serviced a friends Potterton Envoy about a month ago and he is now reporting that it keeps locking out "F" code. Im due to go back to take a look but could do with a few opinions as im new to Gas work. (First year) The main suggestion i have had so far is check that the igniter is not...

Does anyone know the correct mix for making my own padstone. Its going to be 300 deep x 100mm wide and 600mm long. I cant find a lintel deep enough to cut down and the place concrete place i was going to use is taking too long (the props are on hire and its costing me) Its RC30 but i dont know...

I have 2 rads to fit for a friend. 1) In conservatory, with french doors fully double glazed one wall almost all brickwork. Size is 3 x 4 x 2.4metres (brickwork insulated) 2) In front room measuring 7m x 3m x 2.4m No external walls apart from the front which has a double glazed window...

Boiler is a Baxi 105e 2 years Old / System was not flushed originally although it was a combi before this one. My area is not a hard water area Fault : hot water not heating up {Will get hot if tap runs real slow} :( Original Suggestions : Scaled Up Hot Water HE / Loss of Heat...

I posted a few days ago that my Baxi 105e was not heating water quick enough any more and was not getting above 40 degrees. I have now tried with tap running slowly and it does get red hot. One suggestion from the forum is that its a scaled up HE, i dont live in a hard water area and the...

I have a baxi 105e Almost 2 years old now. Over the last few weeks the HW temp will not go over 40. The Central heating will go all way up to 70 degrees. All though it may sound daft i have noticed the HW control knob feels very slack and pap compared to the CH one. I have checked the back...

I am about to fix my decking to my home however i am looking for a strong way to do this. Its not going to be bearing a great weight (mainly to stop the decking moving) i will be using six 3 x 3 posts to support it. (Its also only inches off the floor. I didnt want to use a ledger plate...