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yes, I can see the theory behind it. The Mrs used to leave a bedside lamp on in the winter evenings to take the chill off the bedroom in our pre-central heating days. When she fitted a low-energy bulb this proved to be futile.

oh, ok. Yes, its a house, its a single-storey bungalow with extension. The house is very old and the extension dates from the 70`s Id guess. The Bathroom is in the extension. Absolutely nothing structural at all, just running the wire. The electric shower unit is to make a shower over the...

So, The boss has decided an electric shower is needed in the bathroom. I have suggested a mixer will be cheaper and easier but that doesnt fit in with her plans :roll: so electric it is. I havent been in the UK for a long while and everyone is talking about Part P for such an installation. From...

Ok, I stripped the old valve head down and discovered the wee microswitch was sticking in when the valve closed. A quick soak in electrical contact cleaner cleaned it up nicely and it all works perfectly now. Thanks to all. Dave.

Ok, thanks for the help. In the cupboard, the 2 grey valves are "ACL Lifestyle 2 Port motorised Valves" The wiring from each goes into a series of connectors on a box on the wall. Disconnecting the orange wires one at a time switches the boiler off when I disconnect the CH valve`s wire...

Hello, A google search for info turned up this forum, hopefully you can help my situation. My sister recently moved house and its fitted with an elderly central heating system. There is a gas fire in the living-room and the boiler appears to be behind this in the base of the old chimney. A...