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    tapping into vent pipe?

    i am not an expert but it sounds like there is no head of water in the vent pipe and when hot tap and shower in use,it is pulling air through the open vent. usually for safety and best use most pumps need independent hot and cold water supply to pump. ie.cold from tapping in cold water storage...
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    hot water temperature

    my brother has moved house and whilst moveing him in we found the hot water temperature very very hot,to hot to touch,steam and bubbles from hot taps. after reading posts here i have checked. 1,the immersion heater is off.no immersion exists. 2,boiler stat is in mid position.suprima 100.(poor...
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    Sealed system noise

    do you live near a sports field ? sorry its april fools day and you could be a wind up...
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    rcd adaptor

    on mains voltage. do rcd not work if no earth as charger has a plastic pin for earth pin. i think the battery decided to over charge and melt it into the charger. original de walt product,i think it was just getting old,had it for 5 years. thanks.
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    Shower pump Wireing

    there are many different shower pumps available,even wired incorrectly they will work but safety could be impeeded. in your question you state the makers instructions and these must be followed.any variations need to be backed up with iee documation. after fitting and before use,essentail...
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    If you try bleeding a rad but nothing comes out...

    is bleed valve blocked with crud inside radiator. i had similar problem. turn off heating and hot water,electrically. BEWARE...dont just try to see if it is blocked before turning off radiator at both ends.then protect walls and floor with old dustsheets,then take pin out,and use a strong...
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    rcd adaptor

    3 amp plug top fuse.
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    rcd adaptor

    just a quick question about an rcd adaptor a portable device which is plugged into a 13 amp socket. i recently had a cordless drill battery charger melt and start to go on fire,would this rcd cut power to the charger. or on christmas tree lights. thanks in advance.
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    2 questions.

    had vertical flue kit fitted and new gas supply from meter/boiler installed.28mm.system power flushed and some new thermostatic room valves fitted. work was done yesterday by another bg contractor,bg would have done the work much earlyier but i was away on business. so now grumpy neighbour now...
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    2 questions.

    thanks nickso,i prefer to get an electrician to do the electrical work.without being disrespectable to all plumbers,gas engineers/installers who have made the effort,cost and headaches to do a 4 day course and qualfied as part p. i prefer to get an electrican with many years of experience to do...
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    2 questions.

    ok this is now the situation.bg technican and a mamager visited,they are willing to fit a vertical flue kit and re-run gas supply in 28mm copper,at their own expence. i have asked gas consultant and he reccomends this. i am happy with that and just need to arrange an appointment with bg...
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    2 questions.

    okall.had gas consultant call today,he spent 4 hours assessing the situation here and it was windy. he is from a training company who is registered with nic certification,he is senior assessor,ie he overseas the trainers and asseors. he found the following faults on new boiler installation...
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    2 questions.

    gas consultant,calling on wednesday. thanks for all replies.
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    2 questions.

    thanks agile.i am going to get a gas consultant on my side. then i will present his report to bg. off to the pub now lots of consultants there.plumbing,electric,gas,cars,computers,paint,wood,ladies,sport and beer.
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    2 questions.

    thanks.gasaid.agile and nickso. bg would only send the original contractor back as its a new install. corgi is not interested as no safety issue involved. i am going to get a gas consultants report,yes more money to pay out but necessary to confirm or dismiss if i have a case. as i am going...
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    2 questions.

    hi all,just after some advice from you experts. 1.just had a new condensing boiler fitted by british gas [their local contractor]works well but neighbour is very unhappy as condense plume during certain wind conditions condenses on his kitchen window,causeing it to go foggy.distance from my...
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