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Hi I have just ordered a replacement heat exchanger for my Glowworm EP60F. I know its an option to take the old one out and clean it however given the age I think replacement might be better. Can I tackle this my self? I'm competant with pipework and electrics (qualified enginner and...

Hi Finally got round to adding a couple of PIR's to alarm panel on Sunday, they were wired to zones 5 & 6. The walk test found them and the red LED's started flashing. I had assumed they were ok however, when the system was set the new PIR's did not trigger the system. Have I missed...

Hi Just about to start putting up 90mm coving in a hallway (I can only handle so much Christmas TV/Relatives/Alcohol), can anyone recommend an adhesive? Is it my imagination or did someone recommend using Gyproc Easi-fill? Also any pointers on painting paper faced coving would be welcome...

Hi Just about to start putting up 90mm coving in a hallway (I can only handle so much Christmas TV/Relatives/Alcohol), can anyone recommend an adhesive? Is it my imagination or did someone recommend using Gyproc Easi-fill? Also any pointers on painting paper faced coving would be welcome...

Hi Currently carrying out significant renovation of the hall; new stair spindles, sinking pipes and new coving etc. Having removed the oh so attractive 1960's staircase cladding and had the new spindles and hand rail fitted. Had to renew the studding under the stairs, re-boarded at the...

Hi I would like to add a pump to my shower in the New Year. The shower is currently an old built in Mira 723 in perfect working order (new cartridge, and fittings). I understand, I will need to change the cartridge if I get a pump fitted, had a flange fitted with the new hot water...

Hi I would be grateful for some advice on finishing the following: - Oak Fire Surround - Oak Handrail Looking through previous posts, oil rather than varnish seems to be best. But which oil; tung or Danish? Yours thoughts would be most welcome Kind Regards Rob

Ok I would like to install a shower pump in the airing cupboard at the base of the HWC, the current arrangement has the immersion heater a radial 20A breaker (on top of the job I know) and the Boiler on a fused (5amp) spur from the upstairs ring. Should the shower pump be an addtional...

Hi I'm going say this straight out, I have been a bit silly. I wanted a flange fitting to the hot water cylinder for the shower (previously linked to the hot water overflow?), I don't have any time time so phoned a guy who put his flyer through the door (first mistake). He turned up...

Hi Currently renovating my house and I would like to fit a hard wood floor, Oak or similar throughout the ground floor. Current floor has boards on joists, suspended over dry concrete slab, approx 18” void. House is mid 60’s build. I am considering removing the existing floor boards and...

Hi I would be grateful for some advice on hedging for front of my house; the hedge is mainly required for privacy and aesthetics. Currently there is a low brick wall; about 2ft high, 3ft wide of single brick construction, about 30ft in length and planted out with a number of hardy...

Hi Quick question is it worth retro fitting a bypass valve? and if so what would I set the pressure to? Currently the system (Glowworm EP 60 F) has a gate valve on the bypass. Regards Rob

Fernox DS40 - Advice As in my previous post I have a noisy Glowworm Economy Plus 60 F in an open vent system with S plan controls. A look at the previous threads on this subject has convinced me that Frenox DS40 is the way to go; I was looking far a little advice on its use. Is the only...

Hi My boiler sounds like a 737 landing, ok maybe a 727 :D , would appreciate some help/comments. Moved into my current house a 1960’s 3 bed detached house, about 18 months ago. It has an open vent, fully pumped heating system with a Glowworm Economy Plus 60F. The pipe work seems a...

Hi Just moved into a new house, heating control would appear to be unique, currently installed as follows: Open vent system, RWB2 controller, no room stat, single zone valve in CH loop and a cyl stat !!! all wiring stuffed into electrical junction box and 240 v to RWB2. Assume this...