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[/url] Thanks, but this example is too big for the narrow space on the side wall of a cabinet between two shelves. But, there are other good ideas out there. I am going to try this one...

Can any UK electricity boffin enlighten me as to why the orientation of the power cable from a UK plug or adapter is not consistent? Trying to mount an extension lead in a tight spot to accommodate leads from a printer and a battery charger and am stuck between a rock and a hard place: mounting...

Hi bob1960. I've a similar Harton Cosybug with pressure vessel problems. Took up your recommendation and rang EWH. Fantastic service. Many thanks for that recommendation. ELeMoine

Hello ianmcd, Sorry I should have said the boiler is Potterton Suprima 40L. The tank is Harton Cosybug. Hello ChrisR, my level of understanding of my system is low, but getting a higher day by day, as it's been a lot of trouble lately! When you say 'topping it up' I have visions of pouring...

Sorry, but I haven't been able to find a post that answers any of these questions. My flat is 9 years old, on 4th floor. When built, unexpectedly the mains pressure was deemed insufficient for the needs of the C/H system. Booster pumps were hastily installed at the last minute for all flats...

Hello. Me again. The problem with my water pump intermittently cutting out for 5 or 10 minutes continues, and is now getting more frequent. I've been able to observe it in operation / non-operation a couple of times now. It's not a problem with the sensors or solenoid, as when it cuts out, the...

Sooner than that, TTC: I have another thread running on another forum! Thanks to all for expertise!

Thanks bernardgreen. So you don't think the solenoid needs replacing? This problem has only just materialised (in the past 6 months). When I go downstairs to check the pump, lift the lid and trick the sensors into thinking that the water level has dropped, the water gushes in. The shower is not...

Thanks so much for your quick, helpful and empathetic responses EFLImpudence and londonboy! I'll give that a go. Happy now! EL

Dear Vent Axia, Terribly sorry for not replying to your kind offer of help! I had changed my email address and had forgotten I'd not changed my DIY Not settings, so your reply to me was notified to a non-functional email address. The unit is labelled: 'Vent Axia Centrif 250HP 256420A'...

My flat is too high (4 floors) for Thames Water mains pressure. The builder fitted the above pump about 8 years ago. It now periodically 'dries up' and then eventually recovers, but for 10 or 15 minutes (usually mid-shower) no water is available. Arrow Valves tells me the solenoid valve needs...

Hello, forum. I see this type of unit has been discussed on the forum before, but not for a long time, and not this particular issue. The unit in question was fitted in flats that were new in 2004. I think this was at the end of Harton's production of this range. Me and my neighbours have...

When new (2004) my flat was fitted with a Vent Axia fan over the hob. The fan sounds like a jet engine about to take off and it comes on whenever steam is detected. It seems if anything to be getting more sensitive. The fan has a wall switch, but it comes on whether the wall switch is off or on...

I've done extensive reading into the Potterton PCB faults because my Suprima has been locking out at least twice a day. Recently however since turning the CH off so the boiler is only heating water for domestic use, it hasn't locked out now for several days. Does that suggest it is the pump for...

Thanks boilerman 2. Now, how does one distinguish between a proper engineer and a company out for a fast buck? It's not that easy for novice homeowners accustomed to a smaller economy and honest tradespeople (I'm Canadian)! The trouble with repairs such as this (if one doesn't already have a...

Thanks to everyone for helping to clarify. Firstly, do you mind me asking what a pcb is? And secondly, is it worth installing on a 6-year old boiler? The lovely guys from PlumbForceDirect first told me that they only have an average life of five years. Then, when they were telling me to just run...

My boiler is intermittently locking out. When I press the restart button it lights and carries on for a while, but it needs resetting periodically. Yesterday I had PlumbForceDirect in to diagnose the problem, but they couldn't find anything wrong and told me essentially I have to wait for the...

On the advice of Matty, A new topic is started. Newbuild flat (John Laing Partnership for Bethnal Green Victoria Park Housing Association), particle board substrate and loads of creaking. Have tried to find a way to lift particle board to investigate creaks, with no success so far. The...

Many thanks again PilotPete, No problem with dampness, as my flat is fourth floor, and also the chipboard is in nearly new condition (no small boys jumping out of bunk beds, etc!). So maybe I just need to screw the floor down. Fingers crossed! Many thanks again. P.S. What's a noggin...

Dear Pilot Pete, Very grateful to you for such a detailed reply! The particle board sheets do have the odd screw in them, but any I have tried to get up simply turn in their holes and grow neither tighter nor looser. So, they might as well be the nails you describe. It sounds like it is...