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    Boiler cutting out after just a few mins after drain down.

    Hi. Hoping someone could advise on this as I`m stuck. :-( We have an open vented system with FE tank, Grundfos pump and Honeywell V4044C valve in loft and we have a Baxi Bermuda back boiler in our lounge. We live in a bungalow so only one storey. I had to drain down the system today to...
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    Joining 1\2" copper piping to 15mm copper piping

    Hi. Quick question. Is it possible to connect 1\2" copper piping to 15mm copper piping using normal compression couplers ? Are there ones around that accomodate the different sizes on each side ? I only seem to be able to find 15mm to 15mm compression couplers. If so, are they something...
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    W-Plan layout and all rads warming up when HW only selected.

    Hi. Hoping someone could advise on this. We have what I assume is a W-Plan layout with a Honeywell V4044 1098 3\4 inch valve, grundfos pump and FE tank all in the loft. We have an old Worcester back boiler behind the fire in the lounge. Question I have is that currently when HW Only is...
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    Replacing a Dudley Cascade S7B Siphon

    Hi, Hope someone could help. Could anyone advise on the best siphon to use to replace an old Dudley Cascade S7B Siphon ? I measured the height from the base of the cistern to the top of the Cascade siphon and it measures about 270mm. On the side of the siphon is a mark that looks like...
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    Louder humming noise from pump after drain down.

    Hi, Hope someone can advise on this. I have an open vent system with 3-way valve and Baxi-Bermuda back boiler and live in a bungalow with only 5 rads. I have drained down the central heating system in order to get some inhibitor into the pipes (it had'nt been done in a few years). I...
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    Leaking mixer tap.

    Hi, Was hoping someone could advise on this. We have a mixer tap installed in thekitchen whereby you lift and move the lever left or right for hot and copld etc.However, recently there is now a leak occurring from underneath the handle when lifting and turning it to the hot side. Would...
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    Rads not reaching full temperature and remaining there.

    Hi, Hope someone could help. We are having problems with our CH in that when it comes on it doesn't reach the temperature as requested on the thermostat. Radiators will heat up for a while and then the boiler cuts out prior to the temperature actually getting to that set on the thermostat. It...
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    3-port motorised valve query

    Hi, Looking for some help and advice in regard to a problem my parents are having whereby when 'Hot Water Only' is selected the radiators also warm up. After looking at other threads in the forum the fault looks to be the 3-port motorised valve that they have. My questions are as follows...
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    Monobloc copper tap tail bending

    Hi, Hoping someone could advise me on the best way of bending the copper tail pipes that come with Monobloc taps. The reason I ask is that I need to do bend these both slightly outward and then downward again for them to link up to the hot and cold 15mm supply pipes. Is it possible to...
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    Leak on wingnuts for close-coupled toilet

    Hi, Hope someone could help me out. I have just replaced a Dudley S7B siphon in a close coupled toilet and have reconnected everything back but I am experiencing a very small leak just above the wingnuts that are clamping down the cistern. I purchased a new close-coupled kit as the old...
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