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Thanks for all the help, I will post what BG say on Thursday. I believe that the UFH problem isn't to do with the flow, but with demand. There are two zones, and one heats up perfectly, and the other (right next to it in the other end of the room) doesn't heat up properly. It's a clear line...

The radiators are new and heat up evenly. There are only 2, the rest of the place is underfloor heated. There is a problem with the underfloor in that the second zone isn't heating up. Could it be related? We are in a bit of a dispute with the underfloor heating installers, so if it's...

Pipe is copper.

ok- tried central heating and it doesn't seem to move (the pressure). It's a Potterton Performa 24. There also appears to be a bit of a wet patch below it - coming from the right side of the boiler. Looks like a leak - will have them look at that too. BG came out only last week and...

I have them booked in to look at it on Thursday. I will prepare for the inevitable 'you should really get a powerflush' conversation!

hmm, I don't think so. It seems to stay stable when I turn on a hot tap - presume that is the same process for the central heating?

Hi, I have a potterton boiler, about 4 years old. It has an outflow pipe (hopefully the right name) that goes from the boiler to outside. It's always leaking a small amount of water - a constant slow stream of water. I am not sure if this is normal, or what I could do to reduce it. The...

Heatprofile say they are 170watts at dT 60C.

Hi, Thanks for the help. A few more details, as I was hoping you could help me with the calculations required. I'll attached the various rooms that we are thinking of using it in. 1. Bedroom (will be carpeted) 2. Kitchen living area. Kitchen will have underfloor heating...

Hi, Not sure if this is the right board, but I wanted to ask the combined and always helpful brains of this group a bit of advice on how effective the Skirting Board style heating is. We have been looking at discrete heat, but I know there are a few options (climaboard) but we are not...

Hi, Fair point, I know they are copyright - I am generally more pleased that they have tested the water with the extension, as they are the only ones in the block with the extension. So, starting from scratch, how much would I expect to pay? Is it at all possible to try and do it myself...

Hi, I am about to start on a renovation and extension of my little flat in West London. I was hoping for some advice as to who I need involved, and how much it is likely to cost. First, here is something very close to my floorplan (this is a house down the road)...

Hi all, Thanks Tony for the advice the other day. BG came out with the new fan and the system is working again. I am investigating with Parts Centre (and Ideal) if the PCB 40 is an approved replacement for PCB 38 - which I think it is. But BG claim they have not been told. I must say...

Hi, Thanks Tony for the advice on the phone. Much appreciated! I called parts centre and they don't have the part, but he said that PCB 40 is the manufacturers replacement. Very nice guy at the branch said he would call the manufacturer on Monday and see if they have approved this for...

Hi, Is it still possible to install a boiler in a bathroom in a cupboard? Thanks Kath

And as a side rant - how can a company make a product that is supposed to last for 10 years, and stop making parts for it before the 10 years is up? BG thinks the boiler is about 9 years old, but that Ideal has written this model off. Should a boiler come with a guarantee? Well, I assume...

I think I am starting to get the message on this boiler! I found the part, but it is £150. Minor in the scheme of things in replacement boilers, but no point if it is just a stepping stone to it dying anyway. BG Homecare are coming with a new fan on Monday, so if that works for a while, then at...

Hi, I have an Ideal Response FF80 with a blown PCB 38. I am getting the fan replaced, but have been told that probably the PCB needs replacing too, but they are no longer produced. Can anyone advise if it is possible to source the PCB from somewhere else? Also, I have been advised...

Otherside of the wall is outside. Well, presumably it's directly onto the brickwork that makes up the exterior wall. The building is very old. I can't go and look at the back just now, I need to wait for the people in the back estate to come home. The thing is it's not my flat. The owner...

Top of wall showing (and feeling) no damp on ceiling or down the walls. Damp area rising up from corner of the bath