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Hi, In my 1 bed flat I have a storage heater on of-peak supply ie stores heat overnight and a 3hr period in the afternoon. This has worked quite well but I think I may have to replace it with a modern system. The flat (and block) is all electric. I was wondering what my options would be. I was...

Thank you all for your input. Think I am much better informed now so can advise my friend in the right direction. The Geobear link looks interesting. Definitely requires to be done properly and certified by a qualified engineer/surveyor.

Evidence of subsidence has been confirmed. The insurers say that the subsidence occurred before the policy was taken so they are not liable.

No I'm not a tenant. Sorry may have given that impression as I referred to the "homeowner". To be honest I'm enquiring on behalf of a friend who is the homeowner and they don't know where to begin.

I have an issue with subsidence at a property. The insurers have said that they are not liable so basically it's down to the homeowner. What is my first port of call. I don't know where to start although I think I would need to contact a competent person/company to assess what needs to be done...

I'll check the braided hoses again but think they are all OK. Yes I think I will ask my plumber to try out a low pressure kitchen tap and use a prv in the cold feed. Hope that works fine. Thanks for the input.

I have a question about my mixer tap in the kitchen in my flat. The flow of hot water is very low but the cold is quite strong coming as it is from the mains. I think it may be due to the type of mixer tap installed (I've had another post here about the bathroom mixers, installed just now when...

Thanks I'll check with suppliers for what are suitable taps for my installation.

I have just changed the wash basin and tub in the bathroom of my flat. The wash basin was a two tap basin and now changed to one with a mixer tap. The bath taps were also changed. The pressure was never a torrent but quite OK. Now it is more like a very low flow/trickle from both the cold and...

Thank you. That's just the kind of information I needed. I've seen some fans on TLC's website so hopefully they have a product which will do the job.

Hi, Can anyone advise on what size extractor fan I would need for my bathroom size: L=185cm W=180cm H=232cm The bathroom has no windows and is in a flat in a purpose built block. The air is vented through a straight duct about 3m long. I have had some condensation/slight mould problems with...

The roof on my garden shed (7'x7') is in pretty good condition but I suspect it is one of those cement asbestos ones and although the advice is to leave it alone if it is in good condition, I would like it replaced. Does anyone know of a reliable roofer covering West London and the cost involved...

Thanks for the lively discussion. This has gone beyond my comprehension – types of supply etc.! My plumber will be popping in to-morrow, I'll check with him. For my part, I have zero competence in commenting on anyone’s contribution on this subject - thanks for all the advice anyway!

It's only that the plumber who did the gas safety check said it needs to be earthed - although not critical. Do you mean to say that if the gas meter was inside the house then only does it need to be earthed?

It is OK to earth the gas mains to a metre long iron rod driven into the ground? This is avaliable to purchase. I can earth it to the post on the electricity meter board but running the wire to it from the gas mains, which is outside, means drilling through the outer wall and trailing the wire...

This engineer was from Heatrae Sadia (megaflo & PV supplier). I didn't see him de-pressurise the system. He just brought along a tyre pump and tested the PV and stated that it was fine - he didn't have to use the pump. To be honest I didn't have a lot of confidence in him as he had also...

By precharge I guess you mean does the PV require repressurising with a pump. This pressure problem has been around for a little while now, and about 3-4 months ago the engineer checked it and it didn't need it. I hope that's what you mean. There is enough room where the PV is, to...

It looks to be on the return and no obstructions like valves in the run to the PV. OK I'm happy that the orientation of the PV is irrelevant as to turn it around looking at it I think there'd have to be some sort of platform to be built to allow for the connection. So no problem with having...

My CH system was converted to a closed system. The property is on 3 floors (including the loft) and the boiler, a conventional Worcester Bosch 24cbi, is in the kitchen on the ground floor. The PV, I think 8 or 12ltr can't say exactly as the label is behind and can't be seen (supplier said that...

The vessel is a red one and came with the Heatrae Megaflow unit as a packaged standard option (not tailored for the installation but what would be generally suitable) for converting the CH system to a closed system but not meant for the megaflow unit itself. Sorry 45yagm, I didn't look at...