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honeywell thermostat

hi i have just moved into a new house. there is a thermostat in the airing cupboard and then you turn the heat up on the radiators (no wall thermostat). i am used to the wall ones! anyhow its getting...

derekpara

Water Cylinder.

When replacing a hot water cylinder should it stand on blocks to allow air circulation or can it stand on the floorboards ?

swindontony

The best stuff to descale central heating systems?

According to a heating engineer I have a lot of scale in my pipes from the pump to the boiler, he said before getting someone out to powerflush it through he suggests using a descaler to break it...

lukey121

Worcester Bosch Greenstar CDi

Question for gasman (or anyone) should I go for this boiler above? Also will there be enough pressure from it for a shower? Also, how can it heat the water so quickly that it is hot when I need it and...

Mairzydotes

Under stair storage possibilities

With great regret my husband (now 80) and I (not far behind) have to move from our beautiful three storey house (which has high, narrow stairs, and one loo on the middle floor) to a smaller two storey...

advent

garden taps

i installed a garden tap, coming from my kitchen pipes and drilling a hole thru the brickwork, it has never really had the pressure to turn a garden sprinkler and now hardly any water comes thru, i...

weecalf

Tiles

I have got 20 tiles they measure 25 cm by 40 cm how much is this in area

kevalicat

Copper water cylinder bulge

Hello, I have noticed a bulge in the hard foam casing on my hot water cylinder. It seems that the casing has come away like a large blister, I do not think the copper behind has forced it out. Does...

RHeathfield

Gas Fire keeps going out

My gas fire keeps going out. I have to light it with a match, it stays alight for a little while, then goes out. I think the igniter and the fire going out are two different problems, but I can live...

mrsimpkins

what is wrong with my thermostat?

ok i woke up this morning and went to turn the heat up. my thermostat is not working. it is digital no lights no numbers. if i push the reset button numbers come up for a second, but no light. it is a...

lukey121

Boiler Help

I am having my whole heating system replaced. Changing all radiators and going from oil to gas. My question is what boiler should I get. The guy mentioned one that has the hot water on the mains? Is...

gingermonkey

faulty vokera boiler

my vokera boiler is working for hot water but it is not heating any of my radiators, when i switch on the heating the boiler does nothing, but if i switch on the hot water the boiler starts up, does...

david small

central heating

3 bed semi, wife wants central heating, bioler would replace water heater. seven rads needed, not too large mostly. Anybody know a ball park cost for fitting? Also and boiler you would reccommend?...

oggy777

Hot water pressure

Just put a bathroom in down staires. the cold water pressure is alot stronger than the hot water pressure. the hot water pressue isn't great. i was thinking of fitting a pump into the hot water supply...

solly33

Plumbing advice please

When I flush the toilet water comes out from the back..Hard to explain but here goes, its where the porcelain bend of the toilet finishes. If any plumber understand's what I mean could you tell me is...

thechauffeur

Gas Boiler regs

1 I understand that if I have a new gas boiler installed, it has to be a condensation boiler, but I have heard that a different size of gas pipe (supply) may also be required, is this true? I don't...

tony3201

how to build an hearth for a coal fire

what do i need to build an hearth for a coal fire

button23

White Floor Tile Grout

I am getting white floor tiles on my kitchen floor and the tiler has recommended that I do not use white grout as he says this will go grey quickly. He has suggested grey of black grout. This seems a...

safari

Underfloor heating

I am putting underfloor heating in our new living room. Will there still be the need for other heating in the room? I can be a bit of a cold person! Oh and is it easy to do yourself? Thanks

rinefitz

Landlord Gas Safety Check - Access

Hi, just a quick fill in of my current situation, Landlord is selling property so we have given one months notice and will be moving to another property at the end of the month. Within the period of...

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