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Pumping over Discussion Thread

Hi everyone we have an issue with the f@e tank it’s an open vent system gravity fed and the pump is pumping over into the f@e we had the the pipe work for the cold feed changed as it was clogged however it is still doing it even with the pump turned down it’s looking like the vent has been placed on the positive side of the the pump. Can the vent pipe be placed on the return or can we move the tee joint where the water goes up into the loft for the vent...

 

Blocked pipe Discussion Thread

Hi, ive got a blocked pipe from my basin/washing machine. Its old style pipe, the blockage is about half way down the pipe . Its old style pipework not pushfit. Ive tried a plunger, pipe snake and chemicals but had no joy. Any advice or help would be much appreciated. Im in Worcestershire. Thanks Andrew.

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Radiator size Discussion Thread

Hi. Currently have 3 small double radiators (500x600) in our open plan living room/kitchen diner. Would like to change them for single panel designer radiators. Do I just need to double the size (1000x600) to achieve the same heat output? Thanks in advance for your help.

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Commercial gas engineer poole Discussion Thread

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Small rental portfolio advice please. Discussion Thread

With the up and coming Renters Charter, its probably time to start thinking about increasing the efficiency of our small portfolio. 4-small houses.

Two of our four 1990's properties have heat only systems with non-condensing boilers. One on the garage wall and one on the kitchen wall.

The other two properties of a similar age have gas connected, but use E7 electric heaters. Probably ideal candidates for combi boiler systems...

 

Air bleed magnetic filter Discussion Thread

Can someone please advise how to bleed air from a magnetic filter installed on a Worcester Greenstar boiler. I don’t want to clean it out as that was done by a professional engineer who seemingly left me with this problem. Specifically, should I close the valves either side of the filter before opening the top bleed valve? Should the boiler be turned off? Etc, etc
Comments appreciated.

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Baxi 105e pump head removal Discussion Thread

Hope you confirm something’s for me, boiler calls for how and ch but am not sure if pump is rotating, have checked if it’s stuck via inspection cap on pump which is ok. 240v at pump and on pcb so that’s ok. Can someone tell me how I check if it’s rotating, if not it states drain primary circuit I presume this means shut all valves on cold inlet, supply and return on ch and drain system via drain clock, or am I missing something like drain...

 

Advice on replacing with a new riello burner Discussion Thread

im looking to replace this burner but is this easily done with a new modern riello burner or would you recommend replace with like to like? I hate these shutter manual fan.. I would prefer to replace with the new riello burner if possible but the firebird boiler has a latch case that...

 

Smart thermostat causing boiler to short cycle or something else? Discussion Thread

Hi all,

When I use my hive thermostat in the way I think your supposed to. I.e. set it to a desired temperature then don't touch it. The combi boiler seems to cycle on/off in short succession as can be seen in the attached image of the heating history. Does this indicate what's called short cycling? In a way it makes sense to me that the boiler is doing this if what is happening is:
-temp drops...

 

Grundfos Alpha1 L 26-65 replacement Discussion Thread

Just had a call out to no central heating and the pump needs replacing tomorrow. It looks like the Alpha1 L has been discontinued as its not listed on Grundfos website and it looks incredibly difficult to get hold of one. Typically their technical help is out of office now until Monday so could really do with some advice on a suitable replacement. It's from a Grant combi

TIA

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Low pressure light coming on. Discussion Thread

My Ariston Eurocombi A23 low pressure light has started to come on.

When the kitchen HW tap is on the boiler ignites and then immediately goes off, then about 5 seconds later it comes back on. The kitchen HW runs okay.

When the bathroom HW tap is turned on the same happens with the ignition but then runs cold with the boiler switching itself off and then the low pressure light comes on. My house is a two bed mid terrace with the...

 

Combi boiler - heating not working Discussion Thread

Hello
The heating side of my Ariston Combi A23 has stopped working since a new 3 way valve has been installed.
It's been a hugely reliable boiler up until now with regular servicing.
When the heating is turned on the boiler ignites and looks to start up but then a few seconds in, knocking sounds comes from the boiler and kind of makes it's way down to the pump (which appears to be working) and then all stops.
The pressure is...

 

Anti vermin outlet. Discussion Thread

Feel a bit sorry for one of my neighbours, youngish family that have been flooded twice with flooring ruined both times because rat(s) got in through the washing machine outlet and burrowed through pipe to get to the ktichen. I got involved and despite my experience the fecker took an age to poison with the kids having to sleep in parents bedroom because they could hear it or them scuttling around at night.

Anyhow I made them a barrier for their...

 

Air Source Heat Pumps Discussion Thread

I have been thinking of going on this course but my only reservation with it is reaching out to the right clientele, has anyone made this transition and started fitting these units? And if so, was it worth doing the course for the amount of work gained afterward?

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New Boiler Being Fitted Discussion Thread

I am having a new gas boiler fitted for central heating only.

The pump needs to be part of and contained within the boiler.

What boiler do I need?
Heat only or Combinaton boiler ..... or?

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Help joining waste pipe to shower waste please Discussion Thread

Hi, just a quick question about the standard way you connect 40mm waste pipe to the outlet of this waste I have. The waste outlet is too big compared to the tube to be solvent welded (it's more like 43mm internal diam) and there are no threads to allow a compression fitting, I'm confused.

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Isolating valve Discussion Thread

Is it good practice what I'm planning to do. I want to drain the central heating and then put 2 isolating valves on the flow and return in readiness for when I purchase another radiator and that way after doing a little bit of pipework I can just top the system up. I want to drain now while the weather is warm and not do it when I'm freezing my nuts off.

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4” pipe lagging query?? Discussion Thread

Hi folks
I don’t normally do much pipe lagging but I need to lag some rain water pipe work.

Thing is I’m struggling with lagging the branches properly. Any advice that could be useful?? I’m using foil faced rockwool.

Cheers

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weeping solvent weld joint Discussion Thread

Hi,
I have a weeping solvent weld joint on my bathroom sink. What's the best way to seal it please?

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£750 Aquataps or £2000 Quooker Tap £1000 Verana Tap What's Best? Discussion Thread

£750 Aquataps or £2000 Quooker Tap £1000 Verana Tap - Which is best?

Been looking online, and see adverts on TV, for a Boiling Water Tap.

Aquataps do them, Quooker Taps are probably the first to do them, and then there is a Verana Tap (I think it was) too.

Has anybody had experience in installing these taps? Can they hook up to existing plumbing systems or does it need its own feed?

How do they...