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Is that right to add inhibitor in boiler filter? I had an engineer today added inhibitor in the boiler filter via Magnaclean when he did the boiler service after taking off the filter. But before the engineers all added inhibitor in the radiators, and I searched online that majority information...
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Sentinel x800 If putting this in a system would it at all help clean a plate heat exchanger if repeatedly turning the hot tap on so the C/H water runs through the plate? I imagine not or everyone would so it instead of taking the plate out. Thanks Continue reading...
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Is there a stand alone multiroom controller for wireless TRVs? Hi, can anyone recommend a controller for wireless TRVs that can set on off time for individual TRV using a phsical control panel with it's own interface/screen that does not need a smartphone app to work and can be used stand alone...
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WANTED: Grasslin Famoso 601rf timer thermostat Hello, the clock broke on my wireless mechanical timer thermostat for my baxi boiler. The item is 20 years old now so someone might have a spare one from removing an old boiler. The Grasslin famoso 601rf was supplied for several brands but its the...
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Radiator flex pipes Could I pull these flex pipes up by cable tying them onto the back of the radiator (it’s a double rad) Just wondering if the heat against the cable ties would be ok. I’ve seen the cable clips you can get but not much room for them. Any help appreciated Continue reading...
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Draining radiator? I’ve got this radiator that I need to drain down & remove to clean out due to sludge. Can I drain it with that drain valve on the left because as you can see that it connects to the radiator but that pipe also runs along past the radiator on the right? Continue reading...
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What is causing water hammer in my flat? Hello I wonder can anyone shed any light on what is becoming an annoying problem? I had a new stopcock installed in my second floor flat a year ago. This was intended to stop water hammer which had been taking place. However, recently the water hammer...
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Boiler Programmer I have a wall mounted thermostat which is connected to a 26 volt supply from my Glowworm 24ci boiler. I would like to replace this thermostat with a programmer so i can time when the heating comes on and off. Currently the heating is turned on/off using the thermostat. Can the...
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Issues With Nest Generation 3 Operating Boiler? I have a Google Nest Generation 3 Thermostat/Heatlink, Thermostat is in the hallway and operates non hard wired, Heatlink is upstairs in the airing cupboard. There is also a Mains Link fitted for the boiler over run. I have an intermitant problem...
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Apprenticeship Portfolio About to complete my plumbing and heating apprenticeship. Portfolio complete and signed by employer who has grandfather rights in plumbing but is gas safe registered. Tutor now informs me that my employer may not be qualified to sign off on my plumbing section of my...
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Riello rdb 1 brandnew retro fitted to a firebird 70-90 Fitted a new riello 1 rdb the noz zle that came with it was a .6 80 eh but no settings in the manual what it should be?? I got the CO2 at 11.6 Oil pressure 100 Any advice? Continue reading...
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How do I remove the front cover from a Vent Axia extractor fan The model number is not shown, but I have attached an image of the model. There are two small flexible plastic tabs underneath the fan. I have tried squeezing them together. They click but they don't release the front cover. I have...
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Radiator valves question Hi guys, got supplied some corner valves but they have a rubber to go into the radiator inlet to create a seal. Well I imagine that's the idea, fit hundreds of valves but always used Ptfe or Loctite. Never actually seen one like this. Will the rubber do the job, or...
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Type of washer Hi Team, I have a leaky radiator as it washer must of got damaged when it was fitted Anyone know what this washer is called? And where I can find a pack? It has a chamfer or bevel to it Outer diameter 23mm Inner diameter 20mm Please respond if you know the answer to this...
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Pumping over 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...
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Blocked pipe 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...
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Radiator size 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. Continue...
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Commercial gas engineer poole At SCD Plumbing, we offer Commercial Plumbing Bournemouth, Commercial Plumbing Poole and a Gas Engineer Bournemouth. Get in touch today! Continue reading...
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Power Flushing Central Heating Hi, I have an old 3 story property with radiators on each floor. The radiators have become increasingly less efficient so feel flushing the system would have a hopeful benefit. I have bought a secondhand flushing unit (pictures attached) and would like some advice...
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Boiler problem I have a condensing boiler in my kitchen and every time I pour waste water down the sink there’s a gurgling noise at the boiler. I do know that the overflow from the boiler runs into my soil pipe and I have checked both waste pipe work and outside soil pipe work at the manhole...
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