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    Improving the effectiveness of a single pipe system

    If I understand your graph you have a flow temp of 75 C and a return of 65 C. Not terribly ideal for a condensing boiler but only a loss of 10 C across all the radiators in the house. I do not think you you could improve that very much. Although increasing the pump speed might increase the...
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    Potentially moving to house with solar panels - advice?

    In many cases the electricity supplier can be different to the electricity buyer! In most cases you are paid for ALL the electricity generated and can use that for free but only at the time it is being generated. In many cases a large hot water cylinder with two immersion heaters, the lower...
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    Plumber has caused leaks throughout the house

    It seems to be human nature to work up to the next level above what people can do competently!
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    Plumber has caused leaks throughout the house

    This has all been very interesting to read all the opinions. But I did expect a closing posting from Reading1986 saying if and how it has been resolved. Although I do little work on radiator systems ( specialising in boiler repairs ), I have to say that if I was confident that I had fully...
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    • Post #81
    • Forum: USA
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    Intaklean filters what do people think

    I encountered one during a boiler service last week where the cover was too tight for me to open using water pump pliars and as much force as I dared. They have a UK number and I called and asked for tech help and was put on to George. He said that they do NOT supply plastic spanner like...
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    Fully pumped system question.

    I would say that you can change it. BUT for it to work correctly the rest of the system needs to be wired correctly and all working properly. Tony
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    Plumbing in France, part 1

    No replies unfortunately, which is never good news! Nice to read about someone who has made the transition from UK to French plumbing. Also good that he knew French so well. My friend in the south has a lot of English friends and most of them can hardly speak any French at all even those who...
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    Another Ideal ICOS Bites the Dust! Please READ!

    I do have to say that even having a maintenance contract does not protect the customer. A lady I know had one fitted by BG four years ago and then maintained it badly so she switched to Homeserve but they were even worse! It had been leaking from the return pipe at the bottom and they had...
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    Gas Testing info please

    I totally agree! Unfortunately we all know that people DO have a go at practicing gas work when they are on a course or hoping to go on one. Then there are the DIYers who have no intention of going on any course and just glean whatever they can and try to do it themselves! Last night I went...
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    Views on Mr Pilico Plumbing Man

    Whilst Charlie Mullings has done a good job of increasing expected charges he has two drawbacks. Firstly his cockney accent gives the impression that all plumbers are uneducated. Secondly some of his guys cheat customers. I saw one invoice where they had gone away for most of a chargeable...
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    Is a new CP12 required after a new boiler installation

    Just to precis, a new boiler does NOT need a new CP12 but ONLY if it has been fitted and documented by a Gas Safe installer! It would normally be included when the next CP12 is done on the 12 month aniversary. If that did not include the new boiler then a special new CP12 would be needed the...
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    ratedpeople.com

    It may work in some areas but in London its mostly used by what I call Third World origin workers who buy houses in other countries and dont have UK house purchase costs. I did a trial and actually got a job out of them doing a gas pipe. But she was a nightmare and wanted extra work doing...
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    Intergas Boilers

    Its all very well mentioning your local stockist but that means nothing unless you say where they are. Its a serious problem getting hold of Intergas boilers. They have chosen Plumbase as their national chain of merchants but in many areas there are no Plumbases holding any stock of Intergas...
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    vokera linea 28

    Whilst it could be the sensor, statistically its much more likely to be a blocked plate ( or non return valve ). Doing a thermal survey on DHW will diagnose the problem non invasively! As suggested try a loose NTC first as that takes seconds. Tony
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    SIME Friendly Format 80E

    Well you just have to do all the same diagnostic tests that you would have done when you were employed! You seem to know what the possibilities are so you need to check them all one by one. We dont know if the pump is jammed, eye blocked, impeller broken off etc. Only YOU can see if the shaft...

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