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  1. Simon F

    Hot water and heating timer

    if that's how its always worked then stick with it. the hot water unless it has a tap to reduce flow is a easy route so radiators might struggle when hot water is also on, all depends how things are set up.
  2. Simon F

    Central heating system loosing pressure

    I would recommend not getting this 'guy' back again, ??? is your fire more efficient than your boiler??
  3. Simon F

    Replacing lead pipe.

    the difference in price is minimal. is there any issue with space? go 25mm
  4. Simon F

    Hot water mains causing Pressure to rise.

    the instant pressure change was due to the pump turning on.
  5. Simon F

    DFE ventilation requirements

    the insulation company tell you to get a vent to cover themselves. the issue is a little cloudy with your fire as there is a potential for needing a vent anyway. the insulation could change the air flow through the walls so a test would definately need doing after the insulation is fitted. the...
  6. Simon F

    Can i remove this part of lockshield/rad valve ?

    what is it that prompts the question? Is it leaking? you can tighten the gland nut to resolve that.
  7. Simon F

    Making a neat job connecting radiators to push fit

    push fit elbow in the wall with copper stright into it. why complcate it? you can always trim the wall at bit to fit the elbow in. use a pipe collar on the copper to cover the fitting/hole.
  8. Simon F

    Which plumbing suppliers do you use? - We'll create a poll once we have a list

    Williams, plumfix, BES, local merchant-plumbline others as needed.
  9. Simon F

    Help with Gas Safe?

    you need to get in touch with your local college or whatever center you would be using. Find out what courses they run and the requirements. You will need to be working with someone to get a portfolio of gas work.
  10. Simon F

    baxi wm 532 rs c.b.h

    so what about the other radiators? not getting hot you havn't given much away. could be pump/valve/partial blockage??? as said get someone who will be able to resolve it to take a look.
  11. Simon F

    TRV on all rads but one which is turned off

    so is the bedroom fitted with a room stat? what about the lounge?? nothing should get to hot as the system will turn off if it is set up right boiler interlock
  12. Simon F

    Absolute mystery

    when you isolate the boiler you are isolating the expansion vessel! the pressure in the rest of the system will drop and loose water through the leak. when the pressure has gone, which wont take long there will be no more leakage as the system is sealed. when you open the valves to the boiler...
  13. Simon F

    Intergas boiler fault

    so is the hot water flow down to a trickle? must be super serious limescale!
  14. Simon F

    single pipe system without bypass between rads

    is there a question in there?? a one pipe system is inefficient. if the radiators are in series then turning 1 off will cut the flow to everything. what reason was there for thinking it was a one pipe system?
  15. Simon F

    Upgrading gravity hot water to fully pumped

    depends largely on where the central heating pipework is. whats wrong with the pump in the airing cupboard?? where will the new boiler be? only possible to give full advice with a good look, which possibly could involve lifting floor boards!
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