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In computing, convert is a command-line utility included in the Windows NT operating system line. It is used to convert volumes using the FAT file systems to NTFS.

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  1. R

    Convert a boiler

    I have an intergas compact hre 18 ov Can this be converted to a combi boiler
  2. R

    Recent convert to Combi's

    Hi All, My first visit here in quite a while and it's in part to share the news that I have finally gone over to the dark side! Although my 30 year old Baxi back boiler was still going strong, I've finally succumbed to pressure from Mrs RWD and had a Combi installed. The Heating Engineer that...
  3. A

    How to convert a 15mm tap tail to a 3/8" fitting

    Hi, I am trying to fit a replacement tap to a mini-sink that's built in to the top of a toilet. The original tap isn't made any more by the manufacturers - the nearest equivalent is apparently this one: GoodHome Lazu 1 lever Mini Contemporary Basin Mono mixer Tap | DIY at B&Q -...
  4. A

    How to convert horizontal to vertical inlet pipes?

    I have a mixer shower with standard 15cm inlet pipe spacing designed to accept vertical (downward) inlet pipes. The plumbing from my wall has two inlet pipes at the right (15cm) spacing, but they emerge straight out from the wall horizontally instead of descending vertically. Can anyone...
  5. P

    Convert vertical toilet waste

    I currently have a floor standing pan in a downstairs cloakroom. The waste is vertical about 10mm on the inside of a 2- brick external wall. As I'm completely retiling the room, can I fit a connector that runs horizontally behind the current waste below floor level( by cutting off some of the...
  6. C

    intergas OV boiler convert to outside temp compensated

    i currently have an intergas boiler on an OV S plan setup. i want to add the intergas outside air temp sensor and cylinder temp sensor and then wire to suit the current 2 valve setup. any wiring plans or guides please.
  7. J

    Basin - convert current (2) taps to a mixer

    Hi, I'm new here. I have a basin with two individual taps, I want to change it to a mixer - the taps measure (centre to centre) 200mm. I have looked high and low to no avail, any ideas where to get one from? I don't want to make more holes or get a new basin if I can avoid it, I just want to...
  8. W

    Convert central heating with 1 meter into separate controls & meters

    Would it be a big job? Would floorboards have to be taken up etc? How long would it take? Each unit is a single-person flat. Would tenants have to move while it's done, or could it be done in a short time...say within a day? It's an old building - heating is from 70s or 80s. The type of heating...
  9. J

    How to convert current mixer valve tap to a cold water supply inlet.

    Any plumbers can advise the best way to convert the current mixer valve tap to cold water supply inlet for electric shower. I have mixer valve tap , I would need to install a new electric shower on shower area wall .Currently is the mixer valve tap. I want to know how to do before I ask the...
  10. A

    Convert from solid fuel to LPG with combi boiler

    Hi all, I've just moved into a new house, it current has a solid fuel burner (kiln dried logs and / or smokeless coal nuggets) that is used for heating the radiators and providing hot water. It's my father-in-laws house that we've moved into and he's told me it's "the best" way to heat the...
  11. 4

    I want to convert my sons Mains fed Shower to a Pump fed Shower.

    My son has a Shower Room in his long Cottage that is fed by Mains cold water, the hot water is supplied by a local Powerstream Heater. The problem is that when the cold water is used at the other end of the cottage, the cold water pressure drops and the Powerstream low flow cut-out operates and...
  12. D

    2 Meters Convert to 1 Smart Meter

    Hi, Currently We have 2 meters and each meter is connected to 2 CU. We are looking to upgrade to a smart meter. At the moment OVO have no slots for my area however, when I do get a slot they will replace 1 of the meters and remove the other they bit I'm not sure about is how will the 2nd CU...
  13. S

    Convert to dual zone heating

    I have a Potterton condensing combi boiler and am looking to convert to dual zone (upstairs and downstairs) The boiler is in the garage and pipes go up to upstairs radiators then dropped down from various rooms to lounge, dining room and kitchen. Could I fit valves to the downstairs piping and...
  14. L

    System sucking in air - suggested fix is convert to closed - looking for more info

    Hi everyone, I'm a newbie here, a layperson homeowner, stopping by in desperation to try and get a better understanding of my options regarding a diagnosis. I have a conventional gravity heating system (cold water tank). British Gas put in a new boiler and replaced most of the other bits...
  15. Robert Bell

    Wireless stat convert to WiFi enabled stat.

    Hi guys. I have a friend with some holiday rentals. They all have a combi in the attic and a wireless RF stat set up. He’s wanting to make them all so he can turn the heating down after the customer has left from his house using the net. Is there a quick solution or will a cable need bringing...
  16. T

    Convert Mixer tap to Shower?

    Need some advice. I have a mixer tap in the bath basin(see attached photo). I believe there are some ways of attaching a shower hose directly into the outlet thereby converting it into a shower. Firstly, is this possible on this tap and can anyone recommend me the best way for doing it- any...
  17. W

    Convert fluidmaster flush valve for use with euro flush pipes

    Any ideas? They have a 1.5" outlet, too small for the Euro flush pipes. They come with a 1.5" to 2" adaptor so can fit in the cistern fine. You can use any drop valve with a 2" outlet but never found one I like half as much as the Fluidmaster. And as far as I'm aware you can't use a normal...
  18. M

    Convert from electric towel radiator

    Hi, I've picked up a secondhand electric towel radiator, can these generally be converted to be used with a central heating system? It was probably made as an electric one but I can see how it might be possible to unscrew the heating element and also the cap on the other side to connect pipework.
  19. L

    8mm microbore and new rads

    Hi all, Soon I plan to start replacing some radiators and they are currently all connected on an 8mm microbore system where both pipes go in the same end/valve. I'm pretty sure that these valves are hard to get now, so it makes sense to change them before one of them breaks? What would you...
  20. cr0ft

    Why I rarely convert weekend quotes

    Just had someone call me up asking if I can fit them in for a quote on a Saturday morning. Sure thing I said, but I can only do up till 10am start at the latest as I'm off to Leeds with the missus this weekend. Oh, can't you do midday they ask? We have to travel down from Leeds. It's 2 hours...
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