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Upgrading is the process of replacing a product with a newer version of the same product. In computing and consumer electronics an upgrade is generally a replacement of hardware, software or firmware with a newer or better version, in order to bring the system up to date or to improve its characteristics.

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  1. C

    Do I need a 2nd gas meter or will upgrade suffice?

    Hello - I would appreciate your help on the question of whether I need a 2nd gas meter. At present I have a U6 meter serving a WB combi 28kw, a gas hob 8kw (downstairs) and a 49 yr old Glow-worm boiler (14kw) (upstairs). The Glow-worm boiler has finally packed up and has been disconnected as it...
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  2. A

    Heat only boiler to combi upgrade

    Hi all, Looking for some advice, moved into a detached house which has 4 bedrooms, 1 bath and an electric shower, 14 rads in total. The current setup which i have no idea how it works, has a heat only boiler which looks quite old and a cylinder in the bedroom cupboard, pics attached I've had...
  3. MaksimsK

    Complete system redo or... just upgrade

    Hi gents/lads I have a massive question for you and i really struggle to find an answer and I need your opinion. Never done complete installs, only like for like, nether underfloor heating so I lack of experience on this side. I’m planning to move to another house, but few things are not quite...
  4. M

    central heating upgrade and two bathrooms

    manchester based. anyone interested in quoting?
  5. M

    is this quote fair? central heating upgrade

    hello i'd like to know if the following quote is broadly fair. house is four bed, three reception rooms and two bathroom, kitchen plus utility. Flush system as per manufacturer’s instructions. • Protect your home with carpet protector and dust sheets as required. The works for your system...
  6. M

    Gas mains upgrade sizing

    Hi gas gurus, Job come through today I went round to price. 3 flats being fully converted, Gas Meter downstairs (on ground floor had gas) service come in approx 1 inch steel and then has ecv on. Customers had British gas round to fit new meters in each flat and was told he'll need a gas...
  7. gpbeck

    Wolverhampton Hot Air System Upgrade

    Hi I have purchased a 60s bungalow with gas hot air heating installed underfloor. Hot water is supplied by an auxillary gas direct heater of dubious efficency all courtesy of Johnson and Starley. BUT. We like the look of it and it is effective. Reading up on this I wonder if the best option is a...
  8. F

    Upgrade CH system: what trv's ? a

    Hi, I'm not a plumber but a retired householder who used used to do some of my own plumbing. The CH system in our house was installed before the days of compulsory trv's and just has a lockshield valve and a control valve on each radiator. Many of these have not been touched for over 20 years...
  9. O

    Mains water upgrade ....

    hi lads, I would like to pick your brains please. Who is allowed to upgrade the mains from footpath to the basement? Am I allowed to do it myself? I have done many times in Europe and would do it if I was allowed to undertake the works. Attached is a picture Thank you for your advise
  10. T

    Primatic Gravity Hot Water Controls upgrade or new Indirect Cylinder

    My parents have a Baxi Back Boiler with a pumped central heating system and gravity hot water system with a Primatic cylinder. My Mum's asthma is getting more severe due to the house being unheated at night. I am looking for a way for them to be able to have their central heating on low at night...
  11. J

    BS5440-1 preventing gas fire upgrade.... Help!!

    Hi - I would like to replace our existing Gas Fire, which is the original appliance fitted from new 20 years ago. The issue is that Gas Safe regulations have changed since and mean that our property (and many others could not be constructed this way!). Our gas fire (a balanced flue) vents...
  12. J

    Best option for upgrade

    Hi all, we moved into our house 2 weeks ago. Current it has a 117L vented cylinder which has 2 tanks in the loft. Also an old boiler. Approx 22 years old. I am wanting to replace the system as we are renovating the house. I was advised not to get a combi due to having 2 bathrooms with mixer...
  13. O

    main water upgrade ..........

    Hi Lads, Could anybody tell if I am allowed to upgrade a mains water supply with 25mm plastic from outside the new mains stopcock ( which is on the footpath ) to the staircase at the property? its basically a straight run of 7-8m? the customer has got already the new stopcock put in at the...
  14. gingalig

    System upgrade unvented etc

    Right, ok folks this could be a long one so please bear with me, I've been asked to replace a currently vented cyclinder with a new Unvented ( I'm G3 so dont worry,) as well as a bringing up to spec the rest of the system it has 16 rads and 3 bathrooms, its a pretty big sprawling house and the...
  15. M

    Wireless controls to upgrade gravity system

    Morning all. I am looking to either convert a Potterton performer to a fully pumped system or replace the boiler. Either way I am going to need wireless controls to get to the cylinder thermostat. Can anyone recommend any controls they use or is it just go with honeywell. And what system...
  16. P

    Drayton Digistat + RF with Keston Combi boiler want to upgrade to Nest

    Hi all, Been researching to see if I can install a Nest 3rd generation control myself. I have opened up my existing Drayton Digistat and discovered the L is hooked up to 1 and I don't seem to have an earth. The system works with my wall thermostat calling the receiver, but I am just confused...
  17. king of pipes

    Ideal mexico upgrade proving tricky

    Got a upgrade to do on one of these the boiler is in the utility room fitted totally illegally as blanced flue is only 500mm away from a opening door into the house now the fun bit it has gravity hotwater pumped heating pump is next to the boiler , cylinder is upstairs has no control at all and...
  18. A

    Y plan upgrade. Is this correct?

    Ok, I'm I'm sure i have asked before but I need to check for peace of mind. Next week I'm putting a combi in, y plan at present. No loft as been converted to a bedroom and tanks are in a cupboard in this room. I have done a few y plan to combis but need to double check. Boiler is going in...
  19. P

    Worcester Boch Greenstar Ri 24kw control upgrade

    Hi all, checking on the WB website, it appears to suggest that the Greenstar Ri is not suitable for an upgrade of controls to intelligent/web based..... or is it simply that there are no WB intelligent/web based controls available? In other words, can Hive/Nest etc be used with this boiler -...
  20. M

    Upgrade from 15mm to 22mm worthwhile?

    A present I have a 25mm MDPE main pipe to stopcock. From here it reduces down to 15mm copper pipework. This 15mm copper pipework then splits into 2 x 15mm copper pipes, 1 pipe feeding the cold mains and 1 pipe feeding the unvented combi boiler. Is there any benefit in upgrading the front...
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