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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Can anybody help with this leak?.It’s a tmv3 eg limits the hot water temp to a safe level -
ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Boiler pressure advice.Yep perfectly fine to loose 0.5 bar in 14 months I’m sure it’s serviced ?
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread hi all.Hello and welcome back
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Maintenance Bathroom Vanity Unit.The cistern should lift up and out
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Honeywell 3 way power head.Easy way to confirm is there 4 screws or two screws holding the silver box onto the brass body 4 screws have to change whole valve eg drain down 2 screws just head
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Honeywell 3 way power head.Does it have a dimple in the top cover ?
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Can silicone tubing be used as joiner for condensate discharge?.Some ct1 should be fine
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Kitchen tap.It is a 1/2 but 1/4 turn open
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Toilet cistern.It’s a Grohe DAL Adagio part no 42137 000
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Best way to connect to this waste???.Make iron should be threaded
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Return flow temperature too high?.Delta 20 set them for
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Best way to connect to this waste???.Is it threaded in the hole / coupling
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Return flow temperature too high?.You tried removing the smart trv heads ?
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Worcester Ri Isolation for boiler.Do you know why the Worcester warranty guy was there ?
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Kitchen Tap (same issue as previous poster).If it’s just the hot tap on the kitchen sink that’s low pressure / flow either the cartridge or something connected to the line Flexi kinked ? Etc
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Worcester Ri Isolation for boiler.At risked of what Boiler wiring is fine not the best / optimal wiring but nothing unsafe about it
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Kitchen Tap (same issue as previous poster).Stop tap not open fully ?
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Kitchen tap.Yes that would change it
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Boiler Serviced But Dirt In System?.Was inhibitor added ? Tbh have a look at plumberparts for a video on draining etc
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Kitchen tap.I’m guessing you have a cylinder? Most taps are only suitable these days for high pressure systems eg mains water You want one with a washer try and avoid 1/4 turn valves
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread What's Used For Sealing Spindle?.Loctite 55
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Removing a toilet seat.Definitely spanner flats in the top part Ideal standard toilet seat
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There are flats on the bottom of top fitting for the spanner to fit so you can turn it
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Talking with one of the guys in the office about a mysterious boiler fault (runs, ignites, locks out) reminded me of an issue in a new boiler room some years ago. Three new gas boilers all installed at the same time, due to handover to...
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Boiler Serviced But Dirt In System?.We’re the radiators flushed before fitting as depending on manufacturer they leave a lot of rubbish in them Worth definitely if you can dropping the water out and adding some x800 for a week then drain and re dose with Chems Most...
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread How to make HW have priority over CH.You can do it with relays but normally just stagger the times eg hot water comes on an hour before heating etc
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Rothenberger Multi Pipe Bending Tool.Are you going too far before moving the guide eg form a 45 then move the guide down the pipe slightly eg 2” longer down
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Unvented water tank cylinder leaking underneath.Inner tanks gone by the looks of it
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Modern bottle traps - How to fit securely?.Yep or the angled one if the drainage isn’t through the wall
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Modern bottle traps - How to fit securely?.Mcalpine sell an adapter to adapt from the metal pipe to plastic waste
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Modern bottle traps - How to fit securely?.What do you mean basin end or in the wall ?
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Testing emails.And mine
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Shared main swapping internal stop tap.Both the same
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Shared main swapping internal stop tap.Yep squeeze off tool is ok providing your not close to a fitting eg within 6”
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Shared main swapping internal stop tap.Let them all know in writing it’s going to be off x date and x time for approximately x hours go worst case And if this is not ok to contact x on 20654£7@ asap to arrange another date
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Hi can someone clarify this?.The second one is correct, first doesn’t know what he’s doing unless it’s an internal air gap cylinder, as it looks like a gledhill unvented cylinder second one is still correct
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Descale Mega flow unvented system.That’s the heating expansion vessel
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Hi can someone clarify this?.Yes they are correct dangerous installation
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Changing an OSPREY 125 CF for what boiler?.Heatloss the system?
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread PRV valve vaillant.Saunier Duval
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Descale Mega flow unvented system.New cylinder and you can try but good luck
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Descale Mega flow unvented system.That’s not scale it’s the internal baffle breaking down it is a know issue
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread PRV valve vaillant.It’s a sd part (the French one) goes in there plastic hydro blocks
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Can you come checkout the forums in general, and give me some feedback please?.Looks good my end
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Ideal Standard Toilet Bottom Cistern Valve Leak! Why?.Tbh I don’t bother changing washers just change the whole valve normally Either fluidmaster or viva have good inlet valves
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Why is the condensation in bathroom so bad it causes puddles?.It’s one of them winter cold water eg around 5dc coming into a warm / hot steamy bathroom You could try cutting and sticking a yoga mat internally to the cistern eg try and insulate the cistern
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Flexi Hose with Valve for Plinth radiator.New one will be compression so just remove the push fit connection and use the compression ones You will have enough space as it’s the plinth so min around 4”
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Ancient Powershower fix?.What’s the centres / pipe layout of the new shower ?
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread UK Problem with Grundfos UPS 3 pump?.If the valves shut off above and below the pump it’s just 4 Allen screws Depends how handy you are
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ShaunCorbs replied to the thread Fog horn.Tank fed or mains ?
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