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  1. ian.

    Auto balance trv and Ideal Vogue boiler

    I have an ideal vogue max S18 boiler and I’m considering fitting auto balancing TRVs, my question relates to the boilers pump. I see a boiler pump menu for either 70% or 100%, so, is the pump set at either one of two fixed speed percentages or does the pump actually vary speed, (modulate)...
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    Filter in gas line, is it needed?

    I saw on a plumerparts posts comments that the gas engineer always used an inline filter on the gas line to the boiler due to debris. I’ve just had a new boiler fitted, is it a good idea to ask my installer back and pay for a filter to be installed or a waste of money as the gas isn’t that...
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    Honeywell 10mm TRV compression inserts wanted

    I have Honeywell Valencia TRVs 10mm pipe size, I’m making mods to accommodate larger rads and it looks like the 10mm compression insert is special to Honeywell as all available inserts are 15mm to 10mm which do not fit as the compression nut has a 10mm hole, not a 15mm. Anyone know if you can...
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    Dt30 or Dt25 Rad design

    When installing a condensing system boiler to an existing property, do you base your radiator design on Dt30 or Dt 25
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    Does this type of 10mm push fit come apart?

    Home central heating in 10mm plastic then via a push fit connector to 10mm copper feeding the radiator. Is it possible to get the copper pipe out of the fitting or is the coupling a one time use design.
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    Ideal Heating system filters insulated jacket

    Is it possible to get an insulated jacket for the magnetic filter which is supplied as part of the Ideal Vouge Max (18kw)?
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    18kW or 26kW - higher or lower says Brucie

    I currently have a 20 year old 24kW thermocompact system boiler which is costing a fortune to run. I have 13 radiators, hive TRVs and a total heat loss of 7kW, my unvented cylinder takes 17.2kW to recharge. The boiler I’m looking at is an Ideal Vouge Max, would the advice be to err on caution...
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    Honeywell VA8200A001 TVR Service Tool Hire

    I need to replace 13 TRVs due to sticking issues, I saw that Honeywell do a tool to remove and exchange the TRV inserts', this will save me draining the system and saving time, anyone know where I could hire one from? Cheers
  9. ian.

    Make of Pipe used here?

    Apart from a very near miss by the kitchen fitter, anyone know the make of pipe used here I I need to make some mods. Cheers
  10. ian.

    Honeywell Valencia VT117 Replacement Insert

    Hi, I have Honeywell Valencia VT117 TRV with Hive Heads fitted, the TRV insert pins on a number of rads are sticking and I've tried differing lubricants to try and resolve the problem, but to no avail. Do you know of a replacement insert, Honeywell have confirmed they don't sell the part...
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    What is the name of this?

    Hi, Saw Dr Pipe on YouTube using this mouldable plastic gadget, any idea of the name of it so I can source one. Cheers
  12. ian.

    Dishwasher plumbing, got this so wrong :-)

    Watch from 13:25, whoever plumbed the dishwasher was having an off day!
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    Honeywell TRV leak- type of pipe fitting

    Hi I removed a radiator to decorate and when refitting had to undo the bottom nut of the TRV to turn the head slightly, once everything was back in place I nipped up the nut but it’s weeping. I’m resigned to draining the system but I just want to check if this type used a 10mm olive so can...
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    Strainer & Mangnaclean or just Magnaclean

    Hi, I saw on YouTube a plumbing company always installs a Magnaclean and a strainer on new boiler installations, is this overkill or a good idea?
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    Dedicated circuit for Boiler Power

    Hi, My existing system boiler if fed via a fused connection unit off the ring final circuit, when the boiler is replaced is it a requirement/best practice, that the boiler is fed via a dedicated circuit from the consumer unit to the fused connection unit. Cheers Ian
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    Vaillant Boiler Control

    Hi, I have a 2002 installed Vaillant Thermocompact 624 system boiler, 'S' plan with an unvented hot water cylinder, this is currently controlled via Hive. I have a boiler fund in preperation for when my exiting boiler dies and I'm just exploring my control option wish list which I hope you can...
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    Boiler control with weather optimiser

    I have a Valliant Thermocompact which is getting on a bit now and I'm looking at getting an ecoTec plus 624 as a replacement. My current set up is a system boiler with unvented hot water and 'S' plan control via Hive and would like better control i.e independent temperture control of the CH &...
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    Vaillant Thermocompact 624E Footprint

    Hi, I have a fully working Vaillant Thermocompact 624E system boiler which is about 14 years old and due the unavailability of certain parts is classed as obsolete, my question is what is the equivilant performance Vailliant model system boiler and does it have the same footprint as the...

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