Hello. Thank you in advance for any advice. It is much appreciated. I am interested in converting our home from oil central heating to a gas combi-boiler. Background/Existing house system: We had a gas supplier promotion slipped through our letterbox saying that gas is available on our street...
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I want to install a MagnaClean on the boiler return and having looking at it closely I see a valve just above where it would best fit and a drain off at the bottom of the return pipe as it heads into the boiler. On he flow pipe there is another stop valve.
I would obviously switch...
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I am moving into a property that currently has storage heating and no gas supply. The hot water system is a vented set up with tank in the loft and cylinder in a cupboard under the stairs. I have arranged for a gas connection to the house but am left wondering what to do for the best...
I have an install in a church, all fairly straight forward stuff however the client isnt keen on a proper bms system and VT circuits...
Whats the worst case scenario if I dont fit vt circuits and a full bms system?
I get the impression they simply cant afford the additional cost.
They are...
Last call of the day and what a mess this boiler was installed a year ago only 3 radiators in the property years old piping should have been replaced in my opion so many installer faults i could not issue a certificate on this pile of garbage how many faults can you spot and how would you...
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I recently installed a new oil line and boiler in a property. The line is quite a run and the appliance is higher than the tank. I put a tiger loop in and used a bucket to prime the flow and return.
This all went to plan and the boiler fired with no issue. I reconnected the oil line...
Just did a conversion from heat only baxi 80e and old bare copper cylinder to the Intergas all went ok gas was in a mess so between myself and Cadent got it sorted , fitted the one touch smart control was so easy to set up connected first time , customers happy with his app , i have the...
need to fit an automatic bypass valve on an s plan 2 valve system as one was never fitted also pump overrun was not working as who installed this never put a separate feed mains to boiler and separate live demand from the wiring centre ,pump overrun now works but bypass needs fitting asap...
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Sorry im new i have a new combi system ideal ecospirit 24 im trying to wire up a hub reciver iv managed to get power to device looking on advice on how to hook up to control it at the moment its got a loop connected to a mechanical boiler timer with manual on and off iv tried to remove...
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Could I get peoples opinion please.
Did a gas cert for a LL last year and boiler was on its way out. Landlord knew this and asked me to quote to replace. Which I did.
Noted on the GSC that boiler incorrectly terminated through the sidewall of the property straight over the neighbours...
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I am currently attempting to self install a shower pump and I was wondering If routing the pipes into the loft and then across to the bathroom around 2.5 metres away would cause any issues?
The pipes are literally running underneath the cold water cistern, will I have problems...
Hi guys. I am after a bit of advice. I installed an Intergas boiler a couple of yrs ago. The client called me and said it kept cutting out so I told her to call Intergas. Intergas came and fitted a new gas valve but labelled the boiler At Risk for having no isolation valve at the appliance. He...
Good day everyone. Some very interesting reads on here regarding Nest, so thanks in advance for all those who have already posted.
In short, our house is about 30 years old, we've been there about 8 years. About 4 or so years ago we fitted an OWL Intuition system which is still working well, I...
just wanted to share some pics of my first cylinder/boiler install.. I’m quite proud of myself. Place had electric heaters before. So brand new system, 3 level flat, 2 bathrooms, new gas run & meter, 21kw Baxi EcoBlue heat only, 250ltr unvented cylinder, 10 rad, s-plan system. Excuse the stray...
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Just tested the gas pre boiler install and the ECV is letting by. Obv I won’t know if there’s a drop on the system until the ECV is replaced, do I halt the install until this is done or carry on cuttinggas pipe so I can take the oldboiler off?
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hi guys. As the title suggests, I have a customer wanting a toilet and basin fitted under her stairs which is located in the centre of the terraced house. Would a Macerator solve the issue of getting rid of the waste water without an internal drain to link on to? I've not installed a macerator...
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Questions about finishing.
Mother-in-law, in late 60's had a new boiler fitted replacing 1970's one.
generally seems a good install, but where old boiler fle existed at knee height there is now a big hole, with the condensate pipe running through it balanced on a few bricks. Also there...
Hello guys , girls .
Can you please advise on the following.
Had a new water and heating system installed into a new build property and was all cross connected and put under pressure test . this happened Sunday the 14th of Jan , so been under test for a week now. The pressure was left at 5bar...