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  1. CCANON

    Central Heating questions: New build radiators

    Hi I own a new build property (well 4yrs old), and moved in 2 years ago. When I had the first boiler inspection, the chap mentioned that the systems in new builds were a bi 'different'. The oddities (that I see it as) ready to be educated here!, are: -The radiator in the upstairs hall way is...
  2. K

    Advice needed - questions before getting new bathroom fitted

    Hi all, hope this is okay to post. Just over a year ago, I took on my dad's old house, and I want to get the bathroom done up. His ex-wife convinved him to fit a shower cubicle and get rid of the bath, and whoever she got in to do it seemed to be a bit of a cowboy, so it has to go. But I...
  3. E

    Water Heater Replacement Questions

    Hello, I have a tank Bradford White 50 gallon gas hot water heater for a 1700 sq ft home with 2 1/2 baths, HOWEVER, I am only one person living there. It was installed in March of 2015 so it is 8 years old. I believe life expectancy for a typical hot water heater is around 10 - 12 years so I...
  4. F

    fitting my shower bar mixer practice run questions

    hi all i hope you are all well i'm planning to install my shower mixer on Saturday. today i was doing a dry fit and i wanted to show you some photos and questions. i'm using fast fixing brackets. i was wondering what length do i cut the pipe to? also my shower bar mixer has these cone shaped...
  5. F

    External combi filter questions

    Hi All, My mum had a Worcester green Star 4000 fitted on one of those eco grants. A external filter wasn't fitted. Should this have been fitted or is it deemed a good to have item so not under any regulations? Thanks
  6. T

    Expansion Vessel Questions

    Just some questions re Expansion Vessels: Q1 when system boiler water is cold, how full should the Expansion vessel be Q2 18L Expansion vessel - does this mean the whole volume of the vessel is 18L
  7. T

    Toilet Water Shut Off Valves Questions

    Hi, I was thinking about replacing the 3 x original Toilet Shut Off values as shown in the photo, in a property in Florida. They are not leaking and still work. I fixed some water weld around the wall cover to make them more rigid. Does anyone know if they are one piece? Or can the hose part be...
  8. MAD-DIYer

    Boiler pump questions

    Thanks for having me. New to radiant system as I’m from a forced air background. House has a gas boiler that works well thus far. Examining the setup I see two pumps, the grey unit appears to be the active pump when it kicks in. I’m not sure the role of the red unit. My goal is to replace...
  9. F

    Feed and expansion tank/cistern and few general system questions.

    Hi, I've got a leak coming from the loft into a bedroom which I think is caused by water overflow from feed and expansion cistern (see attached one of the photos when I found out the cistern overflowing above the overflow pipe) and one other pipe that has a small drops coming out of it that is...
  10. R

    Cold Radiator - questions regarding valves

    Hi all, I'm hoping someone here can help. The radiators in my living room aren't heating as well as the radiator in bedroom, hall and bathroom in my flat. I've checked and both seem to be free from trapped air (tried to bleed and water came straight out). Now one radiator gets a lot warmer...
  11. B

    Atag IS40 System Boiler Questions

    Hello, Recently moved into a property which has an Atag IS40 System Boiler (2018) with hot water tank. We've noticed that something is continuously running. The flame symbol isn't present on the display, but the boiler is warm to touch and is making a noise. The CH Demand icon (radiator) is...
  12. J

    Radiator Balancing Dummy Questions

    Hello, Would anyone be able to provide a dummy guide explanation to radiator balancing, not the process itself but in regards to: A. What should the boiler flow temperature be set to (weather compensator not present)? Some guides state around 75 degrees although what if the system will be...
  13. D

    Boiler Condensing/Balancing Questions/Theory

    Hi all, I have read through numerous online guides as well as the pinned Balancing Radiators Thread on this forum. However still have several questions. Earlier this year we moved to a bigger house and with the rising energy costs just want to ensure we are doing our best to get the most...
  14. AndyCoo

    Quick intro: DIYer with many questions to follow!

    Hi all I’ve just joined the site as I find myself searching for answers to heating questions and inevitably landing here, reading people’s similar questions and all your helpful answers. I’m a DIYer with a keen interest in understanding how my heating system works and how it could be improved...
  15. R

    Reconfiguring our heating zones and questions.

    We currently have the ground floor wet UFH and upstairs rads running from an unvented condensing boiler. Any advice/experience on the following please:- The 1st-floor and 2nd-floor landing will retain radiators but they will be added to the underfloor manifold as a single zone as it will...
  16. System64

    Questions about types of pipe fittings

    Hi, I'm doing an automatic irrigation project with Arduino, which is connected to a solenoid valve which has male 3/4'' threading for water input and output (this solenoid valve - product page in Italian, sorry). I need to connect the output to a 16mm polyethylene pipe, and searching online I...
  17. B

    A few questions about NVQ level 2

    I want to start off by saying that I have never worked in a construction environment in my entire life, so I am very unknowledge in this area. I have only worked at a coffee shop for 5 years of my life. I am currently doing a Plumbing L2 and next year will start an NVQ L2. For the NVQ I will...
    • BilboBaggins
    • Thread
    • level questions
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Plumbing Courses
  18. B

    Kitchen stop valves result and questions

    Hi everyone, Finally I have figured out what the two stop cocks in the kitchen do as they both had to be replaced due to leaks. The one under the sink stops the cold water from coming into the kitchen tap and the one which is in the wall panel is connected to the incoming mains water and needs...
  19. C

    Fitting bathroom towel radiator fitting questions?

    Hi there, i’m in the process of remodelling a new build home and have a towel radiator i will be fitting soon to replace an ugly traditional radiator in the bathroom that was fitted by the builders. The fitted radiator has been removed, the pipes are “polyfit” brand 10mm plastic...
    • Crumpet369
    • Thread
    • bathroom fitting questions radiator towel
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Bathroom Advice
  20. U

    New faucet with spray hose questions

    Looking to replace a faucet with spray hose in a small commercial kitchen. we did have one installed by a plumber a while ago but in all honesty it seemed like a piece of chinese crap off of Amazon. Very similar to the American T&S model. It leaked like hell and after only a couple of months the...

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