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    CAN I REPLACE THE PRESSURE ADJUST CONTROLLER

    Hi there. First Post. I am having a problem with the pump pressure adjust electrical black box attached to the side of my Wilo Gold 50 pump. In the last few month's it has been necessary for me to use a screwdriver to move the white speed controller on top of this box in order to get the pump...
  2. J

    Plumber or electrician to replace new timer switch Unvented cylinder

    Replace the current E7 Newlec Economy control to a mechanical 24 hour timer switch for unvented cylinder water heater, may I know if I ask plumber or electrician to do this job. Because Newlec Economy controller can heat up water once a day in midnight .I would require constant hot water in...
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    Replacement shower valve reduced water pressure -need to replace again

    Hi we had a Thermostatic Aqualisa shower valve upstairs that was tank fed upstairs in our house and it had great water pressure. We recently had our shower completely redone and the valve the plumber put in doesn't seem to be very good and the water now has very low pressure. We know the...
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    New Boiler to replace a old Worcester 35CDi II

    Hi All, Last night i discovered my Worcester 35CDi II was leaking, I had a new expansion vessel fitted in may as the old one had failed along with a new PRV. I think it is probably about time to replace the boiler given it was installed when the house was built in 2002 so is approaching 20...
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    Baxi 105e Advice Please (Repair or Replace) ?

    Hello All, First post here, I confess to being wet behind the ears with Baxi 105e major problem so its Urgent! It started with Flame Failure Error > Gas Engineer got it working (No Parts Needed) but it went out again 2 hours later, On his 2nd visit he said that the problem must be with the...
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    Quooker replace tap-and-twist PCB

    I'm working on a Quooker Flex tap with an unreliable tap-and-twist steam control. I think its the little PCB in the tap head. I've got a replacement but I'm unsure of the process for removing and replacing the PCB. It is sandwiched between the brass core of the tap and the stainless case. It...
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    Struggling to undo the shroud of the tap to replace the valve, how?

    Hi I have a kitchen tap with a leak, I would like to undo the top and replace the valve but I cannot see how to do it. I have tried. 1. Sticking a screwdriver down the hole in the top, both Phillips and flat blade but that couldn't find any traction. 2. looking for a screw just under the tap...
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    Replace tap washer!

    I've done this on so many taps without problem but... I just can't seem to see how to get at the guts of this John Sydney tap. It's easy enough to remove the ceramic top and the screw holding the spindle in. But the cover should just prise off, surely? It looks like it might screw off but...
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    I need to replace my old Danfoss head valve help appreciated

    Hi guys, my head valves of my radiators have broken teeth and need replacing. The diameter size is about 25/26 mm. The old ones are Danfoss BS6284 which are discontinued. I am aware that I could change the whole TVR cheaper but I just want to buy the heads please. Any help would be appreciated...
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    honeywell evohome to replace a cm 927

    our combi boiler has been controlled by a honeywell cm927 wireless thermostat. it has now packed up, and i was looking at getting the hive or nest, however i have now seen honeywell do the evohome, if i went this option would i need to wire in a new controller at the boiler? or would evohome...
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    Replace Magnetic Scale Inhibitor

    My magnetic scale inhibitor is coming to the end of its 10 year life and needs replacing. This is attached to the pipework just before the combi boiler. I have a few questions that I'm hoping someone will be able to answer. Should I replace it with another magnetic inhibitor or change it to a...
  12. BlakeShred

    How do I replace this???

    Homeowner here, I'm NOT a plumber, but I was hoping I could find someone on a forum to help me as I've had high success rates in the past with this. Please see attached pictures. So one morning I was taking a shower, and the handle straight up snapped off. This is what I am left with. I could...
  13. siricosm

    Would you replace an old Ideal FF360?

    I have an old FF360 I was thinking about replacing, but in the end it just does not seem economical. It is rated at 78% efficient, so I suppose a new boiler might be able to shave 10-15% off the gas bill, but would that realistically pay for itself? It looks like parts for the Ideal are still...
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    Replace 50 year old gloworm ?

    I have a very old Gloworm boiler. Been advised by gas engineer to replace for modern unit. It's working fine but worried about availibilty of parts and getting a plumber to work on it. Any advise ?
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    3 Port Valve - Replace the whole thing or just the head? Videos included!

    Hi plumbers and DIYers I made a post about my 3-port valve a couple of weeks ago, but have finally been able to take a look and thought best to start a new one than tag on. Hope that's ok. Recap: We've had a problem whereby our boiler will only heat the radiators, even when set to hot water...
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    Can't unscrew kitchen tap-water valve in order to replace it...

    Hey guys, I have a one-exit water valve under the sink leading to the cold tap above. I'd like to replace it with a multi-exit valve so that I can connect the dishwasher to the main water-line. Fine, I thought. I've got myself a multi-exit valve and just need to remove the old one. This is where...
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    Honeywell three port motorised valve - replace the whole thing? And other questions...

    Hi again I'm on a roll with the plumbing questions today! So here's query #2... We've not used our hot water for quite some time, and it now doesn't work. From what I can gather based on what I've learnt in the last hour or two, I think the problem is with the 3 port motorised valve. When...
  18. fronty

    Will microwave boilers ever replace gas?

    Hi all, I was reading about these new microwave boilers that are due to come out from Heatwayv (A new way to transform how we heat our homes | Heat Wayv - https://www.heatwayv.com/), they seem to be a drop-in replacement for your old gas boiler, but with electrickery costing about 5 times as...
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    Releasing recessed holding nut to replace ceramic cartridge on watersmith tap

    Hi, I've been trying to find out how to release the retainer nut on a watersmith (Screwfix) mono bloc basin mixer tap. It does not have a hex nut but rather a recessed nut with two flat pieces opposite each other and elliptical the test of it. No space for grips, adjustable spanners etc. I've...
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    Worcester Bosch 8000 Life 35 to replace High Flow 400

    Hi.. Advice please regarding a new Worcester Bosch 8000 Life 35 for a 4 bed detached with ensuite and currently powerful shower which is great. We currently have an old High Flow 400 . I understand heat output will be the same on a 40 / 45 / 50 model but will the 35 be sufficient especially...

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