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  1. A

    Replacing basin taps.

    Hi I've got a couple of Basin taps to replace, once again they are old 1970's taps. I've never replaced basin taps before. I've got a basin wrench, I'm presuming you undo the holding nut, then undo the nut from the pipe to the tap thread. Then take the tap out, do I have to put anything on the...
  2. R

    Replacing convetional with combi boiler

    Im replacing my conventional (vented) boiler for a combi. My boiler is downstairs in a utility room, upstairs in my airing cupboard the flow from the old boiler runs through the pump then into the 3 port valve, then either to the cylinder or off round the rads (no by-pass). On removing the...
    • Richard Hallam
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    • boiler combi combi boiler replacing
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    • Forum: Boiler Advice Forum
  3. J

    replacing tap valve (unknown type)

    I have a dripping wall mounted basin mixer in my bathroom but I don't know how to take out the valve to replace it or the washer(?). It doesn't look like other mechanisms I've seen before. Basically there doesn't seem to be anything to get a spanner onto to unscrew it. Can anyone advise...
  4. Luca

    Replacing basin tap but flexible pipe to replace

    Hello, I'm replacing my hot water tap, but only now I realized that the hose nut is bigger than the tap connector I'd like to remove the old flexible but I do not know what I have to loosen Can I keep the old flexible pipe(I know it looks orrible)and buy an extension+adaptor?? The new tap is a...
  5. M

    replacing conventional with combi

    Hello, I’ll try and keep this brief. I have a very ancient one bed flat with a conventional boiler system and since moving in last year have had constant problems with the heating/hot water. The taps that aren't linked to the mains cold water don’t recognise demand unless I specifically turn the...
  6. C

    Replacing Old Pumps - Payback Time

    Thinking about replacing an old Wilo Gold 50 as Wilo say the payback would be about 2 years given the electricity savings. Looks like they suggest a Yonos PICO 25/1-6. Any thoughts on this?
  7. L

    Help! TC toilet seat needs replacing!

    Any idea where I can find a replacement TC underground range toilet seat and fittings please!
  8. A

    8.5kw shower needs replacing

    Hi, A customer has sent me a picture of a gainsborough 8.5 es shower. It no longer gets hot, after speaking to the manufacturers they have said its only 1 of 2 issues. Either the water pressure is below 1bar so not activating the solenoid - unlikely. Or the 'engine' has gone which to replace...
  9. A

    Replacing existing radiators.

    Hi, I'm considering replacing my existing radiators which are almost 40 years old. Firstly is it worth replacing my existing radiators with new ones? How much more effective are new radiators and how long are they expected to last. I've got old pipework and some old valves. They could do with...
  10. D

    Replacing Old Crane CH Control With Digital Control?

    Hi, Having replaced all the radiators in current system I would like to update the control (as seen in image) with a modern digital one. Would this be a simple job and what type of control would I need? I'm not a complete novice when it comes to electrics but then I'm no electrician either. All...
  11. S

    Replacing hot water cylinder on solid fuel boiler

    Hi all, Looking for some advice. A friends dad needs a new hot water cylinder. Easy enough, so i thought. Cylinder is fed from a wood burner and has gravity primaries. I'm not 'Heatas' and tbh not sure i need to be to carry out the replacement? I am gas safe, oftec and have unvented. Thought i'd...
  12. B

    Combimate leaking after replacing crystals

    I was told my my plumber that the crystals in my Combimate needed changing and I decided to have a go at it myself but now it's leaking - there is a steady drip coming from the bottom. I cleaned everything thoroughly, replaced the rubber seal with a new one, pushed the dome in as far as it will...
  13. MrGatch

    Effect of replacing 22mm copper with 15 plastic

    Hi, I have a large three storey cold Victoria house and I'm having an extension being built which adds a large amount of additional volume to heat. The new space will be UFH and the existing heating system zoned to upstairs and downstairs. The entire heating system is a single zone in 22mm...
  14. J

    Replacing bathroom basin tap gland - wrong thread type?

    Evening all, merry christmas. I'm trying to replace a tap gland in our bathroom, apparently not as simple as I thought. Old taps, can't find the brand, probably 15-20 years at least. I bought a washer seat grinding/facing tool, and a new tap gland (from Wickes and Homebase). The grinding...
  15. B

    Replacing Room Thermostat 3 wires to 2 wires??

    I currently have a Honeywell dial type thermostat installed which needs to be replaced, i have bought a Honeywell digital thermostat (DT90E). The old thermostat has 3 wires.... but this new digital one only requires 2 wires, live and switching no neutral is needed for what ever reason...
  16. S

    Replacing Water Pump

    Hi all. I'm suffering from hunting and an increase in noise from the hot water/central heating pump. At least I'm pretty certain its the pump. The crurrently fitted unit is shown below in the first link. This has been installed for nearly 6 years. I've decided to replace it but...
  17. C

    Replacing radiator, any advice or tips?

    Evening Ladies and Gents, I need to replace this radiator and was wondering how straight forward it would be for me to do it myself? Thanks.
  18. D

    Toilet flush - needs replacing?

    Hi there, wonder if I could get some advice? The plastic connector between the toilet handle and flush mechanism has come away, it appears to be sheared off. I presume this thing lifts the plunger that allows the cistern to drain into the bowl. What's the best approach to fixing this? Can I...
  19. M

    Replacing expansion vessel on...

    A vailliant turbomax plus. This one has the flue that exits the back of the boiler. Is it easy to take this off the wall and put back together? Cheers
  20. A

    Replacing an old radiator with two smaller ones

    I have an old type 21 (600 mm by 1400 mm) that is against a wall I'd like to put furniture against, so I'd like to move it. There is no room to just move it along the wall so I was thinking of replacing it with two smaller ones on either side of the adjacent corner of the room. I guess the old...

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