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Help please, Radiators won't get warm
Hi folks, I'm very stuck here...2 days so far. I'll try to remember everything we have tried.Right, a long time ago, when we moved in, the house was single pipe system. Someone came in and changed pipework and all worked great for a few years.I decided to plaster the long walk in the living room so removed the old radiator…
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Gas pipes
I’m looking at having a new bathroom installed in the new year, the bathroom is downstairs and it has an unsightly gas pipe which I would like moved, the gas meter used to be in the bathroom but has been moved outside. I’m wondering if anyone had an idea of how much it would cost to have the pipe moved?
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Diagonal rafters in 1930s semi - problem for loft conversion?
Hi Question as above... this house has a nice big loft that we are considering converting. Are the ‘diagonal rafters’ (from ceiling joists to the roof), part of the normal arrangement for a hipped roof of this age? If not, would their presence be a costly additional factor when cost information a conversion? many thanks
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Boiler pressure help! Vaillant EcoTEC Plus 837
Hi all, I have a question. Is my boiler about to die?? The pressure bar on my digital display and the dial does not seem to be matching. The digital display is showing 3.5bar but the dial gauge is nearly rock bottom... I tried turning the tap as shown in this video but nothing seems to be happening:…
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Consumer rights help
Hey all. I purchased a sofa bed designed for everyday use in 2016 (I spent the extra money knowing that this was an everyday use one. I wanted to keep this sofa for many years) in 2018 one of the springs snapped I was fobbed off saying there was nothing they could do as they no longer stock the sofa. I complained and was…
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Loft inline bathroom extractor fan
We currently have an old, wall mounted extractor fan in the bathroom but planning to replace it when we renovate the bathroom with a loft fitted, inline extractor drawing in from above the shower cubicle itself. One reason is the current extractor isnt great and you can get a greater airflow with an inline one. What…
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Multifuel stove - scrap or attempt to sell?
Hi Guys, I had a thread open a few years ago regarding a multifuel stove i had in the property i moved into and it was identified as this. https://www.directstoves.com/franco-belge-limousin-multi-fuel-stove.html After stripping it down (crazy heavy in once piece!) i stored it in the garage - Since then it's not looking in…
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Window installation - no gap?
Hi, had new windows installed, and the house is pretty cold and draughty. Worse than with old windows. Replacing old plaster around windows anyway so thought I'd remove from one of the colder windows to see what's going on. Three concerns I have 1) on bottom right the sill touches the wall, then hardly any gap until right…
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Neighbours Tree
Hi , a tree has been growing out of my neighbours wall for some time & has caused damage on my side. The rendering is cracking & some other damage which has been hidden by my shed. I feel partly responsible as I have watched it grow but who is responsible for the repairs. Thanks Tony
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Megaflow problem for last 15 years - tried every expert.
I have an oil heating system with a megaflow water system professionally installed 15 years ago. Works PERFECTLY.... except for one very strange issue. I know that the megaflows need occasional "regapping" to re generate the air gap, however mine needs regapping EVERY 2 MONTHS. - without fail, summer, winter, if the system…
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Wiring support from Danfoss RMT230 to Honeywell T4
My Danfoss RMT230 stopped working. Here is the wiring on the Danfoss. https://imgur.com/ofNnEID I have now bought a Honeywell T4. Could someone guide me on how to get this connected to the T4? T4 guide: https://www.plumbworld.co.uk/docume...thermostat-quick-start-installation-guide.pdf I currently have a combi boiler which…
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Help please with a room thermostat.
Hello, My son has a Worcester Greenstar Si condensing boiler fitted about 7 years ago. The program is situated right by the boiler and he has a mechanical type room thermostat in his lounge. The query is that the room thermostat is now not working correctly, it is some considerable years old, can I just fit a replacement…
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Where’s the cheapest Hippo Bags
Hi, Do you know which company sells the cheapest Hippo Bags? www.hippowaste.co.uk :)
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Water Softener - Kinetico 2020c
HiThe previous owner left this water softener as we have hard water in our area. I want to use it as he also left salt blocks. However I have no clue on what to do. I can see the location of where the blocks should go but there is water in there, should it be there and also do I need to turn the taps on as per the picture.…
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Bugs on wooden furniture
Had an old vintage wardrobe which was kept in the spare room through lack of use and tidying it developed white bugs which I think we're wood mites (not sure if they were when I bought it). After a thorough deep clean it was okay. Few months later I put it in the garage to make space for room renovation. Wrapped in pallet…
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Radiator Advice Please
HOur living room which is 21m square size has TWO 60cm x 60 cm radiators.But the room always feels colder than rest of the house,in spite of us blocking the chimney area properly.It opens into a conservatory with double glazed french door which is kept closed during winters.No windows.Property is about 24 years old I was…
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Condensation on Velux window
Our Velux windows have a strip along the top that seems to be colder than the rest so the condensation forms on it and then drips off, forming a puddle on the floor below. Is there something we can put on this strip to stop the condensation forming?
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Boiler isdue
Hi Guys, When my boiler starts the main fuse keeps blowing, any idea, do I need a plumber or a Sparkie
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Rats - one way valve
We had an extension built about 6 months ago, and over the past few months we have heart loud noises (stretching etc) in our lounge ceiling and walls. To cut a long story short we have had numerous pest company round and have recently had a drain survey, which we think shows a slight hole in one of the connections from the…
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External door in detached garage
Hoping this is the right board... moved into our new build property in August and looking to put a door from the garden into our garage (detached structure but shared with neighbours who don’t have an issue). Obviously there are restrictive covenants in place as with every new build estate, but as we will be putting in a…
