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LPG, heating oil, solid & other fuels
Archives for February 2019
Discussion List
Watchman Sonic meter location on tank
Hi, apologies if this has been asked before. I have recently moved into a property which has oil heating. I have purchased and fitted a Watchman Sonic device to insert on my tank, but the reader is saying that the tank is empty with one bar, I have used a long stick and measured 11 inches of oil left on the tank. the metre…
Replacing back boiler
Hi, I was wondering if I could have advice on the following:- We want to replace our back boiler which has a few issues and trying to work out what system would be best. 4 bedroom semi detached house with alleyway that was turned into an extension with kitchen. This area is freezing. We will be converting the garage to a…
Oil Tank monitor
Hello, We have just moved into a house with an oil. We want to get something that tells us when the oil is getting low. It has a gadget on it at the moment but we cannot find the transmitter indoors. Does anyone have any recommendations? Thank you.
Electric Radiators OR Electric Under-floor Heating
Hi everyone, I’ve recently moved in to a top-floor flat in which the living room is really inadequately heated. I’m going to have to make some changes & was wondering whether I should go for electric under-floor heating or wall mounted electric radiators. The measurements & specifications of the room are 8 X 6 = 48 sq.…
Ravenheat csi120 dhw issue
Hi. Having hot water problem on my ravenheat boiler. Turn on hot water tap boiler doesn't fire up but will f I leave it running for 5 minutes it kicks in. What I have been doing is running tap for couple of minutes turn it off and run again it then will fire up after about 30 seconds. I had dhw heat exchanger replaced few…
Oil Central heating, open plan barn conversion
Hi guys I need help, fast!! I live in an open plan loft/ barn conversion, heated by oil fired radiators. I'm using a massive amount of oil, roughly £150 per month. I have the heating on 4hrs a day during the week and 6 or 7 hours at the weekend depending on the weather. I've set the thermostat to come on at 5pm until 9pm…
Question 're Boxt Boilers
Hi My 25 year or so boiler needs replacing and I am considering Boxt. The reviews appear to be very good as is the cost. However they want payment upfront...even though I was calling to arrange a job for the following day for those who went with Boxt...if you paid with debit card...did you pay the cost in advance of the…
Stockton 8 Door Removal
Hi all Anyone got a Stockton 8 Mark 1 and know how to take the doors off? Need to replace the glass soon and looks like the retaining screws for the glass panel will be nigh on impossible to remove with the doors in situ. Thanks
Underfloor heating
I am about to look at a flat which sounds ideal apart from my reservations that it has underfloor heating. I know this is electrically sourced and has been installed within the last five years. The flat does have double-glazing and is 1 bedroomed. Carpets are in 3 rooms but not in the shower room and kitchen. My main…
Ground Source Heat Pump - Installer Recommendations Request
Can anyone please recommend a ground source heat pump installation company that they have used? We have had a quote from a local company but this has come back more expensive than their initial guide, so want to have a look at another company to compare. We know that we will have to go for the vertical loop option. Thanks…
CD/11 non-compliance affects house sale
My parents (now deceased) lived in a bungalow with oil-fired central heating. A recent CD/11 servicing report identified deficiencies, one of which related to the location of the tank, it being in the garage rather than external. Am I legally obliged to rectify these failings prior to sale, especially as the boiler is…
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