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Is this quote reasonable?
We are looking to change our old oil fired boiler which is over 25 yrs old and inside house so a bit smelly, noisy and runs at only 83% efficiency. We got a quote from a local oftec registered plumber to replace the boiler and also the old metal oil tank which is getting a bit rusty now. The quote is to supply and install…
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Advice on replacement boiler/c heating
It looks like we may have to replace boiler/central heating if parts aren't available for the boiler we have now, Servowarm (installed late '87 when 2 rads replaced and also shower added I am so confused:confused: currently wall mounted boiler in kitchen, hot water tank, 7 radiators Loft insulation is being replaced and…
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Title: Suntouch electric radiant floor heating reg
I'm Planning to install suntouch electric raidant floor heat this winter, But I've heard of some electric radiant products burning out prematurely. How is SunTouch better than others?
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condensing boiler
i have a oil boiler for heating and hot water it is over 20 years old is it worth fitting a condensing boiler at cost about £2000 or wait until old boiler packs in
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Night storage heating v convector heating - Help!
Hi I currently have night storage heating, I have never really worked out how to use it properly and one of the dials on the heater in lounge has now snapped off, the heaters are at least 15 years old. My question is do I replace the old heaters with new night storage heaters or as an electrician has advised, go for…
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Does my chimney need lining for stove?
Hi, My wife wants a multifuel stove - I've done some research and the Clearview Pioneer 400 seems like a good, if expensive, option. Must think I've got money to burn :rotfl: However, there seems to be a lot of confusion around which chimneys need lining. Our house is a new build (4 years old) and has a class one flue. It…
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Discount Wood Stoves
Hi To all, Is anybody over here tell me about good Wood Stove Repair, Wood Stove Parts, Tec Gas Grills and many more related to wood stoves in South Carolina
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Draughty windows
This is maybe more of a DIY question, but any ideas would be appreciated! The flat I am renting this year is quite old and has a number of period features- including wooden sash windows. These look great but do not close tightly, meaning that there is a constant icy wind blowing through the flat at all times and they…
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Gas CH thermostat - is hall best place?
British Gas installed our CH and put the thermostat in the hall. We have a traditional 4 bed detached and hall is huge with staircase to upstairs landing. Have read in Which? that thermostat usually placed in living room - we have 2 - one is big knocked through dining/living room and one is medium sized. Is the thermostat…
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portable oil filled radiator
my landing has no radiator, and although i dont actually use it for anything, it would be nice too have a bit of warmth on the landing. i'm considering buying a small oil filled radiator just to put on for a couple of hours a night. but before i do i want to find out the running costs. any advice please??
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Potterton Prima F not firing properly.?
I seem to have the same problem as that described below (sorry to pinch your write up). My boiler is a Potterton Prima F. I think it might be a 40F. The boiler can be used to heat both the central heating and the hot water at the same time, or it can be used to heat just the hot water or central heating individually. 97%…
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New to Oil Central Heating- advice needed!!
Hi everyone, We have just converted from soild fule glass fronted fire to oil central heating. I just need to ask a few questions and would appreciate some advice! 3 bedroom semi. We are using a timer at the minute- on for an hour from 7am to 8am. Then it comes on again from 5.30pm- to 8.30pm or 8pm. Is this ok? The…
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rayburn problems
I had a Rayburn 480K mk2 fitted 12 years ago which provides hot water, central heating and cooking. It has broken and the plumber says he cannot get the blast tubes needed as they are not made anymore. I cannot believe that this can be right. It cost about £2500 then but a new rayburn is now about £6000 which I am not…
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Adding boiler to multifuel stove
I am thinking about adding a 3kw boiler to my Dunsley 7. Size of the boiler is whats available from manufacturers of the stove. The stove is secondary heating. Fitter says he will get me a price but could be £600-£1000. Any thoughts or experience would be helpfull. Thanks
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Change boiler or keep old one - the dilemma.
A friend keeps telling me I should get a new central heating boiler as even including the cost of the new installation, I will save money in the long run. However, I have never had much luck with tradesmen (small things like turning up!) so am not confident about looking into this without a lot of background information to…
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Electric or Gas Heater for a Flat
Apologies if this has been discussed before. I live in a flat and the electric heaters supplied in the flat are not simply powerful enough to keep the large rooms warms. Was thinking of getting an additional heater. A couple of friends suggested that a gas heater [+ CO detector] would be cheaper than using electric. Any…
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Old Parkray fire fuel
Just bought a house with a old Parkray and backboiler fitted.Just wondered if you can burn wood on it aswell as coal? What harm could burning wood on it do? Thanks for any advice folks.
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Recently installed rad leaking under concrete floor
this is a duplicate - sorry.
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I have central heating but no hot water
Hi I have just had an engineer out for a water leak and he turned off the hot water. I now have central heating but no hot water and do not know how to turn it on. The boiler is a potterton gold 33he and I have tried the restart button. The engineer told me to turn the black knobs underneath but one just increased the…
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Nuheat Mats Troubleshooting
Nuheat Mats Troubleshooting reg. Nuheat system Programmable thermostat screen is showing blank sometimes, What would be the cause?