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    Looking at converting from paper to software for gas certs and what not

    Hi Guys, Its been yonks since i was on here but i need some opinions. Im looking at getting into the modern world a little bit more and want to know what software you guys use (if any) for doing landlord gas certs and boiler servicing etc, at the moment and for the last 8 years ive been using...
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    suitable replacement control???

    Hi guys, Came accross a faulty "poly plumb pb pzp" Programmable room stat today, looking at how its wired it appears that its battery powered and only has a switched live connection in the unit. is there a suitable replacement that isnt made by poly pipe? i heard that honeywell did something...
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    Can anyone identify this mystery shower valve?

    hi guys, got this shower valve that requires an new cartridge but i cant figure out who makes it, i thought the cartridge looked like a mira but theres no manufacturer markings anywhere. hope one of you guys can help, 0
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    Gas safe register website is driving me mental!!

    Hi Guys. Have any of you been having issues logging in and completing notifications on the gsr website? it constantly logs me out and when i try and do a notification it lets me fill half of it out then says theres an integrity issue..... start again. then when i start it again it does the same...
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    Vaillant VCW GB242EH - Any advice?

    Hi Fellas. im going to have a second look at the above combi boiler, the DHW works perfectly but the CH is very temperamental. in CH mode the pump runs but the fan takes ages to start up (sometimes it takes a few mins, other times its more like 10 mins or not at all). im thinking that one of...
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    boiler installed above the stairs?

    Hi guys, Been to look at a complete central heating install, its a tiny little flat and they want a combi installing, as space is limited the land lady has asked if the boiler can be installed on the piece of wall above the stair case/ on the staircase. i cant seem to find anything in the...
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    does anybody know the wiring diagram for these port valves?

    Hi guys, Im going to swap over a knackered telford 60521623 (2 port valve) for a new honeywell 2 port valve. trouble is i cant find the wiring diagrams for the telford valve anywhere, the wire colours on the telford are blue, brown, Grey, Orange, Earth (YG) does anyone know what wires replace...
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    plans for new houses do not show split heating runs?

    Hey everyone, im currently pricing up for a new development of 6 terraced houses which have 4 floor levels. i just had the drawings through today and they do not show the heating system split into two to comply with new regs (part L?) what would you do? should i price for the system as if if...
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    worcester greenstar 28i junior.

    Hey fellas, I fitted the above combi for a guy a few weeks ago, (he insisted this was the boiler he wanted) today he calls me to say the hot water is too hot. ive gone through the manuals for the boiler but i cant see any info on wether or not you can change the DHW temperature, the only bit i...
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    expansion vessels

    Hey guys, Just wondered which one you come across more often: an expansion vessel which has lost its charge OR one which has a split diaphragm and requires replacing OR the ones which get a blockage in the flexi (hate these ones) its weird i havent had an expansion vessel problem for months...
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    back boilers left in?

    Hey guys. me again. i have a customer who "Knows everything". im fitting a new boiler for the fella as his old backboiler is not good enough. trouble is he wants to keep the fire but also leave the backboiler in but blanked off. now normally i just pull out the backboilers and get a new fire...
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    Vokera option 24csi?

    Hey guys, Just a quick question. went to look at this boiler tonight, symptoms are no dhw or CH. when the external controls call for heat the pump runs, but sometimes it would pulsate a few times and then run but no voltage goes to the fan. On DHW the pump doesnt run while the tap is on but as...
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    servicing tool "Bag"

    Hey Guys, Been looking around for a little while now, Im trying to find a smart service engineer tool bag for all my servicing gear, i.e needs to be able to hold certificate pads, little tools, labels etc the usual stuff required for servicing. Im fed up of goin to do a boiler service with...
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    Baxi Combi instant 105he

    Hey guys, went to check out the above boiler. symptoms - heating is perfect but no DHW. closer inspection revealed the diaphragm for DHW is damaged and isnt pushing the pin into contact with the mico switch (with the black & White wires). That part was simple enough to figure out BUT when i...
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    if you found a leak before fitting a new appliance.....

    Hey guys. just wondered what you would do in this situation, the other week i went to install a new combi. i did a TT before i did anything, they had a 1 mb drop. i didnt isolate any appliances at the time. i advised the customers of this leak. they said they never smelt any gas so i made a...
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    honeywell mid position valve, has anyone seen this website?

    hi guys, a long time ago i saw a website that gave you wiring diagrams for replacing mid position valves from different manufacturers i.e danfoss (model number) to Honeywell (model number) it would then say something like green wire is replaced by orange etc, has anyone here got any knowledge of...
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    Glow worm SwiftFlow 80?

    Hi guys, went to have a look at one of these boilers today, the symptoms. no DHW but CH is fine. Tested the DHW Flow switch, as i suspected the flow switch wasnt making, i ordered the new Flow switch and fitted it today, all worked fine until i put the case back on, suddenly no DHW. I took the...
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    halstead boilers?

    Hi guys, anyone here want to rate halstead boilers in general? there not very common where i am but i was just wondering if they were any good or not?
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    Worcester Highflow 440 problem or customer error?

    Hi guys, went to service a highflow 440 combi the other day, weve serviced the boiler 3 years on the trot. this time round was no different but the customer said that the last couple of months its been playing up. the custard said when the heating is on and it reaches the set temperature they...
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    so what heating systems have you got in your own houses? just for a giggle.

    ill kick off, hmm well ive only just bought my first house which has an old vokera combi in it. as soon as we move in the first thing to go will be that boiler. lol then the rusting rads and the 8mm pipe will gradually get replaced when the savings account starts to recover.:cool:
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