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  1. B

    automatic bypass valve install

    need to fit an automatic bypass valve on an s plan 2 valve system as one was never fitted also pump overrun was not working as who installed this never put a separate feed mains to boiler and separate live demand from the wiring centre ,pump overrun now works but bypass needs fitting asap...
  2. W

    Hive self install ideal eco spirit 24

    Hi all Sorry im new i have a new combi system ideal ecospirit 24 im trying to wire up a hub reciver iv managed to get power to device looking on advice on how to hook up to control it at the moment its got a loop connected to a mechanical boiler timer with manual on and off iv tried to remove...
  3. Riley

    New install positioning

    Hi all, Could I get peoples opinion please. Did a gas cert for a LL last year and boiler was on its way out. Landlord knew this and asked me to quote to replace. Which I did. Noted on the GSC that boiler incorrectly terminated through the sidewall of the property straight over the neighbours...
  4. M

    Which boilers to install in rentals...

    As the title says really. What boilers are people installing in rental properties these days?
  5. W

    Shower pump Install and Up and Over Pipes

    Evening all. I am currently attempting to self install a shower pump and I was wondering If routing the pipes into the loft and then across to the bathroom around 2.5 metres away would cause any issues? The pipes are literally running underneath the cold water cistern, will I have problems...
  6. M

    Advice on having an install At Risk warning

    Hi guys. I am after a bit of advice. I installed an Intergas boiler a couple of yrs ago. The client called me and said it kept cutting out so I told her to call Intergas. Intergas came and fitted a new gas valve but labelled the boiler At Risk for having no isolation valve at the appliance. He...
  7. DaveH

    Another NEST Install query

    Good day everyone. Some very interesting reads on here regarding Nest, so thanks in advance for all those who have already posted. In short, our house is about 30 years old, we've been there about 8 years. About 4 or so years ago we fitted an OWL Intuition system which is still working well, I...
  8. jaydebruyne

    My first cylinder install with boiler

    just wanted to share some pics of my first cylinder/boiler install.. I’m quite proud of myself. Place had electric heaters before. So brand new system, 3 level flat, 2 bathrooms, new gas run & meter, 21kw Baxi EcoBlue heat only, 250ltr unvented cylinder, 10 rad, s-plan system. Excuse the stray...
  9. jaydebruyne

    ECV letby on boiler install job

    hi peeps, Just tested the gas pre boiler install and the ECV is letting by. Obv I won’t know if there’s a drop on the system until the ECV is replaced, do I halt the install until this is done or carry on cuttinggas pipe so I can take the oldboiler off? Cheers
  10. M

    Need advice on a macerator install?

    hi guys. As the title suggests, I have a customer wanting a toilet and basin fitted under her stairs which is located in the centre of the terraced house. Would a Macerator solve the issue of getting rid of the waste water without an internal drain to link on to? I've not installed a macerator...
  11. R

    New Boiler install - holes left in brick work?

    Hello Questions about finishing. Mother-in-law, in late 60's had a new boiler fitted replacing 1970's one. generally seems a good install, but where old boiler fle existed at knee height there is now a big hole, with the condensate pipe running through it balanced on a few bricks. Also there...
    • Richt18
    • Thread
    • boiler install new boiler work
    • Replies: 39
    • Forum: Boilers
  12. W

    Pressure drop on test of new install

    Hello guys , girls . Can you please advise on the following. Had a new water and heating system installed into a new build property and was all cross connected and put under pressure test . this happened Sunday the 14th of Jan , so been under test for a week now. The pressure was left at 5bar...
  13. S

    dishwasher install .

    I have an opening for dishwasher which is 600mm wide however my wife wants now an integrated dishwasher. Will i still be able to install the dishwasher into this space or do i need to reduce it. We have a door in the garage that i exactly 600mm but im thinking this might not do because the door...
  14. N

    New member hive install advice :)

    Hello all I’m a new member and wanted to give installing hive heating and water plus a multi zone unit myself a go. I currently have a range tribune he cylinder, ideal icos he24 boiler, 2 x Honeywell t40 thermostats on each floor and a Danfoss CP715Si programmer. Looking at the hive install...
  15. Hutcho63

    Hive Self Install...nearly (just need a bit of help)

    Hi All, I've got a British Gas/GlowWorm 300+ Boiler hooked up to a BG UP2 Programmer and WR1 Wireless Receiver/T4 Thermostat. In my current setup, almost everything bar the boiler lives in the airing cupboard alongside the HW tank - the T4 thermostat is on the wall in the hall. I'd read...
  16. S

    NEST Install advice please.

    Hi guys, I have just picked up a NEST to try out. We have had endless issues with our Vailiant VR470F and VR81 working over two zones, they just wont work independently. I know the 470 will do weather compo and modulation and probably offers a better range of settings for my boiler but at...
  17. M

    Unvented tank install

    Hi, I’ve recently had a new central heating system installed which I’m happy with. The only concern I have is that the unvented tank has been installed sitting on a pallet. The plumber told me he did this because it needed to be installed onto a flat surface. The surface wasn’t flat because...
  18. G

    Combi install, Use of one tap at a time

    Hi We have just had a Vaillant ecoTec plus 832 installed. This is a 32 kW rating with a 13 liters per min flow rate. This was the recommended spec from the installer. But it would appear that only one tap can be used at a time (this is worse upstairs). Filling the bath for example means that...
  19. R

    New member, can someone help check quality of this boiler install?

    Hi, Having a bit of a shocker with my current bathroom install which is leading me to question the entire work that my plumber / bathroom installer is in the middle of the job ( I posted on tiling forum the extent of the poor workmanship of tiles). Wondered the thoughts from all the pros on...
    • robbb
    • Thread
    • boiler install
    • Replies: 82
    • Forum: Boilers
  20. L

    What to install, heat only...

    Boys and girls, I have a boiler to install next week, it will be a heat only, customer doesn't want a Vaillant (all I fit typically) as their neighbour had one and got charged for a call out which wasn't repaired under warranty for reasons unknown, but that leaves me out of my comfort zone...
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