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  1. parakeet

    One radiator won't turn off - should I replace valve?

    My kitchen radiator is filling with hot water despite my TRV being set to 0. It's blazing at maximum. This goes for the rad when I try two separate TRVs I have tried, which happen to be... Basic programmable Bluetooth one that uses a motorised push-pin. Old basic TRV with settings 0-5. On...
  2. I

    What parts do I need to buy to replace drain situation?

    What parts do I need to replace this 40mm setup? I'm thinking of cutting the pipe to the right and replace the rotten part with a flexible connection. The T goes into a ceramic drain pipe.
  3. I

    Qualification needed to replace an electric shower in a customers home

    As a plumber what qualification is needed to install a replacement electrical shower in a customers house?
  4. FrugalShaun

    Should I replace my conventional boiler?

    I'm sure this is an old question but here goes. I'm looking for some advice regarding switching from a conventional boiler to a combi. I moved into my current house about a year ago. It has a conventional boiler with a hot water tank. The boiler is Vitodens 100-W, which is a condenser boiler...
  5. old_gord

    Replace Stanley Oil Fired Cooker with Oil Boiler

    Hello we currently have an old Stanley range cooker in the kitchen and a back burner in the living room. There is also a hot water tank in the bathroom. The plan is to remove the cooker and plumb in a regular external oil boiler. Would it be fine to use the existing flow and return from the...
    • old_gord
    • Thread
    • boiler oil boiler replace
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Boilers
  6. A

    Looking to replace Honeywell Diverter Valve on pressurised system

    Hi The area is near Telford in Shropshire. I have a 25 year old system. A gas fired Rayburn heats hot water and CH. The Honeywell diverter valve (the silver box thingy) has failed on the CH side, but I still have hot water. I bought a replacement, the Honeywell bit, connected to the 3 way...
  7. diy_plumb

    Advice on draining system of bungalow to replace 3-port valve

    I am a DIY'er and I need to replace the 3-port valve of my bungalow. I am aware I could bung the F&E but I don't really want to chance this approach with the risk of water going everywhere, but I'd also rather not FULLY drain the heating system. Possibiy a dumb question but the 3-port valve is...
  8. Wellss

    Replace / repair bodged sink waste

    Morning All After some advise on repairing a sink waste that goes into the toilet pan, which goes straight into soil stack. Had bathroom done 2 years ago, and then needed a new basin waste fitted recently. Plumber who fitted basin waste discovered a bodge from previous bathroom fitter, where...
  9. zack6600

    How to replace thermostat cartridge

    Hi Folks, Need your advice on how to access a thermostat cartridge to fix/replace. Please see pics below. I have manged to to get the main shower control cartridge out as it is leaking badly. But now need to sort the thermostat/mixer out now as very stiff and difficult to turn to cold. The...
  10. N

    Replace control unit with Nest

    Hello, I have a LOGIC a combo Esp1 35 boiler and CM707 control unit. I want to install Nest - however from looking online the two inputs are 240v from the boiler (cables are thick). Were it not for the voltage it looks a simple job. How can I do this myself ? Thanks
  11. I

    Replace the inflow/onflow pipe to the radiator

    I need to replace the inflow/outflow pipe to the radiator, dog had a nibble and now has half a dozen small holes in it. I have attached pictures, it appears to be a fexible barrier pipe. I am just unsure about how it all fits together. From the pictures, can anyone tell me if it is a simple push...
  12. J

    Repair or replace - advice

    Current boiler Worcester Greenstar 30CDi installed Aug 2011. Started showing error EA. Initially a rest made it work again but last Thursday it would reset but then showed the same error after a few minutes. No heating (only problem is heated towel rail does not heat) but also no hot water. Then...
  13. S

    Advice - remove water tanks in loft, replace showers and boiler?

    Current setup: Cold water tank, and header tank in loft. Hot water tank in airing cupboard at top of stairs. Power shower (mira event xs) in main bathroom, and same in en-suite. 20 year old Baxi boiler, still going strong. Background: Need to free up as much space in loft for conversion. Enough...
  14. M

    How to replace gas pipe clips?

    I have a copper 22mm gas pipe about 10m long fitted to the outside wall by a Gas engineer using plastic clips with spacers. The clips have become brittle with age and are breaking up. The pipe passes through the brickwork and has no flex in it. Any ideas on how I can replace these clips as the...
  15. F

    Shower replace cartridge cold hot does not work

    Moen Posi Temp1222A cartridge replacement. I replaced my old cartridge with a new one. I one with the handle goes from cold to hot. Now it goes from warm to hot. I reversed the cartridge and get warm to cold. I don’r what else to do so it can get cold to hot again. I tried at least 2 brand new...
  16. philw67

    Replace cistern mechanism

    Hi, we moved into a new house a while back and the main toilet has a large cistern and no dual flush capability. It gets used most of the time rather than the single ensuite we have so I was wondering if someone can recommend a kit to replace the lever with a two button arrangement or other...
  17. N

    Honeywell BS864-2 22mm possible to replace head without draining?

    I may have a faulty motorised valve head on a Honeywell BS864-2 22mm is it possible just to replace the head or must it be the whole fitment? Do you need to drain the tank to fit a new head on the valve? Thanks
  18. G

    Replace leaking hot water cylinder or change to combi boiler?

    Hi, In my 2 bedroom flat I have a Worcester Greenstar 24i boiler and a 200 litre Zip AquaFlow hot water cylinder. The hot water cylinder has started to slowly leak from the bottom and I think it will need completely replaced - quote to replace is around £1000. Given that this is only a 2...
    • gmacdon76
    • Thread
    • boiler combi combi boiler cylinder hot water leaking replace water water cylinder
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Boilers
  19. gb17342

    Should I replace this radiator pipe?

    This radiator pipe got stepped on and now has a kink, if you can see in the pics. Should I get it cut back and a new bit soldered on or will it be alright as is? It's not leaking but presume it's going to restrict the flow, does that matter..? It's the pipe with the return valve it's not the...
  20. A

    Replace radiator valve but nut stuck

    Replacing bathroom towel radiator, while I‘m at it was going to change the valves for new ones, however this bottom nut is completely stuck…. Any advice for getting it off? Have tried using grips to hold still while using spanner to undo, have tried WD40, it just won’t budge 😬
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