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    Replacing a brawa mix valve

    Hello, Im replacing the mix valve on my boilermate system, do I need to drain the hot water tank before I do this or will I bet able to just turn the stop tap off and change the valve? Any advice greatly appreciated - don’t want to flood out with the contents of the hot water tank.
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    Replacing radiator without draining down?

    I've removed a radiator from the wall. The trv and lockshield are still attached to the pipes but turned off. Heating is still on and other rads are still working. I've got a new radiator, trv and lockshield to fit. I've read some guides on how to replace the radiator, but they all mention...
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    Leaf from replacing outside tap fitting under sink

    Hi there, In an effort to improve the flow rate to our outside tap, we've sprung a leak ... From the beginning, the flow rate from the outside tap has always been, so I replaced the tap, no improvement. The flow was still poor without the tap on. I checked for a blockage, there was none. I...
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    Replacing Towel Rad - Slightly shorter width problem (Photo)

    I'm replacing my towel radiator in my bathroom. The new one I bought, while it has the same overall dimensions, is slightly narrower than the old one where it is connected to the flow and return pipes. What are my options here? Is there some sort of adjustable value I can use to sort this or...
  5. Inverness

    Replacing a new boiler but using the same flue hole..

    hi guys, I'll be doing a boiler replacement with a glow worm betcom4 but customer insists I use the same hole.. I've looked at the manual for the terminal positioning and the only way round would be having the terminal extending passed the soffit and guttering with a flue clip. Opposite ge...
    • Inverness
    • Thread
    • boiler flue new boiler replacing
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Boilers
  6. chucka

    identifying and replacing a radiator

    Hi all.. First post is usually somebody needing something.. apologies this is the same. Hopefully I can help someone on here with computer technology. I am quite handy around most things and am not frightened to even to some soldering if I have to. But a straight swap is going to be less...
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    Replacing DHW circulating pump

    Hi everyone Cross-posted this from the commercial section, as it looks like nobody has commented on anything over there since mid January. I have a dead pump on my DHW This monster pushes water around the heating coil of s 210 litre unvented cylinder. That's all It used to be 2 cylinders...
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    Replacing DHW primary circulating pump

    Hi everyone I have a dead pump on my DHW This monster pushes water around the heating coil of s 210 litre unvented cylinder. That's all It used to be 2 cylinders, and will be again at some point (I have questions about that too but I'll create a new thread) My question is - does anyone...
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    Replacing section of cast iron stack with plastic

    Hi. I am installing a downstairs toilet. My existing stack is cast iron. I don't really want to replace the whole stack so I'm hoping to to replace a small section at the bottom with a plastic t section. My question is if I chop the section out and replace with the plastic t, would it still...
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    Cost for replacing condensate trap vaillant ecotec

    What would be the rough cost I would pay for a new condensate trap in a vaillant ecotec 28 boiler, the hose is split inside. Is it a big job to do? How many hours should it take. i have got someone coming to have a look at it. thanks
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    Replacing Glow-worm Spacesaver

    Hi. I'm replacing a glow-worm space saver next week. Asked to do either a Worcester Ri or Logic Heat with rear flue. Makes no difference price wise other than get a filter included with the logic. I've quite a few RI's so was leaning towards the ideal for a change more than anything...
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    Does my Boiler need replacing?

    I have an old Ideal Mexico system boiler. I have not had it serviced for a few years and I know it should be serviced. Yesterday the boiler did not light. I could hear the spark clicking repeatedly but after 10 minutes it still had not lit. So I assumed it was dead. I called a engineer. Today...
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    Replacing a back boiler

    My house is a 1930's semi with a back boiler behind an old fashioned gas fire in the dining room. It is serviced by B.Gas every year and so far so good. But...I guess it's really uneconomical as my bills are very high and also parts are getting harder to come by. So I need to change but what to...
    • Martin Day
    • Thread
    • back boiler boiler replacing
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Boilers
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    Replacing Gledhill Gulfstream

    Got called to one of these monstrosities the other day and customer has agreed to replace it. Only problem is the flue is over 17 metres vertical (ground floor flat). Thats not including the 2x 90's and 1x 45. Does anyone know of a 24kw combi that lets you have a flue such a length? Or better...
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    Replacing central heating plastic pipes

    Just trying to obtain some advice.I need to peplace the plastic pipe work which is under the screed in living room,as despite chemicals and powerflushing they are still blocked. They seem to be clad in the grey foam type insulation,from what I can see,with copper rad tails.Has anyone tried...
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    Replacing Ideal Central Heating Pump

    Hi, I'm not a qualified plumber, but looking to replace a 10+ year old (and very noisy) Ideal central heating pump with a Grundfos UPS2 15-50/60. I've read a few installation guides, and think I know what needs doing, but just wanted to check if it should be easy enough to do a straight swap...
  17. J

    Replacing bath/tap....Hot water stopcock

    Hi all, I am trying to turn off the taps to the bath as i want to replace bath and tap, i have isolation valve's for both hot and cold (see picture 5)....the cold water isolation valve works great, the hot water one does not fully stop the hot water coming from the tap. So it looks like the...
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    Replacing water softener hoses

    Morning, Can anyone recommend where to get replacement hoses for a water softener please. A customer has hoses which have split, there was no data labels anywhere and she doesn't know where she got it from. The hoses there now are white plastic/rubber, horrible design with brittle plastic...
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    Replacing a system boiler with a combi boiler

    First time using the forum so apologies if this isn't in the right place. We're planning on fitting an en suite shower room in the space where we currently have built in wardrobes and a hot water tank. Just at the thinking stage at the moment. Since there is nowhere else to move the tank to, I...
    • Gemma
    • Thread
    • boiler combi combi boiler replacing system
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Boilers
  20. W

    replacing thermistors

    HI everyone if thermistors need replacing on a boiler who needs to do the work ? plumber ?or registered gas safe i used to be gas safe about 8 years ago ? and was wondering if i can change them !
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