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by strevs
Wed Apr 11, 2007 10:08 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: No Hot water, but central heating working OK
Replies: 7
Views: 52145

Yep....try moving the lever manually to see if it makes any difference..don't forget could be programmer has stopped sending correct instructions.
by strevs
Wed Apr 11, 2007 9:52 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Leaking Radiator
Replies: 1
Views: 3635

if rad valves hold then no more water will get in....but is an if..
heating can be used....DIY stores stock what you need but can be a bit iffy to rely on long term....due to pressure and expansion
by strevs
Wed Apr 11, 2007 9:49 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Immersion heater removal
Replies: 1
Views: 4398

to be frank, fat chance if its been in that long.....better off to change tank (which will comply with current insulation standards) and then put in new immersion. The only other thing that may work is a bit risky....so take precautions.....drain cylinder.....remove insulation or anything flammable ...
by strevs
Wed Apr 11, 2007 9:43 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Radiators
Replies: 2
Views: 4028

as per previous, bleed them but make sure that they are all balanced correctly. If unbalanced water will just take the path of least resisitance. There should be 2 different valves on them, one is open/close , the other does the balancing. Make sure all open/close are fully open and set all balancin...
by strevs
Wed Apr 11, 2007 9:34 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Broken Kitchen mixer tap
Replies: 2
Views: 6237

Check the fit between the actual tap head and the tap body. Leave off the cover over the screw and turn the handle. if the screw stays in the same position, then splines (or whatever) are worn. Just changing tap heads may cure the problem or if screw does not hold head down hard enough a slightly lo...
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