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by lucadobe
Mon Nov 02, 2015 3:16 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Changing TRV Valve as Conflicting with Room Thermostat
Replies: 1
Views: 2510

Changing TRV Valve as Conflicting with Room Thermostat

We need to change our radiator valve which is TRV on the rad which is in same room as wall thermostat so we have been advised as theyre conflicting against each other...however what do we put in place of it a manual valve?
by lucadobe
Sun Oct 04, 2015 6:00 pm
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: Wet Floor Under Bathroom Shower Tray and Mould - Solutions Needed for Repair
Replies: 1
Views: 6804

Wet Floor Under Bathroom Shower Tray and Mould - Solutions Needed for Repair

We had damp spots coming through internal wall in hall which is connected to wall in bathroom ..5 months ago we rubbed it down and applied easy fill to the area ...then left for 8 weeks ..it was then painted with waterproofed paint then painted with original colour paint ...then we noticed after abo...
by lucadobe
Sun Jan 29, 2012 8:23 am
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: dont want skirting in bathroom?
Replies: 3
Views: 2973

dont want skirting in bathroom?

We want to tile our bathroom to the floor but we won't be tiling the floor as wooden floor not suitable as previous tiles cracked over time..we plan to use quality vinyl flooring but not sure what finish will look like when the 2 meet as we dont want skirting board any suggestions?
by lucadobe
Tue Aug 17, 2010 2:35 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: musty smell coming through carpet
Replies: 1
Views: 4403

musty smell coming through carpet

we have noticed a musty earth smell which we can smell through one of our rooms floorboards which had new boards replaced 5yrs ago which in turn has underlay and carpet...its a bungalow and we know the gap below the floor is not that deep there are sufficient airbricks in place but when you get clos...
by lucadobe
Mon Jan 11, 2010 5:28 pm
Forum: Gas and Gas Fitting Forum
Topic: Lead pipe to gas meter
Replies: 3
Views: 18416

[quote="htg engineer"]Existing lead gas pipework is still ok, a gas tightness test will test all connections, gas meter, pipework and appliances up to the ECV (emergency control valve). If this is sound then the lead pipework is fine. Alterations and adaptations to the lead is not allowed ...
by lucadobe
Tue Dec 01, 2009 7:58 am
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic:
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The room itself was the living room originally ,so thats why the stat is in there, the previous owners moved the living area to the back of the bungalow hence the bedroom has the stat...moving the stat is not an option for obvious reasons, the hall is quite small anyway and has a rad and the living ...
by lucadobe
Mon Nov 30, 2009 10:09 am
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic:
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thermostat on wall with TVR'S

We have TVR's fitted and a wall stat..i have just read elsewhere you should'nt have wall stat in same room as TVR.Notice we have to keep going in bedroom to turn up wall stat when temp drops ( not ideal place for stat but was already there ) whats best solution because i want the TVR's to regulate t...
by lucadobe
Wed Apr 02, 2008 5:33 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: musty earthy smell coming through carpets
Replies: 1
Views: 6902

musty earthy smell coming through carpets

we have a nasty earthy musty smell coming up through carpets it's not carpet itself but if you get down you can smell it at certain spots like where carpet joins in doorway and skirting area...would it be a good idea to add some more airbricks as could this be not enough air circulating under wooden...
by lucadobe
Fri Feb 29, 2008 2:50 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: cold air causing mildew
Replies: 4
Views: 4475

[quote="ALDA"]IF THE WALL IN QUESTION IS AN EXTERIOR WALL, YOU WOULD BE BEST ADVISED TO HAVE CAVITY WALL INSULATION INSTALLED TO WARM UP THE INNER WALL SURFACE. SEE REPLY I RECENTLY POSTED TO PETER & ALISON. ALDA.[/quote] The walls are single brickwork and rendered. Cavity wall insulat...
by lucadobe
Fri Feb 22, 2008 12:06 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: cold air causing mildew
Replies: 4
Views: 4475

cold air causing mildew

We have an on going problem with our bungalow with one wall in our bedroom we have renovated evrywhere but the same problem has remained with this wall, the carpet and chest of drawers has green mildew and the skirting and wall area develops black spores which i am forever cleaning with bleach solut...
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