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by matt h
Fri Mar 28, 2008 3:40 am
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Pressure problem - strange behaviour
Replies: 19
Views: 9029

expansion vessels frequently become depressurised when the system goes to over pressure and vents out through the overpressure relief valve. This valve then can remain in the open position due to sludge and magnetite /limescale particles lifting the seat. The diaphragm in the expansion vessel can be...
by matt h
Fri Mar 28, 2008 3:29 am
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Cental heating/hot water problems.
Replies: 5
Views: 5134

the problem is likely to be the mid position valve and or pump failure.Check your cylinder stat to make sure it has not been moved to too high atemperature. Check the state of your top up cistern in the loft... heavy debris, bacteria or other debris may give an indication to the cause of the problem...
by matt h
Fri Mar 28, 2008 3:19 am
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Baxi Boiler Problems - Please Help!!!!
Replies: 4
Views: 5928

I AM ASSUMING THAT THIS IS THE SOLO RANGE WHICH HAS THERMISTERS , BUT THERE ARE SEVERAL DIFFERENT PROBLEMS WHICH CAN CAUSE THIS TO HAPPEN... FAN NOT RUNNING AT FULL SPEED,, AIR PRESSURE SWITCH FALLING OFF, ETC. yOUR CORGI ENGINEER SHOULD BE ABLE TO DIAGNIOSE THE PROBLEM. Could even be down to a simp...
by matt h
Fri Mar 28, 2008 3:09 am
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: central heating pump does not shut off
Replies: 8
Views: 69604

pump is acting in response to demand for hot water or heat. check to see if the mid position valve is stuck. Do you have a frost stat on the system?
by matt h
Fri Mar 28, 2008 3:05 am
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: thistle bond-it
Replies: 1
Views: 4817

yes
by matt h
Fri Mar 28, 2008 3:03 am
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: Fixing plasterboards on walls
Replies: 3
Views: 4497

no, but can use new sealant fixitives which are faster and ensure no cold voids :wink:
by matt h
Fri Mar 28, 2008 3:00 am
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: Plastering bear wa
Replies: 2
Views: 3345

with lime mixes, definately can react wuth the plaster. I normally either use hard wall then plaster over after taking back to brick, or dryline over as your friend suggested, as it saves a lot of time and gives a good finish.If you want a mor rustic look then use one coat plaster. It bonds well but...
by matt h
Fri Mar 28, 2008 2:52 am
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: plastering over painted surfaces
Replies: 1
Views: 4414

where possible the paint should be removed, depending on the type of paint, as some paints will react with plaster and will blow. It is generally acceptede that you should seal the wall with pva and allow to dry 24 hours before appplying plasterin the normal way :) .
by matt h
Fri Mar 28, 2008 2:42 am
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: Protecting the rest of the house from plaster dust
Replies: 3
Views: 5701

a bit late, but i lay polythene shet over the floors, with a cloth sheet over and seal all door ways where possible with polythene dust sheet and tape. Mess is therefore contained and clearing up at the end of the day is easier.You will still be dusting for about three weks after, but it wil only be...
by matt h
Fri Mar 28, 2008 2:15 am
Forum: Building Regulations and Planning Permission Forum
Topic: utilities access to new house
Replies: 2
Views: 3550

they can all be in the same trench, with the water lowest at about 900mm with 150mm between layers and the electric supply in ducts. Where they enter building must be in sleeve duct sealed against rodent entry.
by matt h
Fri Mar 28, 2008 1:55 am
Forum: Building Regulations and Planning Permission Forum
Topic: summerhouse project
Replies: 1
Views: 4334

may depend on what you are burning on the stove, but believe building regs now applies to any roofed structure...which funnily enough covers pergolas believe it or not. The size of your structure is also limited by the size of any building protrusions on the main residence such as conservatories and...
by matt h
Fri Mar 28, 2008 1:42 am
Forum: Building Regulations and Planning Permission Forum
Topic: Is this too heavy for the 1st floor??
Replies: 3
Views: 3958

400lb downloading over a smallarea plus your weight...seems a lot to me, but what do I know..only been building for thirty five years.. :wink: .I would have thought you would need to at least double up on the joists, but then again depends on the size and spacing of existing joists, span of room etc...
by matt h
Fri Mar 28, 2008 1:24 am
Forum: Building Regulations and Planning Permission Forum
Topic: Black Mould on wall inside front door
Replies: 4
Views: 4291

WITHOUT SEEING YOUR SITE, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO CONFIRM, BUT IT DOES SEEM AS IF THERE HAS BEEN CAPILLARY ACTION DUE TO THE HEIGHT OF THE STEP BEING AT SANME LEVEL AS DPC. There are several solutions available, but it would require a site survey to provide the best option. Removing the existing step an...
by matt h
Fri Mar 28, 2008 1:13 am
Forum: Building Regulations and Planning Permission Forum
Topic: electric boiler removal
Replies: 2
Views: 3402

THE UNITS ARE DESIGNED TO MEET MODERN HOT WATER REQUIREMENTS FOR TWO BASINS AND A BATH/ WASHING MACHINE .i WOULD STRONGLY ADVISE AGAINST TRYING TO REPLACE WITH ANYTHING SMALLER. HAVE RECENTLY CARRIED OUT SEVERAL REPLACEMENTS OF THESE HEATERS. NEW ONES ARE GUARANTEED FOR TWENTY YEARS... SO MAYBE THAT...
by matt h
Fri Mar 28, 2008 12:54 am
Forum: Building Regulations and Planning Permission Forum
Topic: Basement conversion not in line with Building/Planning regs
Replies: 5
Views: 5544

THIS PROPERTY ISNT IN FAREHAM BY ANY CHANCE? HAD TO DEAL WITH A PROPERTY THERE WITH AMMAZING SIMILARITIES.. as the works were mot carried out to standerd, you can expect costs of up to or in excess of £20.000 to meet the separate dwelling regulations, insulation and fireproofing etc. There are like...
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