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by gerry 2013
Sun Aug 10, 2008 12:20 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: MOULDY OR FOUSTY SMELL
Replies: 3
Views: 5238

mouldy or fousty smell

Thanks for the reply Steve! I have seen the stadium vents on the web. Would I install these high-up on the kitchin wall or low? Also how many? Should I consider the idea of an electric fan? What about under the floor? I have ordered a hygrometer so that I can at least check the humidity levels. Than...
by gerry 2013
Sat Aug 09, 2008 11:07 am
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: MOULDY OR FOUSTY SMELL
Replies: 3
Views: 5238

MOULDY OR FOUSTY SMELL

We have had a mauldy smell in the house for some time. A surveyer representing a damp company visited he sugested more air bricks to better ventilate the wood floor and alco advised installing a ventilation fan into the kitchin and bathroom. I am considering this at the moment, however he only spent...
by gerry 2013
Sun Aug 03, 2008 4:55 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: cental heating problems
Replies: 2
Views: 2401

WATER LOSS FROM CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEM

[quote="htg engineer"]The tank should be fed via a ballvalve therefore there should be a constant cold supply and any isolation valves should be left open, the tank will refill itself when the water level drops. m htg[/quote] Thanks htg engineer! I will now leave the feed tap open. One las...
by gerry 2013
Sat Aug 02, 2008 11:29 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: cental heating problems
Replies: 2
Views: 2401

cental heating problems

Hi     I have two problems with my central heating system.1. water seems to be running into the expansion tank from the vent pipe.    I think this is when the system is on "hot water" only?2. The on/off tap on the cold feed to the expansion tank was left closed     at some point and I noti...
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