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by lofc
Wed Apr 20, 2011 6:48 am
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: open fire
Replies: 1
Views: 2344

open fire

HI
Have an oil fired heating system linked into an open fire back boiler. Can I change system from open vent to closed system? Many thanks.
by lofc
Fri Apr 01, 2011 8:18 pm
Forum: Gas and Gas Fitting Forum
Topic: Help with Gas Cooker fitting - Currys man refused to install
Replies: 2
Views: 12681

Nearly forgot! Check cooker manual carefully for any mention of clearance distances. Generally you will find that a cooker needs clearance above, depending on what type of cooker it is as to how much clearance is required & it will only be around 5 - 10mm to the side.
Lofc.
by lofc
Thu Mar 31, 2011 9:38 pm
Forum: Gas and Gas Fitting Forum
Topic: Help with Gas Cooker fitting - Currys man refused to install
Replies: 2
Views: 12681

currys gas stove.

If cooker can fit tight to back of wall then I assume the waste pipe is at low level & if that is the case then cooker will not be touching the waste pipe. I see no problem at all. Get on to Currys & tell them you want another fitter out to install cooker or they can have it back & you`l...
by lofc
Thu Mar 31, 2011 9:24 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Expansion Tank - hot water constantly running
Replies: 5
Views: 4545

expansion tank running.

Yes, all heating circulators are adjustable. If your heating system is full of gunge it could do with being flushed out & a heating system cleanser added or something like a magnaclean (check out their website first). Both options will improve your boilers efficency.
by lofc
Thu Mar 24, 2011 6:15 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: cold radiator
Replies: 2
Views: 2351

cold radiator

Heating system probably needs to be balanced. Try turning down all the return valves, one at a time, till last rad gets hot. Only turn the valves slightly. If your`e not sure which are the returns make sure heating is on and feel both pipes going to the rad and the hottest one will be the flow. Hope...
by lofc
Wed Mar 23, 2011 12:41 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: hot water problem.
Replies: 0
Views: 2395

hot water problem.

Just lately my cylinder is not giving me enough hot water to fill the bath. It doesn`t matter whether I use the boiler or immersion to heat the water. Cylinder is only 1 year old & I don`t live in a hard water area so no limescale build up. Any suggestions?
by lofc
Wed Mar 23, 2011 12:36 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: plumbing pipework
Replies: 1
Views: 2593

depends on length of pipe run & how many elbows. It`s better to bring the water supply to as near as possible to the shower in 22mm before reducing it to 15mm and use as few elbows as you can. Preferably use a pipe bender or one of the plastic pipes that are on the market ( acorn or one of those...
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