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by johnb
Tue Jul 17, 2007 11:36 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Installing a Pump
Replies: 2
Views: 3382

hi mark yes but there is another way fit an ******* or surrey valve cant remember which to top outlet saves cutting all the best john
by johnb
Tue Jul 17, 2007 11:32 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: New bathroom suite - now taps barely a trickle
Replies: 7
Views: 5019

hi steve is basin affected as well. have you fitted inline valves to supply.what minor pipe alterations have you made exactly all the best john
by johnb
Tue Jul 17, 2007 11:26 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: issue with mixer shower - do i need a cold flow restrictor?
Replies: 2
Views: 9457

hi brian if you didnt need one before you dont need one now, i think the mixer needs replacing all the best john
by johnb
Tue Jul 17, 2007 11:23 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: pump query
Replies: 1
Views: 2655

hi mod they are normaly only installed as last resort if there is no way to get sink or sanitary waste out all the best john
by johnb
Tue Jul 17, 2007 11:13 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Water leakage nightmare
Replies: 4
Views: 4271

hi cj90000 sounds like your heating is leaking if your pressure is dropping nothing for it follow the advice of jondeau all the best john
by johnb
Tue Jul 17, 2007 11:04 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Noisy Mixer Taps
Replies: 8
Views: 13959

hi razzler simply reduce pressure on tmvs or restrict valves as you have done but this can produce its own noise all the best john
by johnb
Tue Jul 17, 2007 10:59 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: WC Close Coupled
Replies: 4
Views: 4133

hi alan you can get offset pan connectors take your dimensions to your local merchant and ask for multiquick pan offset connectors something will fit all the best john..... Go to the projects section of the website and click into the project called, "Adding a utility room" scroll to the bo...
by johnb
Tue Jul 17, 2007 10:13 am
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Water Supply affecting bioler operation
Replies: 4
Views: 3677

hi campbell the plumber and the manufactures engineer would without dought have checked water pressure and volume in the flat above. this was obviously adequate or they would have flagged up a supply problem .however when you draw water the pressure and volume may be too low for there supply to trig...
by johnb
Tue Jul 17, 2007 9:44 am
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: help needed for refilling heating system
Replies: 1
Views: 3648

hi simon sounds like a blockage this is normally between the tank and first tee piece try blowing down pipe in tank or feeding wire down if this doesn't clear then you have to cut and replace pipe to tee. if system and tank is emptied then you need a bucket and pipe cutter plus two push fit straight...
by johnb
Mon Jul 16, 2007 10:48 am
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: adding x400
Replies: 5
Views: 4367

hi viv i think boiler manufacturing is a competitive business i have noticed over the years how they now put the least they can on new boilers. but combi boilers or sealed system boilers do have filling points .all the best john
by johnb
Mon Jul 16, 2007 10:24 am
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: expansion tank
Replies: 2
Views: 3144

hi dave short answer yes as high as possible all the best john
by johnb
Fri Jul 13, 2007 10:08 pm
Forum: Fillers, Sealants and Adhesives Forum
Topic: Combi Boilers / Shower units
Replies: 4
Views: 9618

hi ted not recommended really as if the suction from the pump is stronger than combi flow you will get air entering from any open taps or auto vents on boiler, you could fit pump before boiler on cold feed in, but this would require a flow sensor either integral to pump or separately if your boiler ...
by johnb
Fri Jul 13, 2007 9:42 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Electric wet central heating options?
Replies: 4
Views: 4652

hi sam you could investigate heat pumps they are more effective than straightforward electric heating being two thirds cheaper to run but the electric boiler on its own is cheaper to purchase and install. search google for heat pumps and research all the best john
by johnb
Fri Jul 13, 2007 5:09 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: What kind on heating system do I have
Replies: 3
Views: 3472

hi saaaitkj just a thought is this an old system or do you have a pressurized system with expansion vessel all the best john
by johnb
Fri Jul 13, 2007 4:50 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: To Flush or Not to Flush
Replies: 1
Views: 3905

hi andy most sludge accumulates in the radiators /boiler/and pump if you intend to replace rads do them all at once this will remove most of sludge then buy sludge cleaner/ neutralizer/and inhibitor follow instructions on bottle its a long job can be 4/6 hours or get the system jet flushed by a cont...
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