Can an HIU be replaced with an electric boiler?
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I live in a 1-bed flat in fairly new apartment building (2020) that uses HIUs (Heat Interface Unit) in every flat, with heat delivered from a central boiler in the building. The building management recently signed a new energy tariff that has created absurdly high bills of £250+ per month …
Can I just replace the metal switch on my shower diverter, or do I need a new valve?
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My shower has 2 seperate heads which are controlled by what i believe is called a 3-way diverter valve. The metal turn switch which controls where water flows to has fallen off, so now my shower only operates one of the shower heads. To fix it, would i be able …
New radiators - when to clean system?
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I am replacing 7 new radiators. Do I clean the system now or after fitting the new ones. Thanks roy.
Broken shower knob.
Plumbing
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I have a Neptune solo shower approx 8 yrs old. The power knob has broken having major problems finding a replacement. Any suggestions please?
boiler not working same after installation of a combi boiler
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Apologies in advance for the long text, but i would give as much details as possible so you know the full situation. Radiator not working as used to Had system boiler replaced for combi boiler and one of my radiator was very hot on the top and warm on the …
Bathroom smell
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Hi. My bathroom is currently suffering from an eggy/sewedgey smell. I've run the water extensively to work through the p-traps and there has been no change. I've tried to smell the sink plug, shower plug, around the toilet and the fan vent to see if the smell is more present …
Water pump replacement.
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Hi all. I have a very noisy grundfos ups 15-50 130 pump. The big red one. A like for like replacement for the pump is quite expensive (around £350). I've been looking for a cheaper replacement, and I've come across this and wondered if anyone can confirm if this would …
New boiler needed, but have Stainless Steel pipework?
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Hi, I need to have our gas boiler changed. We currently have an old system with a hot water tank. Our house was built during a copper shortage, so while the pipes to the radiators are copper, some of the pipes under the floors are Stainless Steel. Does this matter …
Soundproofing
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Hi, Iv recently moved into a 1950's semidetached house. No chimney. My neighbours, love to play very loud music all day and night, along with every door being slammed shut and late night fights!!! It took me a long time to find the right house in the area I needed. …
Why is filling loop not repressurising boiler?
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I have a gravity feed system. I have tried to repressurise my boiler, but when I opened the filling loop valves, nothing happened. I know the filling loop works as I’ve used it recently. The water in the cold water tank hasn’t frozen, but could the pipe between there and …