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G3: ‘A hot water system that has a hot water storage vessel shall incorporate precautions to: (a) prevent the temperature of the water stored in the vessel at any time exceeding 100˚C’
Quooker: ‘The water is heated to 110˚C in the Quooker tank…When the water flows out of the boiling-water tap...
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We have solar panels for our hot water, so we have the main water tank in the airing cupboard, plus a small pressurised (I think) tank. The smaller one has been leaking for several years leaving rusty water on the outside & on towels in the cupboard. The system also keeps losing pressure...
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Just joined - and would really appreciate some help with the following.
I've been living in my house for about 15 years - no major plumbing issues. Earlier on this year, I noted avery small amount of water coming up through my wood flooring in my sitting room, in between the 'joins'.
Now...
Hi, I've got an unvented hot water cylinder with a leaking pipe. The job is in a residential property in pontefract.
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New to the forum and absolute rookie so please have a mercy :)
I have a combi Viessmann vitodens 100w which does not give the hot water constantly, we have moved in to the house 6 months ago and when during the summer months it's not a big issue, during the winter it would be nice to...
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Hope i can get some advise regarding this issue. As the title says am getting this loud clunking noise from my hot water cylinder which appears to happen when the hot water is on or hot water tap is running. It only recently started last few days. The system is a Kingspan Tribune XE...
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I live in an apartment where we own a ariston aures slim water heater which is used to heat my bathroom and kitchen sinks (installed before me, I would have used two separate ones instead).
After using it for a year with varying degrees of success it's now completely failed on us for...
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I am looking to install a new Drinking Water Filter System as water quality is not good at my home. Lots of Lime Scale and Chlorine etc.
Which one should I choose?
1. Ceramic Water Filter System
2. 6 Stage Reverse Osmosis Water Filter
Appreciate any help in this regard...
The boiler was new 2014, we moved into it in 2015 with no paperwork for anything and we started hearing gurgling/ knocking noises after hot water was drawn off for up to 45 minutes afterwards. We have had the following work carried out:-
New heat store thermostat
New circuit board
New hot...
I had a new Combi boiler (a Vaillant EcoTec exclusive green IQ 843) installed a few days ago replacing a previous system one. My flat has 2 bathrooms on two floors with 2 showers and 1 bath.
Heating works, and hot water mostly works as well but there's something that kicks in when we shower...
I moved into a detached bungalow last June, and last Sept I had a problem with clanging pipes which I only heard in the early hours. This stopped in May for 4 months but returned as soon as it got colder a month ago. I've been woken by loud banging in pipes about 5 to 5.30am. A local plumber...
I've just moved into a new build flat, and am looking at getting a water softener installed. I don't have enough space under my sink, but I'm not that fussed about having a drinking water tap, so I was looking at maybe putting it in the utility cupboard.
However, my understanding with water...
I’m looking for quotations to install a new package treatment unit for a new-build 4 bed house (with potential annexe) and associated outflow to either infiltration field, or to the dyke that runs alongside the plot.
The house will not be completed for some time, but in the interim the plant...
I have a hot water and cold water pump in the house for the bathrooms in a 3 strorey victorian house. the pumps are not stopping. can someone help. I am in SW116AB - Clapham
Hi looking for a bit of advise for anyone who has experience with the following.
Since moving house I have developed eczema, I have narrowed it down to me having hard water.
Does anyone have any experience with using a water filter to try and combat this.
I have seen just shower head sets up...
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I'm putting in a new rising main to my 1st floor flat. The pipe work is to run on the outside of the building in Insuduct. The water board will put in a new connection to the property boundary then a 750mm deep trench has to be dug to the Water Boards spec to the property (approx. 3m. long). I...
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So just been told by my plumber that it looks like my unvented got water tank, Santon 300 litres is lime scaled up causing the pressure to be getting lower on the hot water.
Are there any plumbers or companies out there that can do a descale and flush through or otherwise I need...
This heating system is new to me, in reality about 8 years old and in good condition.
In the tail end of last winter's heating season, I think I shot myself in the foot. With more bedrooms than occupants and a water cost of about £4/tonne,
I had a water meter installed.
It might have been a...
Hi All,
Looking for some advice. The tank in the attic has been trickling out of the overflow for a few weeks now.
I have an open vented system with a hot water pump (Stuart Turner monsoon twin 3) fitted.
Have already changed the valve and float in the attic. Set it very low but water is...
Can you blend the water as it leaves the cylinder or does it have to be done at point of use?
just thinking I could use a slightly smaller cylinder for a tight spot as the stored hot water would ‘last longer’ You don’t need 60degree water to wash your hands or the dishes.
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