If your radiator isn’t working properly, it’s usually due to one of several common radiator problems. Many of these problems can be solved by home residents, without having to call a plumber or boiler engineer. Radiator not getting hot If your radiator isn’t getting hot, make sure that the thermostatic valve – the one with …
Being able to solder copper pipe is probably a plumber’s most important and most useful skill. It’s not difficult, but there are a couple of key things that you must do every time to ensure a watertight joint. Before we begin, be sure to check out our other popular articles on copper pipe: how to …
After a big family meal, there’s nothing more irritating than opening the dishwasher to see that everything inside is still dirty. Glasses are dull and cloudy. There’s bits of dried food on the plates and between the prongs of forks. Yuk. If you’ve got a dishwasher not cleaning or rinsing properly – don’t panic. There …
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Whether you need to drain a radiator or remove a radiator, these are not difficult tasks. In fact, you won’t even need to drain the central heating system. How to drain a radiator Close the valves The first thing to do is to close both radiator valves: the lockshield and the TRV (thermostatic radiator valve. …
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Increases in boiler pressure are absolutely normal. The system typically goes from 1 – 1.5 bar when cold, to at least 2. However, if your boiler pressure is too high, it may trigger the pressure release valve or even stop the boiler from working completely. Read on to learn more about this fault, and how …
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