To turn the water off, you will need to turn off the stopcock or stop tap. This is normally in the cupboard under the kitchen sink, or somewhere close to it. However, it could also be in your bathroom or in a cupboard near your meter. The stopcock itself is usually made out of brass … Read more
Knowing how to change a ball valve is probably one of the most useful DIY skills you can have. If you’ve got a leaking or dripping overflow pipe, having this skill can save you a fortune from an emergency plumber call out. How to change a ball valve on a loft tank Isolate the cistern … Read more
If you want to know how to change an immersion heater, this easy-to-follow article will guide you through the process. Changing an immersion heater is a straightforward task, although removing the old immersion heater from the hot water cylinder can be really tough. How to change an immersion heater Immersion heaters run on mains voltage … Read more
The Ideal boiler F1 fault means that the water pressure in your system is too low for your Ideal boiler to operate. You can easily fix this problem by topping up the pressure yourself. Ideal boiler F1 fault explained In a combi boiler heating system, the water pressure must be at least 1 – 1.5 … Read more
If you need to replace or remove a radiator, you’ll need to drain the central heating system. Fortunately this isn’t a difficult task. You won’t need any tools beyond a screwdriver, and in most cases, you won’t need to go into the loft. This article will tell you what to do. How to drain the … Read more
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