Boiler Scheme Information

Replacing T-stat on HVAC system, old to new and extra wires… hmmmm? oh .. no heat!?

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Here is your mission should you choose to accept it… HELP!!!!
It’s not horribly cold out, have back up heaters but trying to change T-stat. I have wired Hydronic boilers so know the new stuff but this retro is kicking my butt.
Older home, 1964 with Electric Furnace and Heat pump for heat and A.C…. »

Construction Industry Scheme - Limited Company engages another Limited Company?

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If a limited company engages another limited company to perform works in a domestic property, does the Construction Industry Scheme apply?
For example, if a heating company sub-contracts a gas boiler installation to another limited company, would the scheme apply, or is it only if the sub-contractor is a self-employed tradesman?
Thank, anyone who can assist..
Am looking… »

Installing solar panels on roof, pros and cons.?

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I am considering taking up the offer of installation of solar panels on roof of my detach house. I believe there are different types of schemes. There is the one that only give hot water, central heating and all household electrical use. There is also the other scheme that will provide electricity for all the… »

does anyone know how much a gas central heating boiler costs?

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can anyone help me please, I need a new gas boiler for my central heating and running hot water, I have a three bed house with 7 radiators and have two seperate boilers at the moment and the ancient hot water one has broken and the central heating one is over 15 years old. I… »

How can I get schools (in London, UK) to go for renewable energy easily?

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Solar PV? Solar Thermal? Air Pump Heaters? Combination Boilers? Etc? Are any affordable schemes available in… »

Control of Boiler FD Fan?

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I need help on the below drawing (copy and paste the following link in your browser)
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_WT5VBCZXHFLSN3EPKYNG5VMTVI/album/photos/412030
Right now steam is being produced from boiler and steam demand is controlled via PT-1000 by manupulating air/fuel ratio using a mechanical linkage scheme. This mechanical linkage gets OP from PIC-1000 and adjust the fuel valve and air damper opening…. »

British Gas Boiler Install Quotation?

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We bought our house a year ago and knew from the outset that we would have to update the central heating system in the years to come, but it came sooner than expected. To cut a long (and frankly quite scary) story short, we had our boiler condemned. British Gas came out and have quoted… »

Can I paint my old Baxi gas fire?

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We moved into our house about a year ago. We are currently decorating our sitting room in black and white colour scheme, however we have a hideous old style Baxi gas fire with the wood surround. Is there any way that we can paint the wood (keeping all the metal parts showing) black?… »

Can I get a British Gas boiler if I'm not with them?

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My mother’[s boiler recently broke down, and it will be costly to replace it. British Gas offer a great monthly payment scheme for new boilers, and I was wondering if you would have to be with them to buy one from them?
She is with Scottish HydroElectric for… »

What can i do about broken boiler?

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My boiler has broken unexpectedly, causing loss of heating or hot water. I am a homeowner and, apparently stupidly, thought the boiler would be covered by either my buildings or contents insurance.
Basically, i have no money or savings and struggle to pay bills monthly. Of course, it will take up to a year for me… »

Does anybody have any idea's for Christmas song?

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I was just wondering if anybody has any Christmas song idea’s, it’s a sort of joke.
The scenario is a scheme where boilers are installed but their pretty useless and break down, the general service of the company is poor to.
So far I have a few songs, songs such as "relight my boiler".
Any comments or song… »

Does anybody have any good Christmas song idea's?

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I was just wondering if anybody has any Christmas song idea’s, it’s a sort of joke.
The scenario is a scheme where boilers are installed but their pretty useless and break down, the general service of the company is poor to.
So far I have a few songs, songs such as "relight my boiler".
Any comments or song… »

My landlord is refusing to fix my boiler?

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When i moved into my house about 7 month ago there was a problem with the housing benefit getting paid to him after a while he didn’t want to resolve it so proceeded with going to court to get a possession order what i have now been served with stating i need to leave on… »

How does this letter sound? To DPS regarding bond. (quite long)?

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Does it sound aggressive, is it too long winded etc? Cheers
DPS Deposit Protection Scheme
The Pavilions
Bridgwater Road
Bristol
BS99 6AA
To whom it may concern,
We moved into 1 Bryn Tegai on the 17th of November 2009 after months of wrangling. We enlisted our friend Stuart Crossland to help us move. Having moved our belongings into the house, the… »

Can anyone advise me on how many things my landlord is doing wrong here and if I should report him?

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We have been in the property just over a year now.
He’s a private landlord.
*The tenancy agreement we signed was for 6 months, and he’s never renewed it, or at least has never asked us to sign anything else.
*After asking him numerous times, he still won’t supply me with any info on which tenancy deposit scheme… »

Have I been conned by British Gas?

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I had an old central heating combi boiler. Each year for the last ten years when it was serviced by British Gas the Engineer said that because of the age of the boiler some of the parts were no longer available. My attitude was that if its not broke, don’t fix it. However, with the… »

I live in privately rented accommodation, how can i increase it’s energy efficiency?

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My flat has no cavity wall to insulate, it has old sash windows and an old inefficient boiler. Is there any way I can push my landlord to get double glazing or fit a better boiler? Like government schemes maybe? And if not, what can I do myself to make it… »

Tenancy has come to an end have been given notice where do i stand?

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ok so i have a bit of a problem, i have 3 children and my tenancy has come to end and my landlord has served me notice. throughout my tenancy i have always paid my rent, the only reason she is evicting me is because i told her i cannot afford to pay the rent… »

Can You Explain What A "Boiler Room Scheme" Is?

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I’m unfamiliar with "stock talk".. what exactly is the Boiler Room… »

How long does it take council to comeplete mojor parts of work with decent homes scheme?

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new batchroom, kitchen, boiler, radiators and full rewire of house, ruff idea? thanks
MAJOR not mojor… »

Can you recomend a boiler for..?

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A 3 bed roomed bungalow with 10 radiators. I’m registered for the boiler scrappage scheme but i’m confused as each plumber has his own preferred boiler. I want to make the right decision as it is a big… »

is my boiler eligible for the scrappage scheme?

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Hi I have looked on the website but my boiler isn’t listed I am just wondering if anyone out there knows. It is an Ariston DIA 24 MFFICE was installed when the house was built in 1996. Hopefully someone can help… »

What sort of price should a new boiler be?

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I’ve been having problems with my heating system and have now been advised by a heating engineer that I need a new boiler. Mine is about 25 years old, gas central heating. i just wondered if anyone knew the sort of price a new one, fully fitted should be please. I’ve… »

boiler scrappage scheme with british gas - is is a good idea?

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hi
just head about this boiler scrappage scheme, i have an ancient boiler, and last year somehow ended up signing with british gas homecare boiler service cover, paying £17 a month.british gas support this scrappage scheme and are also offering a further £400 discount from british gas themselves…i have 2 question:
1-has anyone else gone for this… »

Johnson and Starley warm air boiler?

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Can anyone tell me what the energy rating is for a Johnson and Starley JB40-50 gas fueled boiler providing warm air/forced air central heating. Manufactured around 1994.
There is an installation guide here http://www.johnsonandstarley.co.uk/downloads/ZZ0384.pdf
And more info here: http://www.johnsonandstarley.co.uk/
I am interested in this with reference to the boiler scrappage scheme currently… »