Maintenance & Repairs - January 2007

I have a hot water tank (in the airing cupboard), plus two open tanks in the loft with ball valves.

The boiler comes on for 20 seconds and then switches off for 1-2 minutes. I recently re-mounted one of the radiator panels, and bled the system (of air).

2007-01-30 03:42:58 · 3 answers · asked by hml_vdb 1

Are only the gas units money savers? We have been told the electric ones don't save anything because of the amount of electric used when water is heated and that electric is also used when the unit is not. Any knowledge on the subject will be greatly appreacited

2007-01-30 03:29:58 · 2 answers · asked by LisaMarie 2

2007-01-30 03:29:32 · 3 answers · asked by janalberty 1

2007-01-30 03:15:31 · 2 answers · asked by dawnybloom 1

When I use the remote, the door starts to close but then stops and the light starts blinking as if there was an obstruction in the object interference beam. However, there is nothing obstructing the track nor the beam area. When I push and hold down the wall mounted "open/close" button, it closes all the way with no stopage or blinking.

2007-01-30 02:41:53 · 22 answers · asked by beefygator 1

It is only about two years old but I can't find the manual - if I ever had it.

2007-01-30 02:28:21 · 3 answers · asked by Diapason45 7

I am hoping you can help me. We use BR30 Indoor Reflector Lamp bulbs at work. They only last about 2 weeks. We replacing about 24 bulbs every two weeks.
We have tried different brand bulbs but it dose not seem to matter. Do you have any suggestion as to may be wrong.
One of my guys thought the lights fixtures my be not be making good contact with the bulbs. Or maybe electrical surges? But we were not sure what to do about it.

2007-01-30 02:12:08 · 4 answers · asked by gandpz2 1

have forgotten to flush and maybe got up in the middle of the night and added more. I don't remember really. Anyway, I flushed it and it came all the way up but didn't overrun...but a little more and it would have. I fished out the toilet paper and bailed out most of the water. I looked into the tank and the water is there and it looks ok. I want to try to flush it again now that I did all this but scared
that it will overflow and not stop and I wouldn't know what to do.
I have a plunger which I used after I got everything out. I'm trying to get up the courage to flush it again and see what happens. Does anyone have any advice before I do this. I REALLY don't want it to overflow :( Thanks for any help.

2007-01-30 01:57:50 · 8 answers · asked by sandyfirewind 3

I have hot water heating system in my house. I've noticed just recently that I can hear what sounds like water flowing and dripping inside different pipes throughout the house. It's never made this noise before and I've been living there about 2 years now. It only lasts about 10 or 15 minutes then I can't hear it anymore. It sounds like there's a little stream of water dripping from one pipe to another. Is this bad?

2007-01-30 01:54:56 · 3 answers · asked by pt_croozin 2

2007-01-30 01:31:31 · 1 answers · asked by stazzle11 1

I have a shed in my yard that houses my water pump. I have a clap on lamp with a 250 watt heat lamp bulb in it to keep it from freezing. How bad is it on electricity?? I mean is it like running the dryer all day?? Or like the refigerator being plugged in and on, Or a lamp plugged in and on all day. Can I use a regular bulb to keep it from freezing also? If so what watt bulb will keep it unfrozen?? I feel like this is a stupid question but I think I am giving Dominion Power enough money right now to heat my house. All info is appreciated. Thank you

2007-01-30 01:23:19 · 6 answers · asked by dolfingal1 1

it fixed

2007-01-30 01:11:06 · 6 answers · asked by maryanna d 1

The living room in my house is extremely damp.
There is water on the window sils and it smells realy strong...
I think its from the windows...
How much damage can this have to the property and whats the best way to sort it out.
How do you isolate the damp points?
Thanks

2007-01-30 01:09:13 · 5 answers · asked by Brains 1

if you'r landlord has maintance or repair crew come i to fix something and they break or damage anything in your apartment who is reliable to pay for it?

2007-01-30 01:05:32 · 4 answers · asked by ~rare~ 1

While helping my ex-girlfriend replace her dishwasher, must have stressed the hot water supply line when giggling the pipes around to reconnect the line to the new dishwasher. Am now in "hot water"...(again!) with her as the joint is dripping in the basement now. Its copper pipe....if I heat up the joint will new solder seal it ? Or should the valve be replaced? Any input greatly appreciated...and no, no new boyfriend to help her!

2007-01-30 01:00:17 · 4 answers · asked by Foss 4

2007-01-30 00:55:51 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Should I figure the total floor space, or do I need to figure each room separately so that I have tapered edges for all rooms?

2007-01-30 00:34:31 · 2 answers · asked by spencer 2

I have wooden ones that were recently painted. but often get phone calls from double glazing to upgrade to plastic

2007-01-30 00:34:23 · 8 answers · asked by Apri 2

First I thought it had to do with usage, but even if the last water used for the day is hot, those pipes will freeze before the cold water......and now my friends are seeing the same thing.....

2007-01-30 00:10:36 · 12 answers · asked by Avie 2

Furnace runs, shuts off and comes right back on. Replaced the thermostat & that didn't help. Gas bill is going to be bad this month. Any ideas? gary

2007-01-29 23:41:51 · 4 answers · asked by gwskh2 1

2007-01-29 23:40:37 · 4 answers · asked by bcbevs 2

Many thanks for all your replies to my earlier post

http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070130022004AA01hhV&r=w

I am now even more confused. The boiler in question can be found here:

http://www.worcester-bosch.co.uk/index.php?fuseaction=product.detail&con_id=5052&detail_id=5793

and it was item 10 that i tinkered with.

was this correct to bring the pressure up or should i be looking at another tap to adjust.

One guy mentioned that there should be a tap like devise underneath the boiler that lets the water in, this needs to be opened to increase pressure.

I have a "garden tap like" tap about 0.5 metre under the boiler, is this the one.

Please excuse my ignorance as I am useless with plumbing but don;t want to make a big mistake.

Many thanks

Dan

2007-01-29 22:46:28 · 3 answers · asked by mikey 1

2007-01-29 22:31:55 · 2 answers · asked by SETH 1

How do I wire an outlet to make the top plug be controled by a light switch and still have the bottom plug remain constant hot without interruption from the light switch?

2007-01-29 21:22:26 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have recently moved into a new property but the Worcester 28i Combi boiler seems to have problems with pressure. The boiler works but the pressure has never gone above 1 and so is always below the recomended pressure.

If I need hot water and the contiol is on the hot water only mode the pressure is not enough to provide hot water, unless the central heating control is set to on, then it is ok.

I spoke to a friend and they recomended that I locate the pressure release valve and turn it until the pressure built up. Problem is it will only turn one way and the pressure has gone down even more now.

Have I done the right thing but not enough or is there something else I need to do. I can't afford over £100 to get someone out just to turn the correct knob.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

Dan

2007-01-29 21:20:04 · 13 answers · asked by mikey 1

I have replaced the pump and all rads are heating up okay, hot water system is okay but water comes out of the vent pipe like a tap...! New pump is in the same direction as the old one. Please help!

2007-01-29 20:52:03 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-29 19:46:20 · 7 answers · asked by wjb 3

I have a ceiling fan/light controlled by a dimmer and 3 spd. fan switch. For some reason, light bulbs do not last very long in it. Is there a certain 'tear drop' shaped bulb that holds up to constant dimming and any vibrations from a fan? Thanks.

2007-01-29 18:58:01 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm alone, and the water heater started hissing really loud about 15 minutes ago. It's late at night and I have no one to call. tried the emergency number on the heater but no one answers. I'm afraid it will explode.
It's really loud! some one please tell me what is going on, or how to make it stop!

2007-01-29 18:37:41 · 7 answers · asked by Mr. Sly 4

My garage door stopped working. It will open but it won't close with the garage door opener. I can however close it from the inside by pressing the button manually. What's wrong with my garage door opener?

2007-01-29 17:57:27 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous