Disconnecting a washing machine is simple most of the time but can be a bit of a headache. It is easier to “unplumb” than plumb in a washing machine but it’s not always plain sailing. I have been a full-time plumber for over a decade and have fitted and disconnected many washing machines. Steps to […]
Removing a radiator from a wall can be very difficult. Depending on what system you have, the size of the radiator you’re removing, and the condition of the valves, it can be a 6-hour nightmare or a 10-minute walk in the park. I have been a full-time heating engineer carrying out radiator repairs and replacements
Water pump pliers, called grips by plumbers, are adjustable pliers that are much-needed and one of the best tools in every plumbers tool kit. I have been plumbing and buying plumbing tools (many more than I need) for over a decade and have had my first and best water pump pliers since day one. Here
Adjustable spanners (or adjustable wrenches) are an essential part of any plumbing tool kit. Having the best tools as a plumber will make jobs go much more smoothly. I have been a full-time plumber and buying plumbing tools for over a decade and have bought many more tools than I need. Here I’ll show you the
When your pressure drops too low, the boiler will stop working, which means no heating or hot water. The pressure should be between 1 and 1.5 bar when the radiators are cold. I have been repairing and servicing Worcester boilers for over a decade and have fixed many boiler pressure problems. Worcester boiler pressure explained Worcester boilers
When your MT10 timer is broken your heating will not work. Replacing the MT10 timer (or MT10rf) on a Worcester boiler is very simple once you have removed the boiler casing. I have been carrying out boiler replacements and repairs for over ten years and replacing an MT10 timer is very basic. Here I’ll show
When your pressure drops too low, the boiler will stop working, which means no heating or hot water. The pressure should be between 1 and 1.5 bar when the radiators are cold. I have been repairing and servicing boilers for over a decade and have fixed many boiler pressure problems. Vaillant boiler pressure explained Vaillant boilers have
When your pressure drops too low, the boiler will stop working, which means no heating or hot water. The pressure should be between 1 and 1.5 bar when the radiators are cold. I have been repairing and servicing boilers for over a decade and have fixed many boiler pressure problems. Baxi boiler pressure explained Baxi boilers have
A boiler filling loop is needed on all pressurised central heating systems. If you have a combi boiler or system boiler you should have a filling loop. The filling loop is used to repressurise the boiler by connecting the cold water to the heating system via a flexible or solid pipe and two valves. I
A pressure relief valve (PRV) is a safety device on a pressurised heating system that prevents the pressure from getting too high and becoming dangerous. When the pressure reaches 3 bar, the PRV releases the water from the system and discharges it outside. I have been repairing boilers full-time for over a decade and replacing
