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31. combi boiler pressure: (Central Heating); Combination boiler pressure check Combination boilers or "combi" boilers as they are more commonly known sometimes stop working due to a drop in pressure. In most cases this is easily rectified and will ...; Created on 19 April 2014
32. Change a central heating pump: (Central Heating); Central heating pumps can sometimes fail and may need replacing, one way to tell if your pump has a problem is when the radiators in the upstairs of the property are warm, but the downstairs ones are much ...; Created on 20 April 2014
33. DIY powerflushing: (Central Heating); DIY powerflushing Central Heating systems can suffer from a build up of sludge, which can prevent efficient circulation of water around the system as well as cause potential damage and premature failure ...; Created on 20 April 2014
34. Install a radiator: (Central Heating); How to install a central heating radiator Central heating radiators can be installed in almost any room of the house and make a welcome addition. If fitting a radiator that is plumbed in to the central ...; Created on 20 April 2014
35. Remove a central heating radiator: (Central Heating); How to remove a central heating radiator Removing a radiator is not normally difficult as long as you take your time with it. If the radiator is a large on you may need two people to lift the radiator ...; Created on 21 April 2014
36. Central heating problems: (Central Heating); Central heating problems are not to be confused with boiler problems although they are closely related. This section deals with problems relating to cold radiators, radiators that are hot at the bottom ...; Created on 21 April 2014
37. Add chemicals to central heating: (Central Heating); There are now a large amount of chemicals that are designed to be used in central heating systems. Scale or rust inhibitor is probably the most common as it needs to be added to most types of central ...; Created on 21 April 2014
38. Fix a towel radiator to a wall: (Central Heating); Here we are fitting a towel radiator to a solid wall- If you are fixing a towel radiator to a stud wall it is recommended that it is fastened to the studs or noggins, unless you use a suitable plasterboard ...; Created on 21 April 2014
39. Install a towel radiator: (Central Heating); This article shows how to install a towel radiator in place of a traditional radiator. Please see the following articles that should be read before this article- Remove a central heating radiator | Fix ...; Created on 21 April 2014
40. Central heating systems: (Central Heating); Central heating can be complex to the DIY enthusiast, but hopefully these pages will help you! First you need to decide what type of boiler you have, there are basically only three different types- Conventional ...; Created on 21 April 2014
41. Cavity wall cleaning: (Damp); Cavity wall cleaning can often help in properties where there is a cavity wall but the wall seems to have rising damp, this can be caused by debris in the cavity that is bridging from the outer skin of ...; Created on 21 April 2014
42. Chemical damp proof course: (Damp); Chemical damp proof courses have become very popular, personally I prefer the electro osmosis method as it is far easier and cleaner but here is how a chemical damp proof course would be installed. Firstly ...; Created on 22 April 2014
43. Condensation: (Damp); Condensation in the home Condensation in your home can cause real problems if your home is not ventilated correctly and can often lead to mould outbreaks. Water vapour is constantly being created in ...; Created on 22 April 2014
44. Mould: (Damp); Mould can soon establish itself on a surface in damp, warm conditions. Mould can effect almost any surface as millions of mould spores in the air will soon establish on any suitable surface. Wallpaper, ...; Created on 22 April 2014
45. Damp patches on walls: (Damp); Damp patches on internal walls Damp patches on internal walls are very common, especially in some older houses. Identifying the exact cause is not always easy as the problem could be caused by condensation, ...; Created on 22 April 2014
46. Damp proofing cream: (Damp); Damp Proofing creams are now manufactured and sold un several different brands Damp proofing creams offer a quick and easy way to retrofit a damp proof course in your property if a physical DPC does ...; Created on 22 April 2014
47. Electro Osmosis Damp Proof course: (Damp); Electro Osmosis Damp Proof course As well as chemical or physical damp proof courses, there are electric damp proof courses. These are known as electro osmosis damp proof courses and are very effective. ...; Created on 22 April 2014
48. Penetrating damp: (Damp); Penetrating damp is caused when water enters the property via small cracks or joints in the fabric of the property, if left un treated the damp can cause considerable damage to the property and the occupants. ...; Created on 22 April 2014
49. Rising damp: (Damp); Rising damp can be a very debatable subject, there are some people convinced that it does not exist and that the companies making the damp proofing chemicals are encouraging people to inject their walls ...; Created on 22 April 2014

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