Fitting an outside tap..... - Page 3

Benipete · 09-04-2009, 18:46

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Originally Posted by Retlaw

They have some in Wilkinsons, but watch it, I noticed some of one type, the sealing washers had fallen out, try using one without the washer, and you will have a new shower installed.

Retlaw.

If all else fails,buy a flaming watering can.

Neil · 09-04-2009, 19:31

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Originally Posted by derekgas

Yours would just be 'not to current standards' Neil, and I'm fairly confident you know what that means

But does it have to be to current standards? That is why I asked if it was a retrospective regulation. My back boiler does not meet current standards for efficiency but I don't have to change it.

derekgas · 09-04-2009, 21:30

No you dont have to change it, unless you change the tap, or the pipework, same with the back boiler, you can repair it, but cant replace it unless you meet the strict criteria for not having a condensing boiler, you can still buy a back boiler unit though!!

Neil · 09-04-2009, 21:59

Out of interest what is the criteria for not having one of those expensive condensing things that they lie about the efficiency of?

derekgas · 09-04-2009, 22:05

They dont lie about the efficiency, I have a gas analiser, and can prove that some of these are up to 98% efficient in the winter.. sedbuk is a seasonal efficiency, not a constant... The criteria, in short, is that the savings made would be far less than the costs of installation, or if a condensing flue or drain cannot possibly be installed, this has to be applied for with the council, and very few are successful, if you live 20 storeys up, with no outside wall, you might just get away with it!

Neil · 09-04-2009, 22:16

I might buy myself a spare one then BAXI BERMUDA)

derekgas · 10-04-2009, 07:18

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Originally Posted by Neil

I might buy myself a spare one then BAXI BERMUDA)

Dont buy the one in the link though, it is one of the older ones (401), there wont be many parts available for that, but plenty for the 502, 57/4 and the likes.

Neil · 10-04-2009, 08:00

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Originally Posted by derekgas

Dont buy the one in the link though, it is one of the older ones (401), there wont be many parts available for that, but plenty for the 502, 57/4 and the likes.

LOL, I was surprised how many parts were for sale for them on ebay.

Anyway it depends who you know that work at Baxi, and I know quite a few

derekgas · 10-04-2009, 08:08

Well, as this thread has wandered off the edge of the planet, might as well carry on (sorry Emzy), I dont know anyone at Baxi, Valor, Potterton, Main, or whoever actually owns it now, I do know that people who work there, dont used thier products, especially if they have to pay!

, used to be a lot of free stuff about, but I think somebody remembered to close the back door!