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    6 Nations.

    I said it way back in the early days of February.
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    6 Nations.

    I think you missed my point. England were a few minutes away (if they held out and won that 1st game). Ireland were 4 points from a grand slam. This Irish squad is every bit a semi final team. I expect it, you may not. Hope is for bad planners. However luck, like in life is very much needed...
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    6 Nations.

    England can feel properly aggrieved. They were a few minutes from a Grand Slam. France robbing them at the death. As they have done to us some many times, so is life. England can take some consolation that while it's a second consequent year of finishing level on points, but falling short...
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    Banning smoking tobacco in cars with kids.

    You can't legislate for stupidity, well you can, but it won't work. AGS have enough to be doing besides dealing with bad parents parenting. Education and not legislation is path we should go down. Common sense should never have to be written into law.
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    Best Priced Condensor Boiler

    I too would favour the Vortex.
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    6 Nations.

    Is it too early to talk about a Grand Slam? probably :p England in two weeks is a massive game. Hard place to go but not impossible. We have the beating of this English side, Especially as they favour bringing their wingers up the field. if Johnnie has his kicking boots on, we can certainly...
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    Shower pump starting-and-stopping for hot-water

    What is the make and model of the shower?
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    Where to source valve for old back boiler

    Ask your installer is he willing to fit a part you sourced on-line.
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    Radiator Covers

    I wouldn't advise rad covers. If you have thermostatic rad valves fitted they will shut down as soon as the box warms up.
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    Rads upstairs need to be bled EVERY day

    Most likely cause is a leak. You are losing water and it leaves the system from the highest point first. There is a strong possibility the leak is on the ground floor and under ground. As Shane suggested, check around the boiler for evidence of water loss.
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    adding thermostate to circulating pump

    Pipe stat is the way to go, just break the cable supplying pump and run it thorough stat. Stat should cost no more then €15.
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    Where to source valve for old back boiler

    You installer is obliged by law to issue you a certificate of competence on completion of a service or repair. Prices of parts has been a real bug bear of mine for years now. You and us (installers) get robbed blind on parts in Ireland. The cost is greatly inflated once it crosses the Irish sea.
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    Solid Fuel Range to heat 15 Rads

    Don't forget if it's a double panel rad, it will count as two rads. Beware of sales talk.
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    Scrap gas boiler, what's it worth?

    Scrap places will take all sorts of metal, they may not pay for it but they certainly won't charge you for taking it. @ tool, let us know if you get anything please.
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    Problem Oil Burner heating Back Boiler

    Very possible that an old existing non return valve (one way valve) has stuck in the open position from the draining down and refilling. It has happened me more then once and caused the same symptoms as you describe. Might be worth a check. This valve will be found on the secondary circuit...
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    Advice on gas bolier replacement

    Get a few more prices and compare. Not familiar with quoted boiler but prices for straight fit seem to be in the region of €1800 - €2000 inc VAT. A cylinder change is normally around €400 - €450 inc VAT and new electrical element. As I said, get a few quotes and compare. Ensure that flushing...
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    Can you buy a toilet handle on its own?

    Yes, all plumbing suppliers will have them.
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    Changing hot water cylinder in house - how big a job?

    Job would take half a day or so. Change the immersion while you are at it. Most professional plumbers will take all waste off site, even the stuff that is worthless. However cylinders are not worthless. Hang onto it and bring it to a local scrap place for about €30 - €40. Expect to pay under...
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    Oil Tank in need of replacement

    Excellent post. OP, this is how it should be. Basically every new tank/replacement tank will need to be double skinned or a containment area built around it. It won't/doesn't happen until proper enforcement takes place. For example, doing it right costs, maybe 3 or 4 times more then doing it...
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    Scrap gas boiler, what's it worth?

    Nothing or pretty close to it. Only pure metals make money. Your rads and boiler are largely mixed metal.
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