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    properties of lpgas

    1 ltr of compressed l p gas @ 15*c, how much gas is produced in cubic mtrs from 1 ltr from a cylinder?
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    which oil boiler course

    great stuff, all I needed to know. I would have always recommend metac had a great experiences there bout 3 yrs ago couldn't fault the center. with the Chevron course though just need another prospective. served my time with the fas plumbing apprenticeship and they do touch on ofb but briefly...
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    which oil boiler course

    hey guys, plumber friend of mine is looking to do the oil boiler servicing course, I have recommended the metac center, @ €1500 for two days a week for (i think) seven weeks, but he has looked up chevron @ €900 for four days total. imo the metac is geared towards a non plumbing back ground...
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    condensate trap everaption??

    I was reading and came across an article bout the dangers of the condensate trap evaporating when the boiler temp exceeds the due point of the fuel being burnt ( no condensate been produced) and running for long periods at the standard differential of 11*c, have never come across this issue b4...
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    Condensing boiler versus conventional comparisons

    "stoichiometric"... that reminds me must take a look at my GI notes :o
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    Using both solid fuel and oil for heating

    oh, sounds like double trouble
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    Back boiler and gas heating

    A back boiler is very inefficient take out back boiler if its possible and install a multifuel stove, should be straight forward for your plumber to reconnect to back boiler piping, as Shane said the steel in the back boiler will only survive the intense heat from the fire for so long they...
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    Using both solid fuel and oil for heating

    villa Also what is a 'split' secondary hot water circuit
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    Using both solid fuel and oil for heating

    how can it be done it was said the system is running a combi boiler thus no hot water storage cylinder, a safely installed solid fuel system.
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    Using both solid fuel and oil for heating

    cant be done, you will need a hot water storage cylinder which the solid fuel stove can be connected to. would be a good investment though, to have your system changed from combi oil to high efficiency oil fired boiler, new dual coil cylinder and then install your multi-fuel boiler stove, you...
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    heating system recommendation

    oh bother, I've been asked to look at some of the heat-link where the system been fond of the kero, but these heatlink systems are probably all bout 10 years and older the set back in some of the latest models IE rahue (spell) much improved. I'd sooner take on a mine field than heatlink did ya...
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    heating system recommendation

    hey the pool, have you ever heard of an interlocked system, in effect it is a way of wiring your cheating system (talk to your electrician) basically your thermostats run your boiler, lets say you have the three channel time clock 1hot water 2rads 3u.f. heating, when you clock calls for hot...
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    heating system recommendation

    hey 007, the ufh systems do drink the kero, you say you zoned the manifolds in the end how many valves did ya put in? what make of ufh did you put in?
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    How to bring down running cost of heat pump? Help!

    sent pm to record, we'll just wait and see. love to see how the geo works out after 2 yrs
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    isulated foundation systems (info required)

    never a truer statement made ' world gone mad' in some areas. tonnes and tonnes of concrete on top of insulation looks and sounds like more money for a rebuild in 15- 20 years time. also can you tell me is there any truth in this statement... an old lecture few years ago told us when...
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    isulated foundation systems (info required)

    hey all, the first site that caught my attention for insulated foundation systems [broken link removed] looking through it seems suitable for block build, going to contact the company to get further info as web isn't much to go by. also had a look at http://www.buildecohomes.co.uk/foundation...
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    Attic Floor Insulated any benefit in insulating the attic roof as well? material?

    just notice the diagram on roof ventilation through the soffit board, but over this winter I've seen pipes freezing caused by cold wind entering the attic space from these "ventilation" points. boiler pipes freezing in less than 40 Min's heard some neighbors talking of insulating the fascia...
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    Pros and cons; underfloor heating, pumped cavity insulation and concrete first floor

    you've got most of the important points to do this form of heating, the running costs are sightly more than traditional radiator system, I personally think the benefits out weigh this issue. 1. comfort if you like a lovely toasty warm house ufh 2. control if you would like to set accurately...
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    portable heater very large room

    IMO your looking at this in problem from the wrong angle, i think you should if you haven't already try to increase the output of the ufheating in that room your plumber or supplier will be able to do this. uf =heating can be on the heavy side with oil consumption but if you are running even an...
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