DIY query

[TheFaQQer]

White, rectangular, sometimes hot, generally fixed to walls, often under windows.

normally freezing cold, hence the need for a plumber.

Unless bleeding the radiators will solve the problem. Have you tried that?

[norrahe]

normally freezing cold, hence the need for a plumber.

Unless bleeding the radiators will solve the problem. Have you tried that?

no, but some bloke from british gas came round to give me a quote for £580

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[TheFaQQer]

no, but some bloke from british gas came round to give me a quote for £580

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£580 - just to bleed the radiators -

I'd try bleeding them yourself before getting a plumber in

[Zippy]

£580 - just to bleed the radiators -

I'd try bleeding them yourself before getting a plumber in

I do hope your life insurance policies are up to date ...

[norrahe]

£580 - just to bleed the radiators -

I'd try bleeding them yourself before getting a plumber in

bleeding the plumber? hadn't thought of that

[TheFaQQer]

bleeding the plumber? hadn't thought of that

It would make a nice reversal of fortune...

[norrahe]

It would make a nice reversal of fortune...

Well if you hear of any headlines along the lines of "It contractor bleeds plumber to death... they thought he was a radiator"

[kaiser78]

I have been quoted £475 inc vat for power flushing 14 radiators (some doubles) - does this sound reasonable ?

[dinker]

http://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects/drainch.htm

[OrangeHopper]

That is gross! Today I removed a radiator, rubbed it down, sprayed it, put it back on, bleed it and balanced it, all in two hours and had enough time to put one coat of paint on the walls.