Advice & guides
Heating & plumbing advice
Straight-talking guides from the Sparta engineers who spend every day on Lincolnshire boilers, radiators and pipes.
Radiators cold at the bottom? Here's what it means
Cold at the bottom means sludge; cold at the top means air. How to tell the difference, what a power flush actually does, and when to fit a magnetic filter.
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Landlord gas safety certificates (CP12) explained
What a CP12 covers, how often landlords need one, what happens at the inspection, and the penalties for letting a certificate lapse.
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When should you winterise a static caravan?
Drain down before the first hard frost. What winterisation covers, when to book it on the Lincolnshire coast, and what spring reconnection involves.
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Why is my boiler losing pressure?
Boiler pressure dropping below 1 bar? Here are the usual causes — leaks, bled radiators, a failed expansion vessel or PRV — and when to call an engineer.
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How much does a new boiler cost in Lincolnshire?
What a new combi or system boiler really costs to supply and fit in Lincolnshire, what changes the price, and how to avoid paying for the wrong size.
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How long does it take to service a boiler?
A standard gas boiler service takes about one to two hours. Here's what a Gas Safe engineer checks, how often to book one, and what it costs.
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