On Sun, 14 Mar 2004 16:58:50 -0000, in uk.d-i-y "Liz"
strung together this:

Lurch wrote:

From reading the other posts it does seem like the thermostat on the
pipe by the fire could be at fault. Although these type of systems can
become quite complex, I've done a few like this before now and each
one has been done slightly differently.
As for who to check it out I would have the plumber check what does
what, how it's meant to work and whether the correct stats and safety
devices are in place. I would also have an electrician come and check
the wiring is safe and that the devices are functioning as they
should.
Many thanks to you all, I'll call someone in tomorrow, - as for a pipe by
the fire - there isn't one. No pipes for miles around. Or thermostats. I
chose the immersion heater as Dave says, because I don't have much faith in
the oil system, also I don't want the boiler running during the summer as it
makes the kitchen too hot. I also want to be able to have quick source of
hot water available maybe as a top up, there's only one of me (and though
I'm very clean!) I don't need gallons of it constantly.

Thanks again, will get on the trail of a reputable company tomorrow.
Liz

There must be a pipe by the fire, or 2 at least. If the fire heats the
water the water must go near the fire, most probably in a pipe. They
may be hidden away in boxing or behind the plaster though. I'm sure
the plumber will find out what's going on though.
Out of interest, where are you, geographically?
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SJW
A.C.S. Ltd.