bungalow

A bungalow is a small house or cottage that is either single-story or has a second story built into a sloping roof (usually with dormer windows), and may be surrounded by wide verandas.The first house in England that was classified as a bungalow was built in 1869. In America it was initially used as a vacation architecture, and was most popular between 1900 and 1918, especially with the Arts and Crafts movement.
The term is derived from the word bangla (meaning "Bengali") and used elliptically to mean "a house in the Bengal style."

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    Adding ensuite in bungalow

    Hi all, I am doing some work in my bungalow and need a bit of advice. I have a toilet, bath and sink in my bathroom which has an AAV and am looking to add an ensuite. The Architect/Engineer drawings which are below show the new toilet tied into the existing 110 soil pipe, however after a lot...
  2. M

    Hello and a question.

    Hi everyone, I've just joined this forum after reading for a while, as I have a question that I hope I can get some advice on. I am about to begin first fix on my single storey extension that I am building and would like some advice on the piping for central heating. I have had a Worcester...
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    Bungalow replacing CH pipes in concrete (due to leak) with drop down:Hep20 or Copper?

    Hi, I am a relative newbie to the site. Following my last post it seems we've got a leak underfloor with the CH pipes set in the concrete slab of our bungalow. The boiler pressure is dropping from 1.5 bar to zero every 24 hours. As there are no visible sign of leaks anywhere to be seen in and...
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    BG Upsell? Boiler pressure loss: Under concrete pipes leaking or Heat exchanger?

    Hi, I am new to the forum. Hopefully, I can get some advice regarding the Combi boiler / CH problems in my bungalow? The pressure keeps dropping every couple of days. I have BG out to try and fix (they've been out twice in the last week) They are suggesting it's either the heat exchanger or...
    • Sammyez
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    • boiler bungalow concrete engineer exchanger heat heat exchanger leaking oil pipes pressure pressure loss sealer under
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
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    advice - adding/modifying soil pipes in bungalow

    Hi - first post here. I came across the forum while looking for advice and it seems to useful - I hope you may be able to offer me some advice? I'm a pretty capable DIYer. I've installed 4 kitchens and 3 bathrooms in previous houses and upgraded our first house's central heating. All using...
  6. M

    Unusual heating system in possible bungalow purchase

    Hello, I went to view a Bungalow yesterday which we quite like, but it seems to have a weird heating system I haven't seen before. I presume it's all quite old, there was a floor standing Glow-worm gas boiler, and in each room along one wall, instead of radiators, there was just a low ( less...
    • Monty2468
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    • boiler bungalow central heating system copper heating system possible purchase skirting system unusual
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
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    Choice of boiler for a bungalow

    Hi all, My second question today... :) 1200 sq ft, "L" shaped, detached bungalow, 3 beds, 1 bathroom and a small study - is this boiler enough for it? "Worcester Greenstar 28CDi Compact Gas Combi Boiler" Thank you,
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    Broad estimate request!!!!!

    Hi all, Once our renovations are complete we have a 4 bed bungalow, with 2 en suite shower rooms and a family bathroom. We currently have a WB Greenstar 30CDi combi located in the middle of the bungalow. We plan to have the Combi removed and a 250lt/300lt UV Cylinder plus System boiler...
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    Approx. replacement cost for fitting a 15/60 pump and 3 port actuator in a bungalow

    Title says all, I live in a bungalow in East Sussex, old 15/50 pump, and Danfoss actuator on 3 port valve all shot. Any approximate price for carrying out replacement of same. Boiler is new ( Worcester/Bosch 15 Ri ), Any help appreciated, Kind Regards, boaz
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    can you get reverse circulation on a 2 2 port heating system in a bungalow?

    I was installing a heating system where I was running the hot water circuit as the last T. He asked me why I was doing it and then said that that was only applicable if it is thermo syhoning and on a 3 port valve. I told him it had nothing to do with thermo syphonng but the pump pushing it. Does...
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    Bungalow Heating

    Hello all, New to the forum so sorry if this is in the wrong section. Need a bit of advice please, i asked a local plumber this question and he just said "oooooo i wouldnt bother it will be too expensive" Basically i moved into a 20 year old Bungalow last year with oil fired central heating...
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    Leak sealant

    Hi all I know this isn't ideal but what is the best leak additive you can get I've got a job where the pressure is dropping I've checked the boiler and it must be a leak the problem is its a bungalow all lamenated floor and only about a foot underneath so I carnt get under so I need to try this...
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    Some rads cold in bungalow....

    Whilst servicing the boiler, I was asked to quote for replacing 2 rads in a bungalow. They are both in what appears to be a small extension. Rad nearest the kitchen works a little but the further one not atall. The pump isnt too old and its a 15/50 which should be more than adequate for the job...
    • Bunker
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    • bungalow cold cold radiator extension hot rads other problem these water
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
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    Best Combi boiler for small 2 bedroom bungalow for shower pressure and 1 bathroom.

    Hi all, firstly I know this has probably been covered several times elsewhere but I haven't seen it with the exact same requirements as ours so thought it would be best if I double check, so I apologies if you're rolling your eyes whilst reading this! We currently use a boiler which is 28 years...
    • Wisey
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    • bathroom bedroom boiler bungalow combi combi boiler oil pressure shower shower pressure water
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
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    No hit water in bungalow kitchen

    Freinds, Saw an old lady today Hers sons put a new shower in her bungalow. now there is no hot water to the kitchen. Both bathrooms have hot water. They did no cut or reroute pipes. Any ideas? Air lock? If so, what's the best way to help her? Thanks Rocket
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    Zoning a living room in bungalow with combi boiler

    Looking for practical advice please! I have just done a complete central heating install with a combi boiler in a bungalow and believed that as a single storey it would be classed as a single zone. Just had my Gas Inspection and have been told I still have to zone the living room. All rads are...
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    installing a back boiler oil link up in a bungalow, anyway around it?

    Hay guys i have never attempted a back boiler oil link up before, i have a customer who has purchased a back boiler wood burning stove and is looking to link it up 2 the oil heating to heat the water and rads! Only problems is that its a bungalow and the hwc is on the same floor as the stove so...
    • Mr Flux
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    • anyway around back boiler boiler bungalow cylinder gravity height installing oil solid
    • Replies: 141
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
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    Hot water cylinder, bungalow loft??

    Hi I have just purchased a bungalow in an area with no gas, it has electric storage heaters. I would like to put a hot water cylinder in the loft (currently in the hall) with header tank above but am being given conflicting advice. The hot water will serve bathroom with mixer shower and bath...
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    4 / 5 Bedroom Bungalow re-plumb

    Hi there. Am just after a bit of advice and a VERY rough estimate for budget / costing. Am just about to buy a 1930's bungalow which at the moment is 4 bed but I am going to go up into the loft to convert to 5 bed (loose one room downstairs for the stairs and put 2 new upstairs). At the...
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    bungalow new complete installation to extension

    Hi everyone, as the title says thats what I am doing. I have mains cold supply regulated to 3.1 bar, so thats no problem. The hot water cylinder is twin coil and heated by solar panel and wood burner fire. A 22mm copper pipe is being run from the cylinder for the hot water feeds to bath, three...

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