A thermostatic expansion valve (TXV) is designed to maintain a specific amount of superheat at the outlet of the evaporator. If the superheat value is too high or too low, the TXV may be the cause.

There has been much written and many jokes made about the misdiagnosis of TXV (Thermostatic expansion valves) and rightly so. This article will cut straight to the point to help those of you who may ...

Q I am thinking of putting a multi-fuel stove into the existing fireplace of a Victorian cottage. While it is preferable to put in a flue liner, do Building Regs require the flue to be lined in these ...