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Dan
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Name a bunch of boiler makes for me and I'll make a poll so we can see which ones get installed the most.
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How To Balance Radiators Tool List: Radiator-bleeding key Lockshield valve adjuster or adjustable spanner Screwdriver Digital...
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Hi, I'm after some help regarding my Father in laws heating system. He has had a local engineer around but hasn't had a fix and is very remote so...
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Hello, I am looking at Zanussi Ultra System 18kw. Does anybody has any experience with this brand. I have heard about thier other appliances like...
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Hi, had a new boiler fitted, didn’t notice at the time of fitting. you can see daylight around the overflow and condensate pipe, not an issue at...
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Hi, We had a Valiant ecoTECplus 938 installed a couple of years ago. The past few months we've noticed it come on with the cold taps rather than...
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A plumber recently told me my bypass pipework is poorly designed as it’s offering a low path of resistance v the motorised valve T junctions, and...
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I am sizing the central heating pipes for a complete replacement. The property has an elongated floor plan so I have used a piping layout...
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ShaunCorbs
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I’ve noticed on my old Bosch boiler the DCV on the filling loop is fitted to the boiler side of the water supply. And there is no isolator valve...
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cotswoldmark
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Hi - I have a plumber booked in to look at this, but I would also like to understand myself what is causing the issue we have. We have a slow...
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ShaunCorbs
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Started getting a random F7 fault on our gas boiler, called out a gas engineer to have a look at it. He gave it a good look over and checked and...
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Gasmk1
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Hi guys just wondering how to top up pressure on this Worcester boiler after draining system down Also an unvented cylinder upstairs and solar...
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PeteJones89
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Previously had a WB Greenstar R28 HE System boiler with 4 pipes and vented (gravity fed) cylinder. No valves or pumps outside of the boiler...
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ChrisB1982
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Hi, just a quick question. Do I need to fill my combi boiler to run it for hot tap water only? I'm planning to drain the system and leave it...
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ChrisB1982
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Boiler was serviced 2 months ago by Vaillant . Timer /control seems fine. Thermostat looks less than 3 years old .Timer turns off heating /water...
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LJD1010
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hi ned to service a morco gb24 diverter valve in my sons static the valve is passing so when you use the water it creaps down the flow and return...
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ChrisB1982
ChrisB1982
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Hi, just about to bite the bulklet on a new boiler and radiators, Vaillant EcoTec Plus 32kW. Is 10mm pipework to the radiators sufficient? Thanks
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John.g
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Hi i have a grundfos pump 25-50 130 p/n 59525418 radiators downstairs are cold and upstairs hot after an 1-hr 2 hrs then the downstairs gets hot...
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fowlerboi
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Hi everyone, I have been searching the Web for a spare part for a Worcester 35 cdi ng boiler that is obsolete. I can't find one anywhere and its...
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Gasmk1
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Hi everyone, I have been searching the Web for a spare part for a Worcester 35 cdi ng boiler that is obsolete. I can't find one anywhere and its...
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ChrisB1982
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asked to specify for very small studio flat, architect has drawn a combi boiler, 2 radiators, heated towel rail and shower, basin, kitchen sink...
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Hi, I've got a ferroli 901 boiler, I initially thought the pcb was at fault so bought a new one and I'm having the same problem ( has been...
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Hi looking for some advice here if anyone would be so kind. Our existing system consists of an Ideal Logic Heat H15 heat only boiler paired to a...
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ShaunCorbs
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Does anyone have experience of using a VR33 (for Heating OpenTherm control with Nest) and a VR66 for Hot Water Priority with Vaillant system...
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At Adey, we are always looking for feedback for our products. What are your thoughts of our MagnaClean Atom filter? With its ultra low profile...
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pinkman
Hi there good people. I have a small issue, I've incorrectly connected a connecter on the PCB of my old boiler back to front, and seem to have...
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ShaunCorbs
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Hi All, Fitted a willow Yonos Pico pump 25-1-6-130 after the advice on here. What I'm confused about is the pump needs to be set for head at...
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ShaunCorbs
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Hi gents and ladies, Making the probable mistake of buying a house at present : bit of a fixer with a shoddy but recent boiler installation...
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Thermostat and Programmer not communicating with Boiler. Both have been replaced. Any ideas? On the Glowworm boiler 18sxi I can use the CH...
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ChrisB1982
ChrisB1982
Geraint Thomas
Hi all, We've bought a property that has a Worcester Greenstar 37CDi boiler installed, with an old British Gas RS2 Thermostat linked to it. I'm...
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ShaunCorbs
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I had a combi boiler put in my rental property about 10 years ago by a contractor arranged by the letting agency and I assume qualified. Gas...
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ShaunCorbs
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Hi All, Pump gone on my parents heating system it's a Grundfos 15 60 130. New one best part of £300 is there any other makes you guys would...
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John.g
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Hello all, Just moved into a house with a Vaillant EcoFit Pure 835 boiler that is 3-4 years old but the previous owner did not bother to register...
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Anyone recognise this boiler How old could it be? Is it condensing? Ta muchpppl
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Basher
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Hi there, thanks for taking the time to read this. I've been trying to diagnose why my gas consumption is so high and been doing various...
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Just some questions re Expansion Vessels: Q1 when system boiler water is cold, how full should the Expansion vessel be Q2 18L Expansion vessel -...
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I am replacing the radiator and need to solder a fitting new the existing elbow. I am concerned the heat will damage the elbow but have not seen...
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ShaunCorbs
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Hello. Today I have installed a new radiator upstairs. A little bit bigger so I had to make new pipe work. Before that I flushed as much water...
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John.g
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I've just moved into a house with an old Potterton Profile P60e (75% efficient). The hot water tank is currently taking up the space in the...
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I'm looking to upgrade my central heating system with Tado, however my system has two controllers which can fire up the boiler independently and I...
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luckyvictor
The problem is, my ideal boiler logic heat h15 keeps on burning (igniting flame icon on) all the time, all day long, regardless of the programmed...
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ChrisB1982
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I have recently moved into a new house. We have a problem with the heating in a bedroom that sits above a garage. The garage is an integral part...
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