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A geyser (, UK: ) is a spring characterized by an intermittent discharge of water ejected turbulently and accompanied by steam. As a fairly rare phenomenon, the formation of geysers is due to particular hydrogeological conditions that exist only in a few places on Earth. Generally all geyser field sites are located near active volcanic areas, and the geyser effect is due to the proximity of magma. Generally, surface water works its way down to an average depth of around 2,000 metres (6,600 ft) where it contacts hot rocks. The resultant boiling of the pressurized water results in the geyser effect of hot water and steam spraying out of the geyser's surface vent (a hydrothermal explosion).
A geyser's eruptive activity may change or cease due to ongoing mineral deposition within the geyser plumbing, exchange of functions with nearby hot springs, earthquake influences, and human intervention. Like many other natural phenomena, geysers are not unique to planet Earth. Jet-like eruptions, often referred to as cryogeysers, have been observed on several of the moons of the outer solar system. Due to the low ambient pressures, these eruptions consist of vapor without liquid; they are made more easily visible by particles of dust and ice carried aloft by the gas. Water vapor jets have been observed near the south pole of Saturn's moon Enceladus, while nitrogen eruptions have been observed on Neptune's moon Triton. There are also signs of carbon dioxide eruptions from the southern polar ice cap of Mars. In the case of Enceladus, the plumes are believed to be driven by internal energy. In the cases of the venting on Mars and Triton, the activity may be a result of on solar heating via a solid-state greenhouse effect. In all three cases, there is no evidence of the subsurface hydrological system which differentiates terrestrial geysers from other sorts of venting, such as fumaroles.
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A geyser's eruptive activity may change or cease due to ongoing mineral deposition within the geyser plumbing, exchange of functions with nearby hot springs, earthquake influences, and human intervention. Like many other natural phenomena, geysers are not unique to planet Earth. Jet-like eruptions, often referred to as cryogeysers, have been observed on several of the moons of the outer solar system. Due to the low ambient pressures, these eruptions consist of vapor without liquid; they are made more easily visible by particles of dust and ice carried aloft by the gas. Water vapor jets have been observed near the south pole of Saturn's moon Enceladus, while nitrogen eruptions have been observed on Neptune's moon Triton. There are also signs of carbon dioxide eruptions from the southern polar ice cap of Mars. In the case of Enceladus, the plumes are believed to be driven by internal energy. In the cases of the venting on Mars and Triton, the activity may be a result of on solar heating via a solid-state greenhouse effect. In all three cases, there is no evidence of the subsurface hydrological system which differentiates terrestrial geysers from other sorts of venting, such as fumaroles.
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Old programmer,rads turn on when hotwater is
Iv recently moved into a house and the programmer doesnt seem to have a swicth for hotwater/ and central heating seperately, when i turn it on, the rads in the house heat up but i do get hot water. Also there is no cylinder thermostat and the immersion heater doesnt have a fuse in it. HOw easy...- wrecked_24_7
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Diverter valve bust. Maybe??
Hello guys, i am in need of some advice. I live in a one bed flat in which i have a combi boiler. I have noticed that the radiators in the bathroom and the one in the hall way adjacent to it get warm every now and then. The heating is definately not on, as i would be mad to have it on in this...- mutley racers
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Thermal stores and photovoltaic panels
Got asked to a property today to advice on an issue/idea the owner had. Currently he runs a coal fired boiler and doesnt like humping coal any more, hes 83, and he has had a photovoltaic panel installed. therefore he concludes he can bin the boiler and heat his domestic hot water and CH with an...- oldplumber
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advice on changing a thermostat please
Hi Do i have to drain the water from the cylinder when i replace the immersion heater thermostat? Water is flowing out now and again from my friends house top overflow pipe and he has asked for my help, i have only just passed my level 2 so i am still inexperienced to be honest, but i will...- dacker
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Hi Folks Newbie here with a PRV question
I have a combined underfloor heating and radiator system (rads upstairs and towel rails) It seams my towel rails that are downstairs have two pressure relief valves on them whilst the ones upstairs do not. The boiler is downstairs and teh hotwater tank upstairs. It is a 3 bar system but the...- coyote
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swithing from central heating to hot water and vice versa
I know that combis have a divertor valve for diverting water to either the central heating or the hotwater but what other components are there for doing the same job.- michael11
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Valiant Turbomax 242 Diaphragm problem
Hello, I need some help :) We have have what seems to be a common issue with our Valiant Turbomax. We have heating but no hot water on demand. If we want hot water we need to turn the heating on and then it works fine. I've done quite a bit of reading around this subject and feel confident that...- moggers
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Back boiler problem
The boiler in queston is a potterton housewarmer legend. The problem is when the hotwater is selected on the programmer all the upstairs radiators come on as well. My 1st thought was it is a faulty motorised valve,however after searching everywhere i cant locate a motorised valve. The pump is...- rudeboytee
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no hot water
i have a worcester 35CDi, had it for 10 years Its a combi i have a 3 bed house, no water tank. right from the start i have intermitent hotwater in the kitchen sink, the boiler does not fire up sometimes when the hotwater tap is on and also when having a shower (i have a THERMOSTATIC control) the...- saliha98
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Why is the UK & Ireland so different when it comes to plumbing and electrical regulat
Its has the heading says, why is the UK and Ireland so different in plumbing and electrical regulations, they are supposed to be part of Europe now It would make life so much easier if there was just one set of regulations for the whole of Europe I am thinking about electrical ring mains...- Plouasne
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Just a question
Why is it in the UK combi boilers are just that, without hot water storage built into the boiler frame work Most of the combi type and normal boilers in France have an integral cylinder built into the boiler frame work, the cylinders are from 80 litres to 140 litres, and the boilers are...- Plouasne
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Glow Worm Ultrapower SXI
Hi, We have a reasonable large house with a number of ensuites and are looking to replace our old glow worm with seperate hot water storage tank I did some searches on the web and here on the forum, but cannot find much on the ultrapower SXI what is the general perception on the unit are...- mcluma
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26/32 Worcester Oil Heatslave no hotwater
Hi Can anyone shed light on why I cannot get any hot water automatically .If I set the timer to hot water it heats the radiators ,I can get hot water if I hold in the diverter valve but only in the middle position ? I have replaced the diverter valve but to no avail ? Please help Matt- ablehunter
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boilers ,=head work
had a interesting today 3 ariston microgenus 2 all with intermittent hotwater knackered plate heats may be a trend?my last call of the day was the worst boiler any one should have to work on a baxi bahama knackered flow switches i wont work on these for private customers but as this was the...- Billy Bob Bob
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Plumber needed in Barking Essex
I have an electric Ariston unvented cylinder. Water has started to leak from the escape pipe into the Garden and there is no hotwater coming out from the tap. I need a qulaified plumber to help. please leave number and I,ll call you ASAP.- pappilo
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guys...how much you chargin to fit new combi system with 9 rads
just pricing up a job fellas and was wondering how much you guys would be chargin to fit a combi system with 9 rads on?? gotta strip the old system with a ideal etype boiler on (it has 28mm circs...yum yum!!!but reduces down to micro bore to feed rads.) and the system just dont work!!! pipes all...- moogwai
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which boiler
hi, im in need of advice on which boiler to buy, my old one is a floor mounted potterton gravity fed system with two pumps. it services 11 rads of all sizes from 4th floor down to bathroom, can someone inform me of a boiler that can handle both rads and hotwater, thanks,- stecod7
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no pressure on boiler pls help
just fitted a new boiler ,a glow worm 24ci.the problem being when its turned on it trys to fire for about 4 seconds then flashes o.o bar and the red light flashes.thers no hot water feed on it yet ,but its supposed to be running 2 rads.can someone pls help,thanks- ljgarrett
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Central Heating Fault
can anyone help with the following please, i have a problem with my hotwater. The boiler comes on okay when central heating is called for but when you demand hot water the boiler shuts down. Both work fine independently of each other. :)- Leoki
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Bubbling in cold water tank.
Hi, my cold water tank in loft flooded last week (in cold weather) sending water into the airing cupboard and spare room :mad:. I called a plumber who looked at the tank and said nothing was wrong and to keep an eye on it!:rolleyes: Now at night I can hear a bubbling noise (like air bubbles)...- kels
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