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Hello
I am having a problem with my heating system

My radiator are getting hot at the top but are cold at the bottom.

Was told by a powerflusher who came around and checked the radiators with a thermal imaging camera and was advised they are not blocked and does not need a power flush.

Decided because the system is 5 years old we have had a new boiler fitted and are still having the same problem.

Can any one please offer any advise on what to try next
 
The boiler, pipework and radiators are 5 years old?
Combi boiler or boiler and hot water cylinder?
Are the radiators pipes in 15mm pipe?

Post some pictures to give us some more info
 
scott_d said:
The boiler, pipework and radiators are 5 years old?
Combi boiler or boiler and hot water cylinder?
Are the radiators pipes in 15mm pipe?

Post some pictures to give us some more info
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It is a combi boiler, big system 22m bead with outlets to the rad at 15mm for 5 years every thing was fine that is why we fitted a new boiler today
 
If it’s a big system the boiler or pipework could be undersized.
What did the installer say?
Did they flush and balance the system?
 
Jord199412 said:
Can any one please offer any advise on what to try next
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There's not enough hot water is being pumped through the radiators. Could be several reasons for this so I'll just ask a couple of questions to get the ball rolling.

There should be an inline filter somewhere have you checked it doesn't need cleaning? Is the system controlled by a zone valve? If so does it seem to be opening fully? What setting is the pump on? How much gas is being used per hour by the boiler?
 

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