Table of contentsThe Boiler PressureThen I am called in to try and resolve the issue. So what causes this to happen?So why does the vessel lose pressureMy boiler has just been serviced why was this not checked is the next questionThe right size vessel for the heating systemIf you are having problems with your boiler pressure and would like us to contact you,then enter your details below and we [...]
Table of contentsAnnual Boiler Service is a MustOne of the reasons why people tend not to have their boiler serviced I find is that they seem to think that because the boiler has a warranty, then they don’t need an annual boiler service. With today's modern boilers they need to be serviced more now than ever.So long as the flue ways were clear they worked forever.Over a period of time the [...]
Table of contentsThe Potterton Suprima StoryThey came in many heat output sizes from 30,000 BTUs right up to 120000 BTUs and all in the same size case. Depending on how often the boiler was used the PCB problem would eventually show itselfThis used to make the boiler go into lockout. What Potterton eventually did was encase the PCB in a plastic box to try and stop the overheating, The new [...]
Table of contentsWhat type of boiler should you install?It all depends on your budget, but with a boiler, you only get what you pay for.With the higher end of the market, the build quality is so much better and the lifespan is much longer,All gas appliances should be serviced at least once a year.We have been to many boiler breakdowns over the yearsNext, the gas supply has to be checked to make [...]
Table of contentsLeaking RadiatorThey can sometimes be repaired but it's really quicker just to replace than trying to find someone who can weld it up, and will be cheaper to replace.Once the water has stopped you can now decide if you are going to replace it yourself or call in a professional.Now you have the new radiator you are now ready to replace the leaking radiator.Make sure you have [...]
Table of contentsYour Boiler Not WorkingSo let check a few things to see why your boiler not working.On most combination boilers there is a pressure gauge.The pressure will need to be reset to 1.2 Bar and then press the reset button.These are just a few simple checks to find out why your boiler not working.These days the boilers don’t seem to last as long as the old style ones did.The most [...]
Table of contentsTips On Fitting a MagnerCleanSo what is a Magnerclean?If your central heating system water is not treated with an inhibitor then after sometime you will start to get a build up of sludge.If you decide you are going to fit a Magnerclean to you're a heating system there are a few things you need to do first.When you have flushed the system out you are ready to fit the Magner [...]
Table of contentsBroken boilerBefore you call in the local gas safe engineer a few simple checks.If so you should have a reset button on the panel, push the button and Wait for the boiler to reset.The pressure gauge needs to be reading at least 0.5 bar. If the pressure is low then increase the pressure to 1 bar.These are a few simple checks to do before calling in the boiler engineer.Preventive [...]
Table of contentsShould the boiler be relocated to a new position, All new gas and oil boilers today here in the United Kingdom are condensing type. A new boiler today is now around 90% efficient saving on fuel bills of around 30%One of the recommendations is fitting thermostatic control valves to the radiators, this is called best practice.Once the new boiler has been fitted, the whole heating [...]
Table of contentsHeatline Boilers Capriz PlusUser-friendly for the customer to use.The heat exchanger is the same as the Vaillant Eco-Tec.Installation is very easy for the gas safe installer, they have a turret flue on top,The only thing you need to buy is a filling loop.The pressure relief valve is the standard 15 m, and condense is 22m plastic.These boilers come with a built-in link for the [...]
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