Recent content by richard001

To all, once again many thanks for your comments. I will: leave the expansion tank alone. change the radiator and the valve set the pump back to speed 3 add cleaner when I change the radiator What/where is the by pass? and how do you turn it on/off? I am still concerned about the...

To all, current update on the information obtained so far. The drain cock when opened flows freely, with no apparent spluttering. Took about 3 seconds for the water to start to flow. The water is not clear, slightly cloudy with bubbles and there is a small quantity of black deposits in the...

To all, thanks for your comments so far. The system has an expansion tank in the loft. Does this mean it is vented? If not, how do i tell if it is vented or unvented? The rad with the dodgy valve makes a lot of noise, but as the bleed nipple is broken I cannot bleed hence the plan to...

Good afternoon all, I have a few problems with my central heating / hot water system and require a lot of help to find a solution. We have an old Apollo Fanfare 30/50 wall mounted boiler. Last year 29/6/04 we had a new Grundfos Selectric 15/50 pump fitted as it was leaking and the system was...