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    ecotec drainoff

    hello. ecotec boilers. have they got a drain off point on the boiler manifold it self?m.i. doesnt give any indication of it. got a job in few days and i dont want to drain the entire system. many thanks
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    air entering

    can anyone explain how air can get into combi sealed system? i assume its microholes and the fact that a water when heated will release oxygen?
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    flow return temps

    hi. flow temp should be max temp of 85oC return 75oC, 10 oC differential? lower return temp would mean blocked/sludged exchanger most of the time ?is this correct?
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    breakdown invoice

    hi guys. im just starting doing some private brakdowns. however it occoured to me that i may get stiffed. ie i go to breakdown say its the pump then the customer goes out and fits the pump himself !! just wondering is it possible to get some ready made stationary invoice that states that i...
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    cylinder drain down

    could any tell me what is the most simplest way of draining down a hot water cylinder that doesnt have a drain cock attached to it? also what would be the best way to remove air lock from cylinder feed? i dont have washing machine so cant use those connectors and i have i have modern taps so...
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    pump continually runnning

    yes. has been installed for 6 years and fine until few weeks ago
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    pump continually runnning

    hello. i have a surprima boiler. when i turn of heating or water the pump continues to run for hours. is there a timing chip inside the boiler that dictates then time the pump should continue to run after heating off and if so does the pcb needs replacing in this situation? just want some info...
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    condensate leak

    my condensate is leaking from where the pipe connects to the trap. is it possible to put some sealant arount it as temp measure until i get plumber in? if so what can i use? many thanks
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    leak sealer

    hi. ive heard that its possible to put a leak sealer into the central heating system to stop micro leaks but that its not best to put the sealer into a combi boiler system? if so what are the consequences? many thanks
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    pipe freezing

    want to take out pipes from my central heating system. cant be bothered draining down , refilling then airlocks etc etc.pipe freezing seems the far easier solution. just afraid it may burst pipe or something
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    pipe freezing

    hi was wondering about views on pipe freezing. recommend?? any do's and dont's. thanks
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    reducing gas bill

    hi i have a 14 kw boiler 3 bed house ideal classic ff250 a) am i spending more cash on gas because its such a small boiler to warm up 9 rads? b)my plumber said that shutting off rad's on my system wont cut the gas bill as i i dont have any trv rad valves nor do i have a boiler which...
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    landlords certificate

    thanks alot chris r. bit technical for me but it looks like he did the minimum required to meet all the safety criteria on the certirficate. i guess its all about people covering themselves. ie if its not on the form to test this or do that then if a problem arose due to that part which wasnt...
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    landlords certificate

    thats work reply. yes he said he did working pressure at meter and it fine. take his word!!! he also said no bonding at meter which i wuill sort out. he also called transo to fit handle on meter which i forgot to mentiion. checked the flue inside outside, said nice blue flame and boiler burning...
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    landlords certificate

    thaNKS. WHEN I GET IT SERVICED WHAT EXACTLY SHOULD THE GUY DO WHEN SERVICING IT??
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    landlords certificate

    hi. im a landlord and just had my worcester 25 rsf i checked for landlords. certifcate the chap who came checked my meter said it was ok, turned on boiler and said blue flames was ok then went back to the meter and said the boiler was operating fine at 26 kw, checked the flue outside wasnt...
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