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    Another year, another problem.....

    Morning all, I was here this time last year with central heating problems, which you guys did a great job helping me out. Unfortunately, I have similar problems again after a pump change and wanted to see if this is something simple I can tackle myself again. This is what I know about my...
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    Central Heating Cold All Round

    Hi all, I've come back here for some advice after you guys helped me out no end last time. We have an open vented system with an old Potterton Flamingo boiler and a Wilo Gold RS50 pump. Had terrible issues after draining the system down previously but everything has been working great...
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    Upstairs radiators won't fill up after draining

    I know it's Sunday but I'm hoping there is someone around to stop me from having a nervous breakdown!! I have drained my system to carry out some work. When I drained the system I did so from the bathroom radiator as I didn't have a drain cock anywhere. This drained the bathroom radiator and...
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    Help with central heating project

    Hi all, I've posted a couple of previous questions which have helped me this far but I want to be sure I'm doing a decent job as I'm making the effort so just after a bit more guidance. I managed to get the central heating drained down using a 3/4" hozelock connector to the bathroom...
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    Drain Point on System

    Morning all, Sure this will be a quick one for someone to answer........ I've searched high and low on the pipe work for a drain point and there is definitely not one on any of the downstairs radiators. The only one I have found is this one which is located on the pipework at the side...
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    Cold Downstairs Radiators

    Hello all, I've done a search in the forum and I know this is a recurring issue but wasn't sure if it was boiler specific so thought I would start a new thread. I have a Potterton Flamingo RS13 boiler (which I believe is circa 70's) so it's not exactly a new system. I also have an...
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    Damp - Upstairs Window

    Hello, Sorry if this is posted in the wrong section, but it seemed a good place to start. This is something I have been meaning to sort out for a couple of years now, but need some help in dealing with a mould issue. It is isolated to under the window sill in one of the upstairs...
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    Potterton Flamingo Boiler Question

    Good morning, I have what seems to be an incredibly old boiler in my house, and I’ve been tearing my hair out trying to figure out the best way to regulate my central heating. The boiler is a Potterton Flamingo RS 20; I have TRV’s fitted to all the rads, but no other temperature control...
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    What is regulating my central heating temperature?

    Hello, I'm not too sure I am posting on the right forum but hopefully someone might be able to point me in the right direction. I have gas central heating in my house and all the radiators are fitted with TRV's. However, there is no actual temperature control that shows what temperature I...
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