automatic air valve leak

[mcecasf]

Hello all

Discovered the auto air valve on my combi boiler was leaking today, I've been googling all over the place as don't really want a Sunday callout fee. Have tightened the wee valve and it no longer leaks however I find conflicting advice on various websites about whether I can just "leave it at that" safely or not.

I understand the valve has a purpose and should normally be 1 or 2 turns open however is it the end of the world to leave it closed and run the system? If so I would probably do that and leave it till next service / plumbing problem.

Ta!

 

[twgas]

It will be ok in the short term. Why not call a RGI to do a service and replace the air vent in the near future rather than wait for months.