Glow-worm Fuelsaver 30-40 radiator problem - system 20+ yrs

[KimH]

Hi all,

Our house has the Glow-worm system, when we moved in 1 of the radiatotrs was permanently cold (in the office) although it had a water supply, we weren't too worried so ignored it. This year, we were getting gurgling from upstairs heaters, so on investigation found a dry water tank in the loft. Put about 10 litres of water into it (1/4 full) and bled the upstairs heaters which solved the problem. But the passage heater downstairs now won't heat up.

Tried bleeding it, but just got about a litre of water, and heater even worse!

Anybody in Devon with experience of this weird system (Main system on kitchen wall - Bagpipe type thing in office cupboard - electric stuff in bedroom wall). Or any ideas?

Can't currently afford to replace it.

 

[slapper]

Hi all,

Our house has the Glow-worm system, when we moved in 1 of the radiatotrs was permanently cold (in the office) although it had a water supply, we weren't too worried so ignored it. This year, we were getting gurgling from upstairs heaters, so on investigation found a dry water tank in the loft. Put about 10 litres of water into it (1/4 full) and bled the upstairs heaters which solved the problem. But the passage heater downstairs now won't heat up.

Tried bleeding it, but just got about a litre of water, and heater even worse!

Anybody in Devon with experience of this weird system (Main system on kitchen wall - Bagpipe type thing in office cupboard - electric stuff in bedroom wall). Or any ideas?

Can't currently afford to replace it.

Any ideas?, yeah get a Plumber in.

 

[45yearsagasman]

Whatever is a bagpipe thing? If you want some serious advice/help be a bit more descriptive of your system controls and post pics of the airing cupboard and any components to do with the system.