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I own a flat that is rented out to a chap. The boiler (Ocean) pressure is always going down and there is a constant drip every 20 seconds or so. Any idea what this could be? it was given seal of approval by a plumber when the chap moved in.

Thanks

Paul
 
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It could be leaking from anywhere on the boiler.....I suspect though with it being a regular drip its on the mains side. This is a poorly designed boiler which over-uses 'o rijng seals', could be just an o ring to change but from experiience if you change 1 the others start to leak and to re o ring the whole boiler takes 2-3 hours.

They are quite antiqated now and Id recomend thinking about replacing it.
 
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The chap you think gave it a "seal of approval" probably did a Gas Safety Check which is exactly that!

The boiler is probably leaking on the right hand side where the diverter valve is located. If the pressure is going down then its likely to be the primary circuit. As you have been told its an old boiler and its unlikely that you will find anyone honest to fix it.

Landlords become landlords to make money and unfortunately that usually means avoiding any expenditure on updating properties.

Its ripe for a replacement and that will probably cost a months rent!!!

Tony
 
Is ten years old for a boiler? I guess it must be. It actually looks like a quite a new one in comparrison with the one at my place!

Ok, thanks for you rhelp guys. I will saw off a limb to sell.

paul.
 
If it does need to be replaced, what would be a realistic figure?

Its a one bedroom flat, about 10 years old.

Thanks again,

Paul.
 
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